Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
Returning Soldiers: A Long-Term Treatment Challenge
Many of the two million American troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001 will suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI), depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — and these diagnoses often overlap. A think tank at Rand Corporation estimates that more than 26 percent of troops will return with mental health issues. That is why your support of Scripture…
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Branching Out to America's Military
“Before I went to basic training I didn't read the Bible or believe in God,” writes PVT Michael McIntyre. But it didn't take long for the typical trials of military service to strike home. After his first three weeks at boot camp, Michael's girlfriend phoned him to end their relationship. Heartbroken, Michael instinctively sought out a Bible. He read Psalm…
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America’s Resilient Youth
Communicating through the web helps keep military family relationships afloat during deployment.Jason's father is stationed in Afghanistan. A new football, a gift for his 14th birthday, sits untouched in his room until he and his father can break it in. One morning, in the midst of the morning rush, his mother stops as the TV broadcasts an assault on U.S.…
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U.S. Troops Overseas Received Three Times More Christmas Cards in 2010
Christmas saw a tripling of Christmas cards to U.S. troops over Christmas 2009. In 2010, American Bible Society donors personalized some 63,050 cards with Christmas greetings, Scripture verses, drawings and signatures that were sent around the globe to our troops along with orders for military Bibles.
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Hope on the Front Lines
From left to right are Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino and Denise Jones of Point of Grace.“A man's relationship with God tends to grow a lot closer during an experience like war. It is impossible to truly understand the incredible comfort and courage that a Bible brings during these trying times.”—First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Infantry Platoon LeaderOn their travels to and…
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Cookies for Bibles
Joanna Lothers, 8½, sold cookies at her father's office to raise money for Scripture distribution to the troops. Her mother, Laura Lothers, said, “Yes, she made a lot of cookies and sold them for $.25 each.” Dad, Michael Lothers, creates software for Wycliffe Bible Translators, so the folks at the office were supportive. Laura sent in the check for $64.19…
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