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.
100 Million Seeds of Peace and Hope
Rudi Zimmer, general secretary of the SBB, holds up the 100 millionth Bible. (Photo courtesy of the Bible Society of Brazil.)The Bible Society of Brazil's (SSB) printing press is the largest manufacturer of Bibles in the world. Since its opening in 1995, it has produced 100 million Bibles for 100 countries, sowing 100 million seeds of peace and hope. The…
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Back from the Edge
(Photo by Jock Foo.)For much of his life, Ting was gripped in the jaws of addiction and would do anything to get his next fix: steal, rob, even murder. On the run from authorities in his hometown of Pu-er City, Yunnan Province, he moved from city to city, disengaged from his family, himself and God. But God was not disengaged…
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A 50-Year Legacy of Changing Lives
Thanks to our Bible-A-Month partners, these children and many others have been filled with the joy of knowing that Jesus loves them. (Photo courtesy of Bible Socity of Ghana.) They didn't know they were making history, but God was calling them to act. It was 1961. Denying God's very existence was the latest philosophical fad. There was a battle being…
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Reaching Far and Wide
(Photo by Benjamin Leamen.)Mission: Literacy lessons are currently being taught in 138 tutoring groups in 100 sites in 97 cities across the United States, including 16 newly opened sites in Hawaii. Stretching overseas, new Mission: Literacy sites have opened in Ghana, Kenya, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia (including Guam) and more recently in Australia. In many sites,…
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Standing Strong in Uganda
Simon Peter Mukhama is a charismatic, serious leader. His black eyes blaze with intensity. His voice sounds with confidence, and his face registers a keen, sharp intelligence.He is on a fearless mission to deliver God's Word to his people and fight against violence and destruction across his country.It's fitting that Mukhama is General Secretary of the Bible Society of Uganda;…
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