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.
Fiji: Partners facilitate spiritual healing after Cyclone Winston
Ministry partners in Fiji used American Bible Society’s Scripture-based trauma healing curriculum to care for thousands of suffering people after Cyclone Winston struck the islands in February. Thanks to prior training in the principles of Biblebased trauma healing, partners Wes and Jerusha Neal quickly responded to needs on the ground.“Thousands of people were part of teaching sessions, received home (or…
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Pray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are helping to share God’s message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift them up in prayer.NigeriaBible Society of Nigeria asks you to pray for peace in their country, which has been ravaged by terrorist groups,…
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A Rural Farmer Celebrates God’s Word
Wang TianLan’s life has never been easy. A poor, rural dirt farmer in China, TianLan has worked from sun up to dusk as far back as he can remember. He was diagnosed with cancer several years ago. Then his wife was diagnosed with cancer.But despite poverty and illness, TianLan has a reason to celebrate this upcoming Christmas.“Jesus, all you had…
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“Faith Is Alive” in Cuba, But Bibles Are Scarce
The government in Cuba has lifted a 1969 ban on Bible distribution. For the first time in a generation, people are free to seek God openly through his Word.Joel Ortega Dopico, president of the Cuban Council of Churches, said Cuba is experiencing revival. “It is a special moment, a moment of awakening, a time when the church is growing in…
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Healing the Broken-Hearted in Rwanda
Ten-year-old Angelique was so excited to receive a Bible that she jumped to her feet and finds it helpful to engage with God’s Word in her own language. The young girl says her Bible “will help me to live a life doing the will of God. This book will help me in my calling, and I will serve God as…
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How an Orphan in Bangladesh Found the Hope She Needed
Johanna, an orphan who lives in a children’s home in Bangladesh, has endured emotional pain her entire life. Mary, who teaches at Johanna’s children’s home, says: “The orphan children have many problems. They cannot grow well” physically or spiritually.Because of the generosity of our financial partners, American Bible Society was able to help nourish these orphans spiritually by bringing Bibles…
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