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.
How A Friendly Lion Equipped A Teacher To Share God’s Love
Mina clapped his hands, belted the lyrics of a children’s song and watched as Kingo, a costumed lion, flew past him on a scooter. His Sunday school students jumped into the action, mimicking the lion as he leapt off the scooter and began to sing.On this particular day, Mina and his students sang, danced and listened to a Bible story…
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Hope and Healing for God’s Children
Maria had nothing to live for. The 16-year-old from Bolivia was tired of the abuse from her uncle and cousin. She was tired of the pain, the fear, and the emptiness inside. But Maria had a plan. “I decided to commit suicide by jumping off the bridge,” she remembers. “I felt dirty on the inside. I felt like my life…
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International Update Fall/Winter 2013
Participate in World Youth Day American Bible Society distributed 250,000 Scripture Portions at World Youth Day in partnership with the Bible Society of Brazil, the Colombian Bible Society and CELAM, a council of Roman Catholic bishops in Latin America. The event, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drew millions of youth who came to rededicate themselves to the work of…
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National Update Fall/Winter 2013
New App Reaches Kids with the Bible This fall, American Bible Society launched Bible Adventures for Kids, a new Bible app designed for preschoolers. The app features 10 Bible heroes—from the prophet Jonah to the apostle Paul. Each story includes two games and interactive features on each page. “This app is an excellent resource for children to engage with God’s…
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Children for Children
Egyptian children proudly display their new Bibles; photo credit: Courtesy of the Bible Society of Egypt.In the Summer issue, you read the story of Abby Jenkins, a Tualatin, Ore., first-grader who felt led to give Bibles to Egyptian street children. To purchase them, Abby sold bracelets and raised $630 — enough to buy 126 Bibles. Now her dream has come…
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The Little Girl That Could
Abby Jenkins; photo courtesy of Julie Jenkins. Principal Judi B. Smith of Horizon Christian Elementary & Middle School in Tualatin, Ore., sent us this heart-warming letter:The story of Abby Jenkins is precious and makes me smile every time I retell it. On Jan. 25 in our weekly chapel, each kindergarten through fifth-grade student was given a pad of paper and…
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