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.
Healing Wounds of Domestic Violence Through Bible Literacy
A wife and mother, Aracely admits she has had a hard life with her husband. Fueled by anger and alcohol, he frequently would physically and verbally abuse her. Concerned for her children’s safety and her future, she decided to look into a Scripture-based domestic violence program that she heard about on the radio in Panama.“[W]ith this program I have learned…
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Going Social with Scripture
As a member of the millennial generation, Pablo Langlois knows social media has a powerful impact on how he and his peers think. So the El Salvador native took advantage of social networks to spread the Good News. In conjunction with the Bible Society of El Salvador with support from American Bible Society, he created 3CadaDia. This daily threeminute video…
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Spotlight: Peru
Maruja Gutierrez, who has been a widow for 9 years, speaks to women and children in Peru about the importance of ending domestic abuse. Photo credit: Pablo GutierrezMaruja Gutierrez married her husband in 1959 at the age of 19. Her husband, who was 31 years-old when they married, had started drinking heavily when he was only 17. Soon after their…
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International Update
Pastor An, who is helping revise the Old Khmer Bible, at the opening of the country's first Bible House in August 2012. Photo credit: Grace SmithBolivia - Bibles for OrphansThe Bolivian Bible Society is working with social service organizations to help the country's street children and at-risk children. While the social services supply shelter, food, healthcare and an education, the…
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International Update
Bishop Aloysius Jim Luxian has a deep devotion to God's Word, which is his source and strength. Photo by UBSCP/Yeo Tan Tan. China - A Lifelong Commitment to God's WordBishop Aloysius Jin Luxian, 95, of China's Catholic Patriotic Association granted a rare interview with the United Bible Societies' China Partnership.During the interview, Bishop Jin shared his profound love of the…
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A Flyer Friar
Fray Richard raps to a group of Catholic teens at a youth rally. Fray Richard can testify that he serves a God of surprises. When he took his vows, he just wanted to be a disciple of Christ serving the Catholic Church in Latin America. Little did he know he’d become the “rapping priest” who travels the world, proclaiming God’s…
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