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.
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Celebrating World Youth Day
The sun scorched the sidewalks, heating temperatures well up to 100°F. Locals know that mid-August in Madrid is brutally hot, so most flee to the mountains and the beaches for cooler climes. The city seemed shut down and sleepy, on siesta from morning until night.But all that changed when 1.5 million Catholic youth, ministry leaders and those in religious orders…
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Youth Give Ancient Practice New Life
Last week, in Madrid, millions of Catholic youth gathered for World Youth Day. This weeklong celebration of the Catholic faith gathered teens from across the world who were hungry to learn more about their God. Tens of thousands from the U.S. attended different events located throughout the city.American Bible Society was instrumental in a key event highlighting the ancient practice…
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The Cure for Teenage Trauma
Ariel Miller, once a desperate caller, now volunteers at Remedy.fm to minister on-air to teens in need.Ariel is 19. A self-described perfectionist, she says she felt the need to “punish herself” from an early age. By her first year of high school, Ariel had resorted to cutting herself daily. Lying on her bed one night, she remembers experiencing so much…
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Pedaling 2,000 Miles for Help
From left to right: (top) Mark Jacobs, Gordon Brown, Bryan Dougan, Jon Felker, Emily Werkheiser; (middle) Andy Clack, Lewie Briggs, Jenna Liew; (bottom) Shannon Cutlip, Marianne Millen.Little more than a month ago, eight cyclists began a 2,000-mile journey up the East Coast on the She's My Sister™ Bike Tour, sponsored by American Bible Society. This tour is designed to bring…
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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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Today’s Generation Uncovers the Book of Books
Sidewalk Prophets lead singer Dave Frey (Photo by Andrew Hood.)Picture 10,000 young people with hands raised in complete surrender; eyes closed in total reverence; mouths wide, voices loud, worshipping with absolute abandon. Welcome to Winter Jam and Winter Fest 2011. At each concert, audiences experienced powerful worship and applicable biblical instruction from the chart toppers of today's Christian music. Again…
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