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.
“It was his first Bible.”
Heroes come in all sizes . . . even small ones. Over 2 million children in the United States have had a parent deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. At least 19,000 of their parents have been wounded in action. More than 2,000 have lost a parent to war. Like their parents, these boys and girls are heroes too. That’s why…
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Their greatest request was for a Bible
In all of the United States, the Navajo Nation Reservation is the number-one hotspot for COVID-19 per capita. There, the residents desperately needed things like food and medical supplies. Strict quarantine guidelines on some reservations forced some families to drive 200-300 miles for food or help. However, in spite of all their needs, their most frequent requests were for Bibles.…
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Remembering My First Independence Day
Freedom Rings in War-Torn Germany The year is 1945. The place is Germany. A little girl named Ello trembles as a fleet of camouflaged tanks rumble down her street, repeatedly passing by her house—not for hours but for days. “It was Armageddon,” Ello remembers. “We all huddled in the back of the house.” Born in 1939, Ello’s life up until…
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Celebrating the Grand Opening of the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center
“So enlightening!” “The whole thing is fantastic!” “I’ve been here all day!” “This is absolutely amazing!” These are just some of the shining reviews from the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center’s very first guests. This weekend in Philadelphia, the Bible will be front-and-center as our nation celebrates its independence—and it’s all because of you, our faithful prayer warriors and generous…
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“Having the Bible in a combat zone is critical.”
As a retired lieutenant colonel, Andrew Rice* knows what it’s like to be on the frontlines. He was deployed twice to Iraq and assigned in Korea. He served in both the Navy on a nuclear submarine and in the Army as a psychologist. He was deployed with Special Forces and often in convoys on the ground. Through it all, Andrew…
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3 Free Resources That Equip You with Trauma Healing Basics
June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day in the United States, where an estimated 7–8% of Americans will experience PTSD in their lifetimes. Like other forms of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often impacts physical, mental, and emotional health. It can also become a barrier between hurting people and the message of God’s love and comfort in his Word. This…
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