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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The Bible Comes Alive in Rural China
Yuan Tao Hong was heartbroken when her mother would break down in tears, trying to make sense of letters on a page. “My mother would sit and cry because she could not read her Bible,” Yuan explains. And Yuan’s sadness was multiplied, because she knew her mother wasn’t the only one grieving not being able to read God’s Word. The…
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First Bible Brings Hope to Father Who Lost His Daughter
Le Pham* had plenty of reasons to feel distressed and overwhelmed. Born in Laos, one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia, he struggled to provide care for his family. Then his precious 3-year-old daughter got sick, and he felt powerless. However, God used Le Pham’s daughter’s illness—and the timely witness of his Christian nephew—to bring him to Christ. When…
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Nguyen Exchanges Drug Addiction for Freedom in Christ
Nguyen* would never have admitted it, but he was a prisoner. Addicted to drugs and hostile to anyone who believed in Christ, Nguyen was trapped in a cycle of pain and desperation. He nearly died twice from overdoses, and he supported his addiction by stealing.Nguyen even mocked those who believed in God. Believers are often persecuted for their faith in…
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Elderly Chinese Woman Gave Away Her Greatest Treasure…
At age 87, Sister Jian’s memory is still sharp. She remembers when Christians first came to her village and told her about Jesus. She also remembers when they had to leave China and believers were persecuted.“All we had to sustain us spiritually was the written Word. All we possessed were handwritten copies of the Gospels of Matthew and Mark,” she…
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Church Growth in Laos Produces Bible Shortage
In poverty-stricken areas like the Hmong region of Laos, the good news of God’s love and peace is transforming lives and entire villages. But because of the incredible hunger of new followers of Jesus to know more about God through his Word, Scriptures are scarce.Pastor Va Cha, who founded a church in the area, says, “We only have five Hmong…
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GOD’S WORD MAKES AN ETERNAL DIFFERENCE FOR A GRATEFUL MAN IN BANGLADESH
Tapos Manda’s childhood ended when he was six years old. That’s when his father died and Tapos was forced to work in the fields to help sustain his poverty-ridden family.Born into a poor tribal family in Bangladesh, Tapos carried man-size responsibilities on his young shoulders. Unable to attend school or play with other children, Tapos grew up without the carefree…
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