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.
Partner Profile: God is Alive in China
When Bill and Rita Bartlett talk about God, they can hardly contain themselves.Their excitement flows from seeing him at work in their lives and in the lives of others. They dedicated their marriage — 37 years and counting — and their international business to God. When they sold their business three years ago, the first thing they did was dedicate…
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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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Photo Essay: Every Tongue Confess
In West Africa, the literacy rate hovers around 40 percent. But, Scripture says that every tongue will confess the name of Jesus as Lord. The photographs in this essay seek to reveal that despite myriad challenges, the truth of this passage is being revealed — God's presence is evident and his name is being praised. Overcoming Obstacles Daniel is no-nonsense.…
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Around the World
Bangladeshi women enjoy a trauma healing session.(Photo by Harriet Hill.) Bangladesh Scripture-based Healing Program Expands The She’s My Sister™ initiative continues in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Critical progress in delivering physical, emotional and spiritual healing to women and children has been made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda in 2010 and 2011. The ABS…
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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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Stop the Violence
Showing support for the ‘Stop the Violence' campaign are Elizabeth Alanya (left), who was burned with hot water by her spouse, and Peruvian actress and singer Magaly Solier. (Photo by Sociedad Biblica Peruana.)“When my husband would hit me . . . the people [at church] would say, ‘Pray, sister. Pray and God will give you victory. Are you fasting?' I…
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