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.
“Thank you for the Bibles.”
Natori* was just a small child in Kenya when he was abandoned by his parents. Homeless and alone, he thought he was saved when another woman took him in. But the woman made Natori and other children beg for money on the streets.When this woman was killed, Natori and the other children were rescued by police and brought to a…
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“The Bible changed my life.”
Alima* was born in Mozambique, a place where nearly one in two people are trapped in chronic poverty. Her father passed away when she was young, and her mother struggled to care for Alima and her two brothers.“My mother did everything so that we could have something to eat,” she says. “No one was able to help us.”To make matters…
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“We are going to teach generation after generation.”
They each arrived at Kenya’s New Hope Orphanage for different reasons. But these five little girls had one thing in common — they needed God’s healing power.Anita, Sharon, Maxine, Faith, and Kelsey* all came to the orphanage because of tragedy, family struggles, or poverty when they were very young, as early as 2 years old. After their parents died, a…
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Transforming lives in Ethiopia!
Amadi* was living a miserable life in a small town in Ethiopia. Because of the widespread poverty and lack of opportunity, he saw no other choice but to turn to crime to survive and substance abuse to numb his pain.Soon, Amadi tried to spread his misery to other people in his community.“My life had no meaning at all,” he says.…
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God’s love is felt in Suriname
Growing up in Suriname, Isuri* had multiple near-death experiences. The first was when she had a heart attack that left her unconscious for five hours. The second was when she had a seizure while driving. Her car went off the road and into a canal. She miraculously survived.Although Isuri was a Christian, she wasn’t allowed to read the Bible due…
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Celebration in North Africa!
People recently descended from the hills and mountain ranges of Northern Africa for a celebration like no other. They were rejoicing at the arrival of the New Testament in the Blin language in Eritrea.Christians, church leaders, and translators gathered together for worshiping and praising God as they received Scriptures in their own heart language.“Behold, the Savior of the world, Jesus…
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