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.
Bike Tour Pushes Towards Healing in Africa
The eight cyclists embarking on the 2012 She’s My Sister™ Tour. Blown tires. Summer heat. Crazy Tennessee drivers. These are only a few of the challenges facing this year’s She’s My Sister™ bike tour team—a group of eight cyclists who are riding nearly 2,000 miles up the East Coast to raise money and awareness for rape victims in the Democratic…
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The State of the Bible
American Bible Society released in-depth findings from its State of the Bible survey, which details Americans’ beliefs about the Bible, its role in society, its presence in U.S. homes and more. The annual State of the Bible 2012 survey, conducted by Barna Group on behalf of American Bible Society, found that: 47% of American adults believe the Bible has too…
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‘The Bible Makes Me Feel Stronger’
Anna* is in love with Jesus and enjoys reading about Him in the Mission:Literacy program. She attends a Mission: Literacy™ program in Philadelphia. Photo by Kim Carter. “People who are like these little children belong to the kingdom of God.” Mark 10.14b (CEV) Anna* had a speech impediment and her classmates made fun of her. She enjoyed reading the Bible,…
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Committing to God's Word
Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, joined the summit and spoke on the urgent need for Bible engagement in our country. Video still by Michael Leftwich. Orlando, Fla. — Nearly 300 ministry leaders from across the whole Church — Evangelical, Protestant, Greek Orthodox and Catholic — gathered here Nov. 7-9 for the Uncover Summit, sponsored by the Forum of Bible…
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Give to What You Love
“Find something you love and give to that,” is the wise advice Rachel MacQuarrie received from her mother Helen Cox when she was a child. Helen had been an American Bible Society donor since 1949, the year she became a believer through reading an ABS Bible. Gilbert and Helen Cox were devout Presbyterians and brought up their three daughters to…
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In Memoriam
Our Uncle Clifford Anderson Given by Mr. And Mrs. Bruce Flanigan Our Parents Charles And Mary Boblasky Earl and Mildred Chew Given by Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Boblasky Grace Dahlquist Given by Gary Dahlquist Bruce Lundby Given by Mr. And Mrs. Elroy A. Kelle Dale Macomber Given by Mr. And Mrs. Wayne Macomber Barbara Miller-Sorge Given by American Bible Society…
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