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.
PROVIDING THE HOPE OF GOD’S WORD TO MILITARY CHILDREN
Major Mike Johnson* is extremely grateful for the military Bible and Scripture resources that have helped him remain strong in his faith during his lengthy military career. But the support of friends like you goes far beyond providing God’s Word for our active-duty Troops. You also minister to their families through the Hero Squad outreach. “My family and…
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“THE CADETS NEVER GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT THEIR NEW BIBLES.”
“The military Bibles went like hotcakes,” Chaplain Keller* states, expressing his heartfelt appreciation for the resources that friends like you help provide for military cadets. Over 60 cadets showed up for the first interfaith prayer group meeting that Chaplain Keller recently conducted. He shares, “Many did not have Bibles, so they asked if we had any available. We handed…
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“SOLDIERS LOVE THE WARFIGHTER’S BIBLE!”
Training to become a Combat Medic includes learning to stay spiritually fit, explains Army Chaplain Gallagher*. This is crucial because, as he adds, “Once soldiers complete Combat Medic training, they could be sent into very dangerous situations . . . potentially facing death themselves.” Thanks to friends like you, these brave Troops can receive Bibles that include unique, military-focused…
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GLOBAL MINISTRY UPDATES
HISTORIC CH’OL BIBLE DEDICATION — More than 5,000 gathered in Chiapas, Mexico this spring to celebrate the completion of the Ch’ol Bible translation. Julio Splinker, General Director of the Bible Society of Mexico shares, “After 14 years of hard translation work, the Ch’ol people have in their hands the first study Bible, enabling young people to engage more deeply with…
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“THANK GOD FOR THIS TREASURE YOU BROUGHT FOR US!”
After more than two years of war, most of the buildings surrounding Liliya’s* apartment complex in Kharkiv, Ukraine, have been damaged or destroyed by Russian artillery fire. At 67 years old, Liliya’s faith in God is strong, and she is thankful that her home is still standing. In the years since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, the people of Ukraine have…
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“THIS MESSAGE IS JUST FOR ME!”
“Sometimes, I sit, cry, and ask God, ‘Why did this happen?’” Victoria’s words echo the sense of loss that is now pervasive among so many of the people in Ukraine. For several terrifying months after the war began, Victoria’s village was occupied by Russian soldiers. “My entire yard was covered in bullet casings,” she shares. “I collected two handfuls of…
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