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 CHILDREN’S BIBLES FOR OUR MILITARY FAMILIES
Sarah’s* husband is a Marine Corps Infantry Officer who has been deployed many times to extremely dangerous regions of the world. The couple has four active, growing children, so they were very happy to discover the Bible Society’s Hero Squad outreach, which provides military families with children’s Bibles, devotionals, and other Scripture resources with the help of dedicated partners like…
READ MOREYOU ARE HELPING TO BRING YOUNG SOLDIERS TO CHRIST
The transition from civilian life to a military environment is very difficult, and new recruits face a variety of physical and mental challenges. With many wars looming, they are suddenly faced with thoughts about eternity. The special military Bibles you help provide as a faithful partner are a tremendous blessing to them. Many of our young military heroes come to…
READ MORE“The Bible changed my life.”
Lieutenant Colonel Paul McCullough began his military career at the age of 17 when he joined the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). By age 21, he was on his way to Iraq as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. Now retired, Paul clearly recalls that first day when he arrived in Iraq. Funeral services had just concluded on base…
READ MORE“I cried when I received my Bible from you.”
When deployment takes a loving parent away from home, the children and families left behind often wrestle with their own fears and doubts. Children of Service Members face a unique and difficult set of struggles. Their parents could be deployed for months at a time. They may need to move frequently, changing schools and leaving friends far behind — all…
READ MORE“We are so thankful for these Bibles!”
As tensions escalate around the world, American Troops risk their lives to protect the freedoms and safety of those in need. Many Troops have nowhere to turn for relief from the trauma and stress of service. There are many Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen who don’t own a Bible, and many have never even read God’s Word. For these brave Service…
READ MORE“Victor, you better get right with the Lord.”
When Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, Victor Elder was a 14-year-old boy living in Florida. A newspaper man approached him and said, “Hey Victor, we need you out in the street.” So, Victor began selling newspapers. At 16, his father took him out of school, saying, “Victor, you lazy boy, get to work.” So, Victor began working at a…
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