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.
Boundless Mercy
When you meet David Berkowitz, you're standing in the company of one of our nation's most notorious serial killers. David Berkowitz, the so-called Son of Sam, killed six people in New York City, injured others and sent a wave of terror through the city during the late 1970s. Yet Christ chose to meet him in the most humble of places…
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Boundless Mercy
When you meet David Berkowitz, you're standing in the company of one of our nation's most notorious serial killers. David Berkowitz, self-named the Son of Sam, killed six people in New York City, injured others and sent a wave of terror through the city during the late 1970s.Yet Christ chose to meet him in the most humble of circumstances —…
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U.S. Troops Overseas Received Three Times More Christmas Cards in 2010
Christmas saw a tripling of Christmas cards to U.S. troops over Christmas 2009. In 2010, American Bible Society donors personalized some 63,050 cards with Christmas greetings, Scripture verses, drawings and signatures that were sent around the globe to our troops along with orders for military Bibles.
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Journeys – Something Good Every Day
Photo from iStockPhoto American Bible Society has just launched a new website called Journeys, which offers a wide array of Scripture devotionals delivered by cell phone, e-mail and online. Through Journeys, you can find hope, encouragement and direction from God's Word, delivered directly to you. Recently, Terri Lynn Rucks, a Journeys user, shared her experience. She wrote, “This is an…
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Hijacked by Somali Pirates
Scott and Jean Adam (Photo courtesy of svquest.com) In 2002, Scott and Jean Adam ordered Bibles and thematic portions from American Bible Society. The address for this precious cargo was Venice, Calif. But the Bibles didn't stay there long. Within months, they were boarded on the Adams’ 58-foot boat, called Quest. Scott was a filmmaker; Jean was a dentist. At…
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Let the Bible Talk
A statue of Jeremiah Lanphier, the originator of the idea behind Bible Talk Tuesday, sits outside of Bible House at 1865 Broadway New York, New York.In the city that never sleeps, stress comes with the territory. But now, residents of the place known for its daily grind have a chance to recharge their batteries with Bible Talk Tuesdays.This event, hosted…
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