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.
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The Beauty of God’s Word Rediscovered
Brother Ricardo Grzona (in the blue golf shirt) presenting the Spanish version of Lectio Divina at the Bronx, New York Passionist Spiritual Center, May 2010. Photo by Alicia DeFrange.“To get the full flavor of an herb, it must be pressed between the fingers. So it is the same with the Scriptures; the more familiar they become, the more they reveal…
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American Bible Society A History of Serving Those Who Serve
For 193 years (1817-2010) and through nine wars, ABS has provided Scriptures to millions of men and women in the U.S. armed forces.1817Bibles go to the crew of the USS John Adams.1846 – 1848Mexican WarBoth the American forces and Mexican civilians are supplied.1861 – 1865Civil War5,297,832 Scriptures go to both North and South.1898Spanish-American War75,000 Scriptures deployed.1917 – 1918World War I6,387,943…
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Reformed ‘Son of Sam’ Addresses ABS
American Bible Society's God Sets You Free™ program hosted a Correctional Chaplain Conference in August at which the life-sentence inmate, David Berkowitz, was permitted to address those in attendance with the personal letter shown below.A Message to the Members of the American Bible SocietyI would like to greet everyone who is a member or supporter of the American Bible Society,…
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One Teen at a Time
Through Journeys, God's Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio.“The next generation will be God's tool for shaping the world,” said David Kinnaman, president of The Barna Research Group, at the Embodying Hope dinner hosted by American Bible Society and World magazine in September. “And our job is to care…
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Near the Heart of Urban Youth
Detail of an illustration by Ronald Pichardo from Elementz of Life™, issue No. 6. Photo of Heath Evans courtesy of Heath Evans.Tonya Wilder-Butts is a woman with vision. As editor-in-chief of Elementz of Life™ magazine, she goes after stories that will minister deeply to her audience — the young and urban. The magazine, published by American Bible Society, is geared…
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Mailbag – Civil War Bible: A Family Treasure
Mailbag photo courtesy of Jon Frye and David Hall.Dear Record Editor:I have been in the process of doing some housecleaning chores — specifically cleaning out our basement. Among other things to be pitched were some magazines, but I decided to take a last look before doing so. One was the Fall 2009 Record. As I thumbed through, I noticed an…
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