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.
“This Bible is the key to my salvation!”
Leila* is one of the many Haitians who lost nearly everything after a massive earthquake. Food was scarce, her mother lost her job, and her father left. Leila found herself living in a makeshift tent, without anywhere to turn for comfort. “We lacked everything we needed to live with dignity,” she says. “During the day, I had to stay outside…
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God’s Light for the Blind!
Great news . . . Uganda’s Luganda language now has a Braille Bible! Luganda is the 45th language in the world to have a Braille Bible which was recently celebrated with a launch event. This effort, made possible by American Bible Society financial partners, will reach many people who would otherwise never have the chance to enjoy Scripture on their…
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A New Bible Translation in Kenya
After years of tireless work, more than three million Kalenjin speakers in Kenya now have a Bible translated into their heart language. The Bible Society recently launched the Revised Kalenjin Bible translation, and it will serve speakers of eight Kalenjin dialects. “I am happy that today I received a Bible that I can identify with and understand well,” said Teresa.…
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Hearing and Heeding God’s Call
Remembering his childhood in the mountainous regions of North Vietnam, Bao* knows that God has long had His hand on his life.God protected Bao as a child, kept him safe as he grew up, and later gave him a vision that he would serve God.It started when Bao was 9 years old and he fell from a very tall tree.…
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Providing Bibles for Hurting People in Vietnam
When she was just 10, Linh* and her mother fled their home to escape Linh’s abusive father. They sold books on the street to survive. But when Linh’s mother realized she was pregnant, she returned home. Not wanting to relive the violence of her youth, Linh decided to fend for herself in the city.Linh lived away from home for five…
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Fon Bible Translation Illuminates Hearts in Benin
Like many in her nation, Gloria*, who lives in a small mud hut, knew poverty all too well. At the age of 35, she also knew heartache. All three of her children died. She says, “My life was miserable indeed! We were living under the domination of Satan.”Gratefully, a neighbor talked to Gloria about Jesus and she began attending a…
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