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.
“HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE BIBLE SOCIETY, I WOULD HAVE DIED WITHOUT KNOWING JESUS.”
In Liberia, drug addiction is prevalent among former child soldiers who were introduced to drugs during the 14-year-long civil war. In this country, which is plagued by extreme poverty, high crime, and limited healthcare, addiction continues to claim new victims. Cecilia* grew up in a Muslim community and was just a teenager when she became hopelessly addicted to drugs. She…
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THESE BIBLES COMMUNICATE TO OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE
Though he is now retired, Chaplain (Colonel) Browning will never stop caring about our troops and veterans. He led the largest Department of Defense Joint Base Chaplain Corps team, providing spiritual care for over 264,000 servicemen and women, military trainees, and many others. He understands the importance of the Bibles you help provide for our American heroes. He stated, “I’m…
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UNREACHED MUSLIM VILLAGE ‘PASTORED’ BY AUDIO BIBLES YOU HELPED PROVIDE
Pastor Thomas* is originally from West Africa and now lives in the United States. Last year, when he heard God’s Word in his heart language for the first time on an audio Bible provided by Bible Society partners, he was thrilled — and inspired. He immediately made plans to take as many audio Bibles as possible to West Africa. On…
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AUDIO BIBLES FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T READ . . .
In addition to Spanish, more than 60 different native languages are still spoken in the indigenous communities in Mexico. Roughly 60 percent of the people in those communities, like Miguel*, do not know how to read or write in their native languages. Miguel and his family live in a small mountain village at the southernmost tip of Mexico. He and…
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THE BIBLE IN THE MISKITO LANGUAGE IS TRANSFORMING LIVES!
Roberto* and his family live in a rural village outside of Waspam, Nicaragua. They have no electricity or running water, and they are very poor. So, when Roberto lost his job, he lost all hope as well, and he began selling whatever he could find to buy alcohol to numb his depression. Thanks to Partners like you, one of Roberto’s…
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“THEY OPEN THEIR NEW BIBLE, TURN A FEW PAGES, THEN HUG IT.”
“Yes, we do have a Bible in your language!” Nicolee Thompson loves having the opportunity to speak these words on a regular basis. As the Executive Director of Harvest Compassion Center, Nicolee meets hundreds of men, women, and children each week. Many have recently lost jobs or homes. Others have suffered a major health crisis or trauma. Some are widows,…
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