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.
Readers Turned Healers
God led this husband and wife on an unforgettable journey of healing—and it all started when they read a simple magazine article like this one. Names: Victoria and Steve Sanford Location: Southern California Children: 2 adult sons, 1 daughter-in-law Vocation: Retired after lengthy careers at Chevron Her Hobbies: Reading, gardening, and running His Hobbies: Rock climbing, skiing, and reading What…
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Bible-Based Trauma Healing for Violence-Ridden El Salvador
Thanks to a Bible-based trauma healing ministry in El Salvador, God has done a mighty work in many lives!On average: 25,000 gang members in the streets, plus another 9,000 in jail1 girl or woman killed every 18 hours 9 out of 10 businesses are being extortedIn 2018, Bible-based trauma healing was introduced in El Salvador to help people cope with…
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Church Leaders Cry Out for Healing
Marie Laure* is a church leader in Uganda. She spends her days helping some of the country’s 1.2 million refugees adjust to their new lives. Many are scarred by the violence that forced them to flee their homes. Marie does her best to help them acclimate, but it’s never enough. Her help is like a single drop of rain in…
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At-Risk Children in Central America Transformed by God’s Word
With all his siblings in gangs, it was almost a certainty that Raul*, now 11, would follow in their footsteps.“At 9 years old, I started doing drugs and got into a gang,” Raul says. “I stole. I got into street fights.”After being arrested and sent to a children’s shelter, he was introduced to God’s Word. Thanks to the generosity of…
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Abused Woman Finds Hope through Bible-Based Trauma Healing
Crash! The horrible sound of a car accident right outside her home in South America jarred Ruth* awake. She ran out to see the unthinkable. “I saw my little brother lying on the ground. I can still remember that day. He died in my arms.”Ruth was still grieving her father’s recent death and now her brother was gone. “I had…
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Simply to Thy Cross I Cling
“I fled with nothing, absolutely nothing.”Richard is a refugee in Uganda. Underneath his warm smile and soft eyes, Richard harbors memories of the Job-like suffering he endured in his homeland of Burundi. Two years ago, Richard was captured by violent soldiers from a neighboring tribe. They beat and tortured Richard. “They were looking for me just because we were not…
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