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.
Riches for the Least of Them
Photo by David SingerThe results of a growing partnership between the American Bible Society (ABS) and the Salvation Army make for really good news. The Bible Society is supplying the Army’s “foot soldiers” with Scripture resources for a full range of problems that bring life change to those wrestling with poverty.Mission: LiteracyFailing schools, chaotic home environments and families in which…
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Delivering Christmas Joy
OCC is a great opportunity, not only to bring hope and joy to a hurting child’s life, but to also teach children in this country about generosity and compassion,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. (Ecuador photo courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse.)After years of watching her parents argue, Angela felt helpless and angry. She wanted peace to return to their…
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Hurricane Season
Delores Burnett, Manager of the Bible Society's Constant Hope Program, uses God's Word to encourage Hurricane Ike victim John Murray. Photo by David SingerSoutheast of downtown Houston, in a line stretching out-of-sight down Galveston Road, individuals and whole families, all victims of Hurricane Ike, waited in cars, SUVs or pickup trucks for their turn to drive through the Operation Compassion…
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New Dean Arrives
Dr. Philip Towner has been named dean of the Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship at the American Bible Society. He joined the staff in February. He will work alongside Dr. Robert Hodgson, until Dr. Hodgson retires this year after five years of leading the Nida Institute in one of the most esteemed periods in its history.Prior to his appointment, Dr.…
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B is for Bible
A volunteer helps a child learn to read using ABS resources.The Record, a New Jersey newspaper, ran a story about an after-school program run by the Paterson Salvation Army. The program features “Mission: Literacy” materials from the American Bible Society that help teach reading skills through Scripture.Dawn Sharp, a child-care consultant for the New Jersey Salvation Army, told the reporter…
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Slam Dunk Outreach
Local church volunteers wore Take the Word Challenge T-shirts and handed out a special Book of Psalms. Photo by Patricia A. Walker Last November the American Bible Society participated in the first Faith & Family Night at an NBA New Orleans Hornets home game against the San Antonio Spurs. Word Entertainment provided a postgame concert featuring Point of Grace. Peter…
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