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.
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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Relight the Fire
A tribute to Jeremiah LanphierIn 1857 a New Yorker of Dutch descent, Jeremiah Lanphier, began lunchtime prayer meetings in lower Manhattan. Those meetings sparked a spiritual fire that brought 1 million people to faith during the 18 months of its heyday. On the weekend of September 21 to 23, 2007, some 1,100 people gathered in New York City to celebrate…
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Hispanic Leaders Honored
On hand to honor Latino leaders are Jaime Cardinal Alamino, Edward Cardinal Egan and Theodore Cardinal E. McCarrick. Photo by David SingerMore than 250 people, including Edward Cardinal Egan, the archbishop of New York, and salsa legend Willie Colón, gathered in New York City to honor the work of leaders within the Hispanic community. The second annual Bible in Hispanic…
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Lifted Off the Page
”Send your light and your truth to guide me; Let them lead me to your house on your sacred mountain.” Psalm 43.3 (CEV)On your morning walk, the first 10 chapters of Romans come loud and clear through your iPod headphones. At the office, you open an e-mail testimonial from a well-known gospel singer. Before bed, you sign on to an…
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Presidential Wisdom
Since the earliest days of the United States, those charged with leading the nation have found wisdom and courage in God's Word. In the spirit of Presidents' Day, we offer the following words from those who would have been in frequent need of a steady and trustworthy guide.“Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that thou wilt keep the United…
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Quiet Time
October 2008 - Let Your Light Shine and Pursue Peace and JusticeWednesday, October 1st - Job 34.1-37Thursday, October 2nd - Job 35.1-16Friday, October 3rd - Job 36.1-33Saturday, October 4th - Psalm 85Sunday, October 5th - World Communion - 1 Corinthians 11.17-34Monday, October 6th - Leviticus 25.1-34Tuesday, October 7th - Leviticus 25.35-55Wednesday, October 8th - Deuteronomy 5.1-33Thursday, October 9th - Deuteronomy…
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