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.
Photo Essay: Every Tongue Confess
In West Africa, the literacy rate hovers around 40 percent. But, Scripture says that every tongue will confess the name of Jesus as Lord. The photographs in this essay seek to reveal that despite myriad challenges, the truth of this passage is being revealed — God's presence is evident and his name is being praised. Overcoming Obstacles Daniel is no-nonsense.…
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Fall 2011 International Update
*Name changed for security purposes Dian and friends singing Scripture songs in Sena. (Photo by The Seed Company.)Ghana: Singing Scripture By Heart Dian* loved to sing, but she was tired of church songs in other languages: Malawi or Shona. She sang along with the rest of the congregation, but she knew almost no one understood what they were saying. As…
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Fall 2011 National Update
President Barack H. Obama was the keynote speaker at NHPB in May. Uncover the Word™ Goes Bilingual Latinos make the U.S. the fifth largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. And, some 20 percent of Americans speak a language other than English at home. American Bible Society is launching a new ministry unit to reach non-English-speaking Christians in the United States.…
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Living Water for Victims of Drought
In Kenya alone, over 4 million people have been affected. 370,000 people are threatened with starvation in the hard hit region of Turkana. Here, drought has severely threatened the livestock, destroyed the livelihoods of the people. The Bible Society of Kenya is responding to the need. Working in partnership with local churches and Christian organizations, the Society is seeking to…
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Pedaling 2,000 Miles for Help
From left to right: (top) Mark Jacobs, Gordon Brown, Bryan Dougan, Jon Felker, Emily Werkheiser; (middle) Andy Clack, Lewie Briggs, Jenna Liew; (bottom) Shannon Cutlip, Marianne Millen.Little more than a month ago, eight cyclists began a 2,000-mile journey up the East Coast on the She's My Sister™ Bike Tour, sponsored by American Bible Society. This tour is designed to bring…
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Changed Lives Through Trauma Healing
These are leaders who were recently trained and now conduct local trauma healing workshops in their communities. Dr. Harriet Hill is pictured right of center wearing sunglasses and a blue and green dress. (Photo by Frederick Barasa.)“I was ‘blind'...I have been a pastor for so many years and didn't realize that I was traumatized.” So said Pastor Samuel Muhemwa from…
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