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.
Gettin' Salty
Cheryl “Salt” Wray is smiling on the cover of Elementz of LifeCheryl “Salt” Wray from Salt-N-Pepa — the most successful female rap group in history — is smiling on the cover of the fifth annual issue of Elementz of Life™.Salt-N-Pepa released five albums in the 1980s and 90s, received five Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, and several MTV awards.…
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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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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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Elementz Takes the Streets
Photo Courtesy of the American Bible Society.The fourth volume of Elementz of Life® magazine came out in August. The vibrant pages target inner-city youth and hip-hop culture, inviting transformation through Jesus Christ. In this issue, the cover story features Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin, who gave editor in chief Tonya Wilder-Butts open access to his time and family at…
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