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.
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In China, a Widow Finds Hope Through God’s Word
Li Layun’s life may be very different from yours. She lives in very poor conditions in rural China as a farm worker. As a widow, she faced heartbreak when her husband died and she was responsible for raising her children. Later, one of Li’s sons died. She experienced severe depression. Thankfully, a Christian in her village began telling Li about…
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Despite the Scars of Genocide, Rwanda’s Youth Find Hope
Kayigire grew up in an area of Rwanda plagued with violence and poverty. The 15-year-old was born years after the genocide that killed up to 20 percent of her country’s population, but events were so traumatic that the scars were passed down to her generation, too. The emotional aftermath of the atrocities runs deep, and like so many other youth,…
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Bible-Based Trauma Healing Program Helps Victims of War
“I lost everything during the war, but once again God is restoring me and my family. Once again, I now have a Bible that I treasure,” said Martina, a believer struggling to rebuild her life in the Democratic Republic of Congo.So many of those living in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and across Central Africa, know firsthand the atrocities of…
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Celebrate International (Bible) Translation Day
This Saturday, September 30, is International Translation Day. And there’s a great deal to celebrate on this day. Thanks to centuries of translation work, God’s Word is now in 3,000 languages, reaching 6 billion people. For centuries, translators have endured difficult living conditions and impossible work environments for the great cause of sharing the good news of Christ. We honor…
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Bible-Based Trauma Healing Programs Help Restore Young Hearts
When Angel first visited the club, she could often be found crying and hiding her face. You see, this teenage girl didn’t just carry the trauma of violence in her heart. She wore it across her cheek.When Angel’s parents and siblings were attacked and killed, Angel survived, but she still bears painful scars from machete cuts across her face.Angel often…
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Syrian Children Learn About God’s Love
Children are war’s greatest victims, and nowhere is that more evident than in Syria. The plight of children in this war-torn region has reached crisis levels. Currently, there are about 7.5 million Syrian children who are refugees in need of humanitarian assistance. Children are suffering from violence, poverty, abandonment, displacement, hunger, sickness, and more.Studies show that the higher the number…
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