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.
Hope Rising on the Air
This month, ABC Television affiliates began airing a documentary called Hope Rising: Stories of Trauma and Healing, a true account of restored lives in survivors of severe trauma. Follow their stories as these incredible individuals participate in an American Bible Society trauma healing program and encounter the Good News of the Bible.As one viewer told us, the film “shows there…
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National Update Winter 2014
ABC Documentary Features Bible-based Trauma Healing Around the world 1 in 7 people suffer the trauma of war, abuse and natural disaster. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the number is even higher. The new documentary Hope Rising: Stories of Trauma and Healing , which will air on local ABC stations throughout the country, tells the stories of…
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National Update Fall 2014
Cyclists Raise Awareness for Trauma Survivors Ten volunteers cycled for seven days from Daytona Beach to Miami to raise money and awareness for American Bible Society’s She’s My SisterTM Bible-based trauma healing program. She’s My Sister equips churches in the Great Lakes region of Africa with Scripture resources and training in trauma healing, helping victims broken by war and violence.…
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Mending Broken Spirits With the Bible
Justus Rubarema is a global advocate for Bible-based trauma healing in Uganda, but he says he grew up as “a village boy.” He and his seven siblings regularly attended church, which was more a social than spiritual activity. He longed for an education, so he left home at the age of 19 for Kampala. He lived on the streets for…
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Helping Kids Cope with Trauma
The Healing Hearts Club curriculum is specifically designed for children who have experienced trauma. The book features two characters who learn about healing through the words of the Bible. Sami and Rose, a brother and sister in Africa, fled to the bush when armed soldiers set their village ablaze. Amidst gunshots and chaos, families scrambled to keep their loved ones…
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Spotlight: Peru
Maruja Gutierrez, who has been a widow for 9 years, speaks to women and children in Peru about the importance of ending domestic abuse. Photo credit: Pablo GutierrezMaruja Gutierrez married her husband in 1959 at the age of 19. Her husband, who was 31 years-old when they married, had started drinking heavily when he was only 17. Soon after their…
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