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.
CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF BIBLE DISTRIBUTION TO THE MILITARY
American Bible Society is celebrating 200 years of sharing God’s Word with America’s heroes! Since 1817, we have delivered nearly 60 million free Bible resources to America’s armed forces.The mission of distributing Scriptures and engaging members of the military in God’s Word began on the deck of the USS John Adams in 1817. We distributed God’s Word to that spiritually…
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New Book Series Serves Military Wives
A newly published book series titled “Journey of a Military Wife” is designed to help military wives find solid ground in God’s Word during the instability of military life. Written by Brenda Pace and published by American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry, each of the series’ four books contains 60 short Bible reflections drawing on Pace’s years of experience serving…
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Pray for America’s Heroes this Veterans Day
Today our nation celebrates the sacrificial service of America’s military veterans. According to the most recent census data, there are more than 18 million veterans in the United States, many of whom suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): 11-20 percent of Iraq War Veterans suffer from PTSD 12 percent of Gulf War Veterans suffer from PTSD 30 percent of…
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Giving Our Military the Peace of God’s Word
Right now, many of our nation’s sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters are in harm’s way. They are far from home, lonely and frightened.The brave men and women of our military are scattered around the world in some of the most hostile locations. But with the help of our financial partners, American Bible Society is sharing the…
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Letters from the Front Lines
“How has God’s Word impacted your life?”As Army Specialist Miranda Smith* pondered that question printed in the back of her camouflage Bible, memories from Basic Combat Training (BCT) swam into her memory. She would never forget those grueling days and nights on the plains of Oklahoma.Miranda picked up a pen and began writing on the postcard tucked into the back…
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Our Troops Meet the Ultimate Protector Through His Word
After 26 years of military service, Bruce* remembers many combat tours and special assignments in volatile regions like Ethiopia, Pakistan, Lebanon and Egypt. But one moment that stands out in his mind wasn’t on the battlefield.“We were preparing for deployment with field exercises. Inside my tent I always kept a case of Bibles and some Gospel tracts. One day I…
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