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.
Remembering Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
It’s hard not to love Memorial Day weekend. For most Americans, these few days represent a chance to rest from work, enjoy the outdoors and spend time with friends and family over delicious food.As with most holidays, the fellowship and feasting are only as sweet as the things they commemorate. On Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who…
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Remembering Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
It’s hard not to love Memorial Day weekend. For most Americans, these few days represent a chance to rest from work, enjoy the outdoors and spend time with friends and family over delicious food.As with most holidays, the fellowship and feasting are only as sweet as the things they commemorate. On Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who…
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The Family’s Firm Foundation
On Sept. 27, 2015, Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway looked a little bit like heaven. The long stretch of road, normally jammed with honking cars and bustling pedestrians, burst at the seams with something resembling the throng of believers from Revelation 7.9—“a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language.” Tens of thousands of pilgrims…
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World Assembly: Bible Societies Plan for a Future of Bible Ministry
Representatives from Bible Societies around the world will gather in Philadelphia this May for the United Bible Societies (UBS) World Assembly. The event, which coincides with American Bible Society’s Bicentennial Celebration, will bring together Bible Society leaders to celebrate God’s faithfulness in the past and plan for a future of Bible ministry. UBS, which is comprised of 147 Bible Societies,…
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New Devotional Book Ministers to Military Wives
American Bible Society is helping launch a new devotional book for military wives. “Journey of a Military Wife: God’s Truth for Every Step” was written by Brenda Pace, a military wife for 28 years. “Everybody has assignments they don’t like,” says Pace. “But often those are the very places where we see God’s faithfulness the most.”The devotions cover a whole…
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Annual Bible Celebration Launches for U.S. Catholics
Building on partnership with American Bible Society during the World Meeting of Families, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops launched a National Bible Week in November 2015. The Conference invites “families, parishes, schools and other Catholic groups,” to participate in this annual celebration of God’s Word. This year’s theme was “The Bible: A Book for the Family.” “I don’t…
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