Sales of Bibles in the United States have surged 22 percent through the end of October compared to the same period last year. This rise comes despite overall print book sales increasing by less than 1 percent during the same timeframe, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing data by Circana BookScan.
Experts and industry insiders attribute the growth in Bible sales to societal anxieties and a search for hope. “People are experiencing anxiety themselves, or they’re worried for their children and grandchildren,” Jeff Crosby, president of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association told the Wall Street Journal. “It’s related to artificial intelligence, election cycles… and all of that feeds a desire for assurance that we’re going to be OK.”
Bethany Martin, manager of Faith & Life Bookstore in Newton, Kansas, noted that many of her customers are first-time Bible buyers. “They’re looking for hope with the world the way it is, and the Bible is what they’re reaching for,” she said. Her store carries over 270 versions of the Bible in various sizes and price points.
The increase in Bible sales comes despite data showing a rise in secularism in the US. A Pew Research Center study found that roughly 28 percent of US adults now identify as religiously unaffiliated. Despite this trend, Bible sales reached 14.2 million copies in 2023, a significant increase from 9.7 million in 2019. By October of this year, 13.7 million copies had already been sold.
In addition to Bibles, there is a growing demand for related literature that provides context and guidance for scripture study. Print editions designed for note-taking have gained popularity, and so have audiobooks. Even mainstream retailers and platforms like Amazon report strong Bible sales, driven in part by influencers, podcasters, and TikTok creators who share Bible stories and study tips with their audiences. […]
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Why One Survival Food Company Shines Above the Rest
Let’s be real. “Prepper Food” or “Survival Food” is generally awful. The vast majority of companies that push their cans, bags, or buckets desperately hope that their customers never try them and stick them in the closet or pantry instead. Why? Because if the first time they try them is after the crap hits the fan, they’ll be too shaken to call and complain about the quality.
It’s true. Most long-term storage food is made with the cheapest possible ingredients with limited taste and even less nutritional value. This is why they tout calories so much. Sure, they provide calories but does anyone really want to go into the apocalypse with food their family can’t stand?
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At Heaven’s Harvest, their only focus is amazing food. They don’t sell bugout bags, solar chargers, or multitools. They have one mission – feeding Americans in times of crisis.
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