Sunday, May 18, 2014

You, friends, and Bible App 5

Make a rich experience even richer with friendships in the Bible App.
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Create a Bible community with your friends

Sharing the Bible with friends every day is a beautiful thing. It's how Scripture was first experienced thousands of years ago—within community. We developed Bible App 5 to help you bring your closest friends into your journey with God through the Bible.

Millions of us are already getting a lot out of using the Bible App on our own, but since sharing it with friends is new, we thought we'd share a few tips we're learning.

Make the most of your friendships in Bible App 5

See Verses Anew

Sometimes it's like you're seeing a verse for the first time, no matter how many times you've read it before. When you see the passage a friend is highlighting, bookmarking, or noting, it can stand out in a new way. It might be the version they're using or maybe just the right timing, but being able to get a fresh perspective on Scripture is a gift that comes from sharing it with your friends.

Remember What You Learn

A lot can happen in a day. That verse you read in the morning might be hard to call to mind hours later. But when you see a friend comment or like a verse you bookmarked, it's a chance to open it again and revisit the meaning. When the Bible becomes part of your daily interaction with friends, it can help you refocus on how God is speaking to you.

Do a Plan Together

Talk with some friends and choose a Bible Plan together. Start on the same day and see how you can bring additional insights to each other along the way. Read each day's content, bookmark Scripture that speaks to you, and share notes. With over 800 available Plans, you're sure to find one you're all excited about.

Here are a few Plans to get you started:

Soul Detox
from LifeChurch.tv Expressing God's Love to Those Around You
from Jim Daly What On Earth Am I Here For
from Rick Warren

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Ask for Prayer

Worried about something? Big day ahead? In the middle of a tough season? Open up to your close friends and ask for prayer. You can do it right in the app: Write a new note, set the status to "Friends," and ask them to pray for you. When your friends see your note, they can pray for you and comment to give encouragement. The best part? You can return the favor! It's a daily opportunity to "pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed..."

Get Connected Today

If you haven't already, we encourage you to connect with your close friends in the Bible App. You can do this by asking them if they have the newest version of the Bible App on their smartphone or tablet, by sharing on social media, or spreading the word in your community.

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

New Bible Plans from Rick Warren, Charles Spurgeon, and more!

Featured Plans

Bible Plans are the YouVersion community's favorite way to make the Bible a daily habit. There are over 800 Plans in the Bible App, and this month we have six brand new Plans, plus some of our old favorites. Find these and more in the Featured section in the Bible App.


Overwhelmed
*Perry Noble, 5 Days* Stress, anxiety, and worry are something we all struggle with at some point in our lives. But what happens when we become completely overwhelmed? In this 5-day challenge, Senior Pastor Perry Noble explains five ways we can fight back against our worries.


Crash the Chatterbox
*Steven Furtick, 7 Days* Sometimes we struggle with fear, condemnation, and insecurities. Pastor Steven Furtick shows how God's promises are so much greater than the lies we tell ourselves. Crash the Chatterbox and learn to hear His voice above all others.


Uncommon Courage
*Rick Warren, 17 Days* In a world full of ideas and beliefs that go against God's Word, God wants you to have an uncommon courage. In this series, Pastor Rick Warren shares how to stand up for what you know is the truth.


WinterJam 2014 - The Overflow Devo
*Various, 15 Days* The Overflow partnered with your favorite 2014 WinterJam artists and Nick Hall with Reset to bring you this two-week Bible Plan. Explore video devotionals from artists' songs, including Lecrae, Tenth Avenue North, Plumb, Derek Minor, and Thousand Foot Krutch.


The Art of Celebration
*Rend Collective, 7 Days* Rend Collective is a worship band from Northern Ireland sharing their desire for spiritual substance in our increasingly artificial world. The Art of Celebration explores the intersection between God, life, community, and the spiritual discipline of joy.


Celebrate Recovery
*Celebrate Recovery, 14 Days* Celebrate Recovery offers inspiration and encouragement to help you overcome worry, anxiety, and fear. This daily devotional is a reminder of the power of God's grace and redemption.

YouVersion Community Favorites

Looking for more Bible Plans? We've collected a list of noteworthy favorites that Bible readers around the world recommend.

Morning and Evening from Charles Spurgeon My Utmost for His Highest from Oswald Chambers Our Daily Bread from RBC Ministries The Essential 100 from Scripture Union Day by Day with Billy Graham from Billy Graham Evangelical Association

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Finding Friends

In the newest version of the Bible App, you can connect with your closest friends. Share Scripture and encourage each other towards exploring God's Word in a whole new way. If you haven't already, update to Bible App 5 and start finding friends.

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Tip: Set Up Notifications

You can create customized reminders in the Bible App for iOS and Android. Set up notifications for Plans you're subscribed to for first thing in the morning or right before you go to bed. This way, you never miss a day.

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