Sunday, June 29, 2014

How About a Half-Year Resolution? Start with us on July 1

Make July 1 a new beginning for spending time in the Bible.
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Fresh Starts: Not Just for New Year's

In a few days, 2014 will be half over. That means the second half of 2014 is just beginning! You don't have to wait until January to begin or re-begin a daily practice of spending time in the Bible.

Kick off Your Half-Year Resolution on July 1

1. Pick a Bible Plan
Plans come in all shapes and sizes—more than 800 options from topical to devotional, and a few days to a few months in length. Search for one you're really interested in and make sure it's a goal you think you can achieve. How about a short Plan to get things rolling? Or, have you ever tried a video Plan? Find your Plan and start on July 1.

2. Put the App to Work for You
You'll find lots of features to help you stick with your goal: Set a reminder in the app to help you stay on track. Listen to your daily selections with an audio Bible. And don't be shy about using the "Catch Me Up" button if you fall behind!

3. Include Your Friends
People are more successful starting new habits with the support of friends. Make sure you've added your friends in Bible App 5 and start sharing what you're bookmarking, highlighting, and noting each day. You can even do the same Plan together.

4. Let's do this together!
Use the hashtag #HalfYearResolution on Facebook and Twitter to share what you're starting on July 1. It would be great to see the YouVersion community inspiring people all over the world toward a new beginning!

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Six Bible App Features You Need to Know

Try these Bible App tips to get more from your daily time in God's Word.
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Explore All the Bible App Has to Offer

No matter where you are or what you're doing, you can always have the Bible App right there with you, helping you connect with peace, wisdom, and strength. Here's what we recommend to get the most out of your time in God's Word:

Friends

Close friends who understand your life can encourage you to study and bring new insight to your time in the Bible. Add your friends in Bible App 5 to experience Scripture with people you know and trust.

Audio Bibles

Listen to the Bible as you get ready for work, during your commute, or even reading along. Grow your faith as you hear the same words that have inspired believers for two thousand years.

Offline Versions

If you'll be traveling, did you know many Bible versions are available for offline use? Stay connected to the Bible even when you're on a plane, on the subway, or traveling in a foreign country. Check the versions list for your available options.

Explore the App

Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes

Make the Bible App your Bible. Personalize your experience with custom highlight colors, bookmark your favorite verses for later reference, and share notes with your friends.

Videos

Watch Scripture come to life, with video clips related to passages you're reading or listening to. Go to Videos on the main Bible App menu, where you'll find clips from films like JESUS, Son of God, and many others.

Plans

Can't decide what to read? Plans offer you more than 800 choices — many available in several languages. You'll find devotionals, topical studies, and whole-Bible Plans, each one designed to help you consistently, daily seek God through his Word.

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

See What’s New in the Bible App for Kids

Get new stories & new collectibles in the latest Bible App for Kids update!

The Bible App for Kids shares the grand narrative of Scripture through fun-filled, animated adventures, but that's only part of the experience. Even better are the things that happen during storytimes and bedtimes and in between. Parents often tell us their kids are asking big, important questions when they use the app. And the conversations they're having together are changing families and shaping futures.

It's already been installed on more than 3 million Apple, Android, and Kindle devices all over the world, but the Bible App for Kids is just getting started. Since launching last November, we've added six more stories and new collectibles for each Fruit of the Spirit. Our two newest stories, "God's Amazing Promise" and "Abraham's Big Test," tell the story of Abraham.

We'll continue rolling out new stories, and we're excited to make the app available in other languages soon. If it's been awhile, grab your mobile device and sit down with your kids to explore the Bible App for Kids again.

Get the App Now

If you'd like to share the good news of the Bible App for Kids, here are two things you can do right now:

Get the Bible App for Kids on all your iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire devices. It's completely free. Just visit bible.com/kids.
Share the Bible App for Kids with your friends, your extended family, and your church. It's easy to share, install, and explore! Engaging with Bible stories now could literally change generations to come, as they fall in love with the Bible.

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Here are just a few reasons families all over the world are falling in love with the Bible App for Kids:
	"Had a great conversation with my 4yr old this morning about why Jesus was on the cross. Thanks for the app!"
	"Using the new Kids Bible App with my nephew & I'm fighting my tears back from his excitement and seeing him grasping what he's learning."
	"Walked in on my son tearing up as he watched Jesus die on the cross on @BibleAppForKids. Praying for the call on his life this morning!"
	"Story time before bed is now done with the @BibleAppForKids"

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Sunday, June 1, 2014

New Bible Plans: All Sons & Daughters, Beating Burnout, Family, & More

Featured Plans

Reading (and listening or watching) the Bible every day, even if it's only a little bit each time, impacts how you see life. When you subscribe to a Bible Plan, you're a part of a worldwide community seeking God daily. Find these Plans and more by viewing the Featured category under Plans.


All Sons & Daughters - Devotional
*All Sons & Daughter, 7 Days* All Sons & Daughters, the worship duo from Journey Church in Tennessee, focus on Jesus while embracing the tension of the Christian walk. In this seven-day devotional, learn to rely on Him and His truths as you walk a Christian life.


Journey to Change
*NewSpring Church, 21 Days* From the minute we accept Jesus into our heart, our life is forever changed. In this Plan, NewSpring Church shares stories from 21 people who met Jesus and will never be the same. Learn how life changing a relationship with Christ can be!


31 Days of Building Your Family's Values
*Family ID, 31 Days* The first step to determining the legacy you want to leave behind is establishing strong values that are important to pass on. Strong family values prepare you for the future and help make daily decisions. As a family, explore 31 values that you can pray through together.


Beating Burnout: Finding Hope and Health
*Anne Marie Miller, 3 Days* Feeling tired? Burned out? It's easy to take on more than you can handle and become burned out. Join Anne Marie Miller in this daily guide and learn how to avoid burnout. Focus your energy on rest, holistic health, and the power of prayer.

YouVersion Community Favorites

Looking for more Bible Plans? Bible readers around the world recommend these noteworthy favorites. This month, we're highlighting Plans about Pentecost and the early church, as well as family and parenting.

Acts from YouVersion Fathers & Mothers Devotion from Time of Grace Parenting by Design Daily Devotional from Parenting by Design Launching Your Kids Into Adulthood from Jim Daly Trusting God Day by Day Devotional from Joyce Meyer Jesus, I Need You from Thistlebend Ministries

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Bible Plans with Friends

By changing your Plan settings to "Friends," your friends can see your daily progress and add comments of encouragement. They might even be inspired by your choice or progress and start the Plan themselves. If you haven't already, update to Bible App 5 and add friends to start sharing the Bible together.

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Tip: Use a Plan for Group Study

Does your group want to study the Bible together? Plans to the rescue! Choose a Plan, start on the same day, and see how you can bring additional insights to each other. Read each day's content, bookmark Scripture that speaks to you, and share notes.

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