You, friends, and Bible App 5

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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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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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Share the News: He Is Risen!

Celebrating Easter is a great time to engage with the Bible. He Is Risen! Today is Easter Sunday, when Christians all over the world join together in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Tap, save, and share this image on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Many also make today an opportunity for renewal, a chance to pursue new beginnings. No matter how you choose to celebrate, here are a few easy ways that you can keep the Bible front and center: Share the Bible App when you're together with friends and family. Many people are more open to talking about the Bible this time of year, and even to reading and learning more about Jesus' life. Show them the updated features in Bible App 5 on your device. You can even offer to install it for them! Share Bible Verses on Facebook and Twitter. The Bible App makes it easy to share your favorite passages. Now is a great time to share verses that describe Jesus' resurrection, or about the hope and life He brings us. Start a Plan. With literally hundreds of Bible Plans you can read or listen to, it's easy to learn more about Jesus or about God's promises, and for new believers to explore what comes next. Many plans can even help you connect with the Bible in as little as five minutes a day! Share the Good News Now We also thank God for you and your desire to seek Him through the Bible. Please take a little time today to pray for your brothers and sisters throughout the global community of believers, and also to thank God our Father for Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life. "We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you…" 1 Thessalonians 1:2–4 Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Make sure your app is up to date. Check for Update HELPFUL LINKS: Jobs: We're Hiring! YouVersion Blog Get Help Become a Volunteer Make a Donation © LifeChurch.tv / YouVersion 4600 East 2nd Street, Edmond, OK 73034 Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe

Just for Easter: Holy Week Bible Plans, Bible App for Kids Stories, and Shareable Art

New Bible Plans for Easter and Bible App for Kids Easter stories Short Bible Plans Developed Specifically for Easter With Easter only a week away, now is a great time for a short Plan that can help you align your heart and mind toward Christ with the Bible. The Bible App has several great Easter Plans, each designed to help you make the most of your time in God's Word this week: My Utmost for His Highest: Holy Week is a special edition of Oswald Chambers' timeless classic devotionals, offering selections that encourage you toward a deeper, more passionate walk with God. From Discovery House. 7 days Our Daily Bread: The Hope for Easter is a quick series of daily devotionals specially selected to help you discover peace, comfort, and encouragement through the great love that God has for you. From Our Daily Bread. 7 days The Story of Easter presents the biblical account of Jesus' last week of ministry on earth, as He fulfilled ancient prophecies, spent powerful time in prayer, and ultimately changed our world forever. From LifeChurch.tv. 7 days Here are several other great plans you might also want to try this week: Love to the Uttermost: Holy Week with John Piper from Desiring God. 9 days Seven Mile Miracle Easter Devotion from Seven Mile Miracle. 7 days For the Joy Set Before Him from Carol McLeod and Just Joy Ministries. 8 days The Children's Guide to Easter from 4Soils. 7 days Matt Maher - The Overflow Devo from The Overflow. 7 days The Artist Bible: Easter from The Artist Bible. 8 days Red-Letter Day from LifeChurch.tv 12 days Kids' Easter Stories: "It Is Finished" and "A Happy Sunday" Of course, this week is also a great time to discuss with your kids what Easter is all about. The Bible App for Kids makes it easy, with two new stories that explain Easter in a way they'll understand. "It Is Finished" tells the story of the very real sacrifice of God's Son, while "A Happy Sunday" introduces them to the power of His resurrection. Already downloaded nearly 3 million times, you can get the Bible App for Kids for iOS and Android, as well as Kindle Fire, and it's always completely free. Inspire Your Friends with Easter Art For the first time ever, YouVersion has commissioned custom artwork to match the Bible App's Verse of the Day for each of the seven days leading up to Easter. Available now on the blog, each one is free for you to download and share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or anywhere you want. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Make sure your app is up to date. Check for Update HELPFUL LINKS: Jobs: We're Hiring! YouVersion Blog Get Help Become a Volunteer Make a Donation © LifeChurch.tv / YouVersion 4600 East 2nd Street, Edmond, OK 73034 Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe