What does the Bible mean to you?

#WhyBible
For thousands of years, the life-changing power of God’s Word has been transforming people’s hearts, influencing communities across generations — and changing the world in the process. No matter what shifting circumstances we may face, the Bible always offers hope and clarity.

So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

Isaiah 55:11

YouVersion is excited to join with Wycliffe, American Bible Society, Camino Global and others as part of the #WhyBible movement. #WhyBible exists to encourage discussion about why the Bible matters, and to show that God’s inspired Word continues to be living, active, and relevant in our lives today — and that it will be for generations to come. Here’s what one YouVersion community member told us the Bible has meant to them:

“I decided to get the Bible App to listen to what God has to say about my struggles. Now that I’ve downloaded the app, my time on social media has decreased, and my time reading God’s Word and experiencing His presence has increased. The Bible really changed my life for the better.”

— Bible App user

What about you? What’s your story? How has God’s Word changed your life for the better? That’s what #WhyBible is all about.

Here’s how you can join in the #WhyBible movement:

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, for special #WhyBible Verse Images that we’ll post on select days in September. (A Verse Image is a free, shareable piece of Bible art. You can also make your own Verse Images in the Bible App.)
On Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, share a Verse Image of a passage that has meant a lot to you. (Make sure you use the hashtag #WhyBible on any platform that allow hashtags.)
Text, email, or message a friend a link to download the Bible App.

Share your story.

Let us know how the Bible App has affected your life. Has YouVersion helped you read, listen to, or understand the Bible more? In what way? We’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about #WhyBible, and to see how others are participating around the world, visit why.bible.

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Featured: Live Life Fully, School Prayers, Create Value, more

The Last Arrow
Erwin Raphael McManus and WaterBrook Multnomah, 5 days

In this devotional based on his book, Mosaic pastor and iconoclast Erwin McManus inspires you to begin pursuing your dreams now, to prepare yourself for opportunities in advance, and to pour everything you have into living your present life fully.

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School Meditations
Abide, 5 days

Listen to these short audio devotionals with your child each day before school, and draw closer to God together, as kids lead you through prayer and meditation on such topics as overcoming fear, the value of hard work, self-image at school, and more.

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Rooted
Banning Liebscher and WaterBrook Multnomah, 21 days

Drawing on biblical examples from the life of David, these short devotionals from Banning Liebscher (founder and pastor of Jesus Culture) help you put down roots — through prayer, service and community — and then gradually spread them into the solid foundation of a strong, enduring faith.

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Called to Create
Jordan Raynor and Baker Books, 5 days

Featuring daily Bible readings and excerpts from his book, entrepreneur and best-selling author Jordan Raynor shares true stories about the lives of Casper ten Boom, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Arthur Guinness, showing how they used their gifts to glorify God, love others, and make disciples — and inspiring you to do the same.

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i am n
The Voice of the Martyrs and David C Cook, 7 days

Scripture readings and dramatic stories will inspire you daily to pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ, as excerpts from the book i am n give you a glimpse into the everyday lives of people all over the world who are being actively persecuted for their faith.

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Hidden Prophets of the Bible
Michael Williams, PhD, 4 days

Take a revealing journey with Bible translation and interpretation expert Michael Williams, Ph.D., as he shares significant messages about Jesus and the gospel from the books of Hosea through Obadiah (four of the Old Testament “Minor Prophets”).

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Stand
Marian Jordan Ellis, 4 days

Devotional thoughts drawn from the book will equip you with inspiration and practical tools that will help you “win life” — by standing strong in your faith, in your convictions, and in your trust in the God who never fails.

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Lead Like Jesus: 21 Days of Leadership
Ken Blanchard and Lead Like Jesus, 21 days

Each day a short devotional, a passage of Scripture, and a prayer present you with immediately actionable, biblically-based principles that can help you develop into a more effective leader.

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Now Your Children Can Experience the Bible App for Kids in Ukrainian!

Bible App for Kids

Today, together with our partner OneHope, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Bible App for Kids in Ukrainian. Now, more children than ever have the opportunity to enjoy a Bible experience all their own.

Switching between languages is easy, right in the app’s Settings:

Make sure you’ve updated your app to the most current release.
Open the app and tap the gear icon ( ) to open Settings.
Tap Language and select the one you want.

The audio will now play in that language, and any text will appear in that language, too!

Please help us celebrate this great news!

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About the Bible App for Kids

Developed in partnership with OneHope, the Bible App for Kids is from YouVersion, makers of the Bible App. Designed to give children a delight-filled Bible experience all their own, the Bible App for Kids has already been installed on over 17 million Apple, Android, and Kindle devices, and it’s always completely free. Kids from all over the world are now enjoying the Bible App for Kids, in 29 languages — now including Ukrainian!

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Announcing Streaks: Get the Bible habit you’ve always wanted

Streaks

Oh, how I love your teachings!
I talk about them all the time.

Psalm 119:97

The Bible is God’s Word to us, the spiritual food that we need to live each day with love, wisdom, and purpose. That’s why today we’re thrilled to announce Streaks. We designed Streaks specifically to help you build your habit of connecting with God through His Word.

Streaks on Home View

The strongest habit starts small.

Whether you’re refreshing your existing Bible habit, or building a brand new one from scratch, consistency is key. Streaks show you how many days in a row you’ve opened the Bible App, right at the top of your Home feed.¹

Streaks Milestone

Streaks help you take it one day at a time.

Streaks encourage you with push notifications: short, gentle reminders to connect that help you build momentum over time. And along the way, each time you reach a new milestone — such as engaging with God’s Word for 7 days in a row or beating your previous record — Streaks reward your accomplishments with special, mini-celebrations.

Current Streak

It’s just three simple steps:

Update your app. (Now is good.)
Connect today. (Just open the app.)
Come back tomorrow. (Repeat Step 2.)

That’s it! Once you have our latest release, every day you open the Bible App, you’ll be building a Streak… which means you’ll be building your habit. Read or listen to Scripture. Enjoy today’s selection for one of your Bible Plans. Watch a Bible App Video, such as “What is the Bible?” or “Matthew 5:1-16” (the Sermon on the Mount) or “Bread of Life.” Find Friends in the Bible App and grow your Bible community.

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Notes

¹ Streaks require a network connection, and that you be signed in to your YouVersion account.

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Featured: When Faith Catches Fire, Overcoming Anxiety, Deep Friendships, more

When Faith Catches Fire
Samuel Rodriguez, Dr. Robert Crosby, WaterBrook Multnomah, 5 days

Featuring daily Bible readings, questions for reflection, and devotional content from their book, pastors and thought leaders Samuel Rodriguez and Dr. Robert Crosby reveal practical ways that you can more fully experience the joy and passion of God’s Spirit, discover unity in the diverse body of Christ, and leave an eternal impact in the lives of others.

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What’s Next? Revelation Series with Skip Heitzig
Skip Heitzig and The Connection, 14 days

Pastor and church planter Skip Heitzig shares the context in which Revelation was originally written, the earlier Bible prophecies which led up to it, and its applications for us today, along with video excerpts from his comprehensive teaching on this New Testament book of prophecy.

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Known: Finding Deep Friendships in a Shallow World by Dick and Ruth Foth
Dick and Ruth Foth and WaterBrook Multnomah, 5 days

Through short daily Scripture readings, devotional thoughts, and questions for reflection, Bible teachers and speakers Dick and Ruth Foth offer insights into the many ways that God regularly demonstrates that he wants us to know and be known — and how we can live out that purpose in our daily lives.

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Toolbox for Life
Rick Warren, 14 days

Featuring daily Bible reading, devotional content from the original message series, and daily audio segments, pastor and bestselling author Rick Warren teaches the eight skills we need to succeed in the mission that God has given us, including “Focus on God’s Opinion,” “Don’t Fight Critics,” “Actively Resist Distraction,” and more.

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Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Through Spiritual Warfare
Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley and Charisma House, 5 days

Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley begins with daily reflections on Scripture, then expands on those principles with practical spiritual and psychological strategies drawn from her book, each one designed to help you strengthen your mind and your faith.

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Doing Things That Matter
Tim Mannin and OKC Community Church, 14 days

Exploring devotional ideas drawn from his book, pastor and church planter Tim Mannin helps you see the biblical foundation for a life of meaning and impact, then introduces you to the four key principles you can begin practicing today to build it: dream wildly, live differently, love recklessly, and lead courageously.

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