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Join us November 14 for a global Bible event. 🌍

International Day of the Bible

Let’s read the Bible together.

Join us on November 14 — along with millions of friends from all over the world — as together we celebrate International Day of the Bible.

Today, start our official Bible Plan for International Day of the Bible, a devotional about the many ways that Scripture can affect our lives, from our friends at the National Bible Association.

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And here are some more great places to start.

In addition to our official International Day of the Bible Plan, we’ve selected some other great Plans to celebrate the occasion, each one devoted to what it means to connect with God’s Word.

Meditations on the Gospel of Luke for the Family Meditations on the Gospel of Luke for the Family
American Bible Society, 21 days
 
Examens Examens
Abide and the Jesuits of Great Britain, 4 days
 
Popular Verses: A Video Devotional with John Piper Popular Verses: A Video Devotional with John Piper
John Piper, 10 days
 
The Impact of Scripture The Impact of Scripture
Life.Church and Wycliffe, 15 days
 

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November Featured Plans: Tim Tebow, Chris Tomlin, Time of Grace, and More

Shaken: Discover Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms
Tim Tebow, 5 days

In devotional excerpts from his new book Shaken, former Heisman Trophy winner, NFL player, ESPN analyst, and current New York Mets recruit Tim Tebow helps you see who you are by considering what God’s Word says about you.

Chris Tomlin: Never Lose Sight Devotional
Chris Tomlin, 11 days

In this series of eleven devotionals, join Grammy- and Dove Award-winning worship leader Chris Tomlin as he explores the Scriptures that inspired songs from his latest album, Never Lose Sight.

Find Your Miracle
Kerry and Chris Shook, 7 days

Discover how seven of Jesus’ miracles can still change your life today, in this series of devotionals from Find Your Miracle, the new book from pastors and bestselling authors Kerry and Chris Shook.

 

Finding God in the Hard Places
Ashley Abercrombie, 7 days

If your life feels crazy, join self-described wife, mama, pastor, and writer Ashley Abercrombie in this uplifting series of devotionals, and connect with God no matter where you happen to be in your journey right now: celebrating, suffering, transitioning, or even just bored.

What the Bible Says About Work: For New Graduates
David H. Kim, 5 daysFeaturing excerpts from the Faith and Work Bible, these five devotionals help you understand from Scripture the ways that God has equipped you to live out your faith in every area of your life — including in your working life and career.

Grow Your Vocabulary: Devotions from Time of Grace
Time of Grace, 5 days

Time of Grace breaks down five foundational biblical principles: what their key words actually mean, the historical context that informs them, and how you can apply them to your own life today.

Overcoming Addiction
OneHope, 7 days

Have an addiction or know someone who might? In this Bible Plan, Dr. Karl Benzio—a Christian psychiatrist—uses psychological sciences about how God designed our minds to work and unpacks the cause and symptoms of addiction. 

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What are you feeling?

Whatever’s going on in your life right now, you can find wisdom in God’s Word that can help you face it. But even when you can’t come up with specific search terms that apply to your circumstances, the Bible App’s new “Discover” feature can guide you toward Bible Plans that fit.

Just browse through our new emotions categories and tap on what you’re feeling. Choose from categories such as stress, loss, doubt, and more, each one color-coded to match your mood. Or tap on what you need, such as peace, hope, or joy. We’ve included just a few examples below to help you get started.

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Anxiety
American Bible Society, 7 days

Apply the practical “ask – read – reflect – respond” technique in this short series of devotionals as you discover what the Bible says about how we can learn to trust God more.

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100 Days of Hope
Hope International, 100 days

Staff and friends of HOPE International worked together to create this very special collection of Bible passages and devotionals, designed to connect you with the hope that comes from enjoying an authentic relationship with Christ.

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Toward a Fearless Tomorrow
John Piper and Desiring God, 7 days

Pastor and world-renowned Bible teacher John Piper takes you on a week-long devotional journey through the Scriptures to show you how you can embrace God’s greatness and let it carry you into a fearless tomorrow.

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The Peace God Promises
Ann Spangler and Thomas Nelson, 7 days 

Excerpts from award-winning author Ann Spangler’s book Peace God Promises reveal tangible steps you can take right now that will help you experience more of God’s peace, regardless of your circumstances.

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Unglued
Lysa TerKeurst, 5 days

In this 5-day devotional, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst helps you learn how to make wise choices even in the throes of raw emotion.

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Still not feeling it?

If you didn’t find what you were looking for in one of the Plans above, no worries. Discover for yourself: we have many more Plans, in many more categories:

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YouVersion Stories: Tina & Teddy Campbell

You’ll recognize Tina Campbell as renowned recording artist and half of the popular group Mary Mary. Maybe you’ve even been watching her popular TV show, already in its fifth season. Her husband Teddy also has an amazing background as a musician and drummer on shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and American Idol.

What you may not know is how real Tina and Teddy are, revealing their struggles, working toward a better marriage, and ultimately seeking to draw closer to God through His Word every single day.

Favorite Verses: Tina & Teddy Campbell

Tina and Teddy Campbell YouVersion Bible Plan Start Tina and Teddy’s brand new video Bible Plan, which gives a glimpse into some of their favorite Bible verses that minister and bring inspiration no matter the season of life.

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Connect:

Instagram: @teddyandtina

facebook.com/TeddyCampbellDrummer | facebook.com/IAmTinaCampbell

www.IAmTinaCampbell.com

“An Evening With Teddy And Tina Campbell” will tour the USA in the Fall of 2017. Dates for these nights of faith, forgiveness, and music will post on www.iAmTinaCampbell.com late Spring 2017.

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October Featured Plans: Casting Crowns, Miles McPherson, Wendy Pope, and More

How to Share Your Story
Miles McPherson and The Rock Church, 7 days

Daily Scripture readings and short video devotionals from pastor and evangelist Miles McPherson help you overcome your self-doubt, freeing you to share the story of your faith with confidence.

Casting Crowns: The Very Next Thing
Casting Crowns and The Overflow, 7 days

In this series of short devotionals, GRAMMY- and Dove-Award-winning artists Casting Crowns share the biblical inspiration and practical application behind seven of the songs on their new album, The Very Next Thing.

Jim Carrey, Pink Floyd, Solomon, & the Gospel
Axis, 4 days

Informed by the 30,000 face-to-face conversations that Axis teams enjoy each year with teenagers, these four discussion guide excerpts prove Solomon’s wisdom is still relevant today, with daily readings from Ecclesiastes followed by conversation-starter questions for teens and parents.

Wait and See: Finding Peace in God’s Pauses and Plans
Wendy Pope, 7 days

Through excerpts from her book Wait and See, author and Proverbs 31 speaker Wendy Pope reveals how you can reframe your painful seasons of waiting into what they actually are: sweet, beautiful times with God.

Speak Life
Brady Boyd, 4 days

Speak Life author (and self-proclaimed former “gunslinger” of painful words) Brady Boyd shows you how you can transform your past habits of reckless words into restored relationships — between God, yourself, and those you love.

Poets & Saints
Jamie George, 4 days

Based on his book of the same name, this fusion of biography, travel memoir, and biblical teaching from pastor Jamie George reminds you of the spiritual convictions that set you apart — and the truth that sets you free.

The Middle Seat Devo
Pedro LaTorre, 3 days

With daily Bible readings and short video devotionals, speaker and author Pedro LaTorre encourages you to draw closer to God and deepen your faith by learning what it means to truly love people.

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Discover: The fun, easy way to find the best Plans for you.

Get wisdom from God’s Word for whatever’s happening in your life right now. Our all-new Bible Plan “Discover” feature guides you toward the content that’s most relevant to you, as you enjoy exploring intuitive categories like these:

Listen & Watch

Plans featuring Audio or Video can lead you in prayer, equip you with teaching, offer encouragement and inspiration, and more.

New

Find our freshest content here, with Plans presented in the order in which they’re added, newest first.

Popular Topics

Drawn from common keyword searches and currently trending Plans, Popular Topics sorts Plans into meaningful categories such as Grace, Fasting, Leadership, Work, and Missions, to name just a few.

Relationships

Look here for Plans that deal with Marriage, Dating, Divorce, and Sex.

Feelings

Tap the color that matches what you’re feeling, or where you’d like direction, to browse Plans in categories such as Love, Anxiety, Hope, Stress, Loss, Joy, and Doubt, as just some examples.

Plans for…

Women, Men, Families, Parents, Kids, Groups, Singles, Young Adults, and Youth.

Through the Bible

Biblical Study. Explore themes of the Bible to further your knowledge and draw closer to God.

Partial Bible. Cover the Bible in sections, such as the Gospels, Books of Wisdom, or New Testament Epistles, to name just a few.

Whole Bible. Several options help you experience the entire Bible, such as in chronological order, in equal-length portions, shorter reading times with space for reflection, and others.

You may know…

Sections such as Pastors, Authors, Speakers, Musicians, and Athletes help you quickly scan across broad categories. You can also focus more narrowly on individual ministries or names, in categories such as Life.Church, Our Daily Bread, Time of Grace, Francis Chan, John Piper, Joyce Meyer, and more.

Because You Completed…

Searches across all of the Plans that other Bible App users have previously completed, and then suggests other Plans that you may also enjoy.

New to Faith

Look here for Plans selected to help you explore the biblical principles that define what it means to be a follower of Christ.

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