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Announcing the Winners from 21-Day Challenge 2016
On February 1, we invited you to join us for this year’s 21-Day Challenge. Users who completed the day’s selections from at least one Bible Plan each day from February 1 through February 21 were entered into a random drawing for our grand prize, a YouVersion Prize Pack including an Amazon Fire tablet! The results are in, and the lucky winner is:
Banji A.
Congratulations, Banji!
Throughout the Challenge, many registered users who tweeted which Plan they were reading with the hashtag #BibleFor21 also won prizes*. Here they are:
Cara P., T-Shirt
Chad J., T-Shirt
Samantha B., Kindle Fire
Ryan C., YouVersion Prize Pack
Jackie E., Kindle Fire
Chynna B., YouVersion Prize Pack
Aaron J., YouVersion Prize Pack
Melissa M., YouVersion Prize Pack
Tim P., YouVersion Prize Pack
Suzanne P., Kindle Fire
Of course, the 21-Day Challenge isn’t about prizes; it’s about spending time every day in God’s Word. So to everyone who completed the 21-Day Challenge this year: way to go! If your special 21-Day Challenge badge hasn’t already appeared on your YouVersion profile, you should see it sometime within the next week.
Keep your momentum going!
We hope your time in God’s Word during these last three weeks has drawn you closer to Him. And we hope each day helped you get your daily Bible reading habit going. Our statistics from past Challenges are clear: once you establish a daily habit for several weeks, that momentum can carry you forward on a streak of consistent time in the Bible.
And with hundreds of Bible Plans in several languages, your next new favorite Plan is just a couple of clicks away:
* Weekly winners will be contacted through the social media channel where you posted. The grand-prize winner will be contacted through the email address associated with your YouVersion profile. Winners can expect to receive their prizes within the next few weeks. Refer to our original post for full contest rules.
About the Bible App
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Fun new visual way to understand the first 5 books of the Bible
Now Playing in the Bible App:
The Torah Series
As you read (or listen to) certain books in the Old Testament, do you ever wonder, “Why is this in the Bible? What’s the story behind this story?” Today we’re excited to announce The Torah Series, an all-new collection of animated short films from the Bible Project that answers questions just like these.
In Jewish tradition, the first five books of the Old Testament are called “the Torah.” In this series of short films, Bible scholars walk you step-by-step through the Torah’s themes and literary structure, as vivid animations help you see the connections between its stories. We think you’ll want to watch The Torah Series again and again — and share its clips with your friends.
Presented by YouVersion in partnership with The Bible Project — now, for the first time ever, you can watch The Torah Series in any of these places:
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The best way we know to prepare for Easter…
The best way we know to
prepare for Easter…
As that New Year’s excitement begins to fade, are you losing traction on some of the healthy habits you started this year? Thankfully Easter is on the way, bringing with it another chance for renewal. Christians all over the world observe the 40 days leading up to our remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection as a time to reflect, repent, and prepare our hearts to celebrate new life. Consider making the Bible an intentional part of your day, every day, between now and Easter Sunday.
 Lent for Everyone from N.T. Wright, 53 days |
 40 Days of Lent from Journey Church, 47 days |
 ReThink Lifefrom ReThink, 40 days |
 40 Days of Revival from Hillsong, 40 days |
 Preparing Our Hearts for Easter: A Lenten Devotionalfrom Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 40 days |
 In Our Place: Lenten Devotionsfrom Time of Grace from Time of Grace, 14 days |
 Awed by Christ’s Resurrection: 6 Days of Decreasefrom Alicia Britt Chole, 6 days |
Don’t see what you’re looking for here?
We have many more Plans to choose from:
The Bible is better with Friends.
The most important things in our lives are best when we’re sharing them with others. Ask a family member or a friend — or several — to join you in a Bible Plan during Lent. Then each day, discuss what you’re discovering. Share your questions with each other, and encourage one another as you pursue greater devotion to Christ. Adding Friends in the Bible App is easy!
Video: Players in This Weekend’s Game Talk about the Bible App
“It’s always the right message each day for me.”
—Lorenzo Doss, Cornerback, Denver Broncos
I play football, but I have to practice and I have to study to get better.
You do the same thing as a Christian.“
—Charles Tillman, Cornerback, Carolina Panthers
Sunday, February 7, will be the biggest day of the year in American sports. And, although the top two teams in American football are facing off as rivals on the field, several players from both sides share a love for the Bible. Now, thanks to YouVersion partner The Increase, listen to some of the players from today’s game telling why they love the Bible App:
Bonus: Media Day Video!
Thanks to our friends at fspn, we’ve just added a bonus video, featuring players from both the Panthers and the Broncos, talking even more about their love for the Bible at the pre-game Media Day:
Spread the Word.
Just like you, these guys love being able to connect with God’s Word anytime, anywhere with the Bible App. Whether it’s sharing the Verse of the Day, adding Bookmarks, or listening to audio Bibles, we’re all part of the same global community of people seeking God through His Word.
Find your inspiration…
straight from the source.
 UNPACK this… for Sports Fans Read intriguing sports stories through a lens of faith, unpacking biblical truths that will challenge, encourage, and inspire you. |
 The Increase NFL athletes like Matt Hasselbeck, Josh and Luke McCown, and Brandon Marshall, and MLB stars like Adam Wainwright, Brett Carroll, Paul Maholm (to name just a few) all share life lessons they’ve learned through their favorite Bible passages. |
 FCA: True Competitor SPORTS Devotional Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or teammate, train for unstoppable faith in all your relationships: at the gym, in the locker room, on the field, and especially at home. |