Here’s something to look forward to: Easter Sunday is just two weeks away.
Complete any Easter Plan between now and then, and you’ll earn the Easter Challenge Badge. When you start a Plan, invite a few friends to join you, and turn your thoughts toward the risen Christ together.
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Today, together with our partner OneHope, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Bible App for Kids in Amharic & Uzbek. 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:
) to open Settings.The audio will now play in that language, and any text will appear in that language, too!
Please help us celebrate this great news!
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 65 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 62 languages — now including Amharic & Uzbek!
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We have this map at YouVersion. Every time a person opens the app, an anonymous dot lights up for a few seconds. To us, every one of these dots represents a person, a story, a life. Our map serves as a constant reminder for us that, every moment of every day, we want to help you connect with the One who holds everything you need.
Especially as Easter approaches, we’ve been reflecting on ways we can help you draw closer to God this year. In Matthew 6, Jesus taught about three traditional ways that many Christians turn their attention toward God’s kingdom during this season:
“When you fast…
When you pray…
When you give…”
From the way He talked about each, it was clear that Jesus expected His followers to practice all three. When you support YouVersion financially, you’re cultivating a heart of generosity, and your gift is making an eternal difference in people’s lives, all over the world.
Pause and take a deep breath. As you do so, reflect on last year. What has God done in your life since Easter 2020?
When you’re in the middle of a long season, it can be easy to forget what God is doing in the midst of your circumstances. That’s one of the reasons why reflecting on God’s Word is so important: it helps us slow down and remember that God is faithful in every season of life.
As you prepare for Resurrection Sunday, spend some intentional time reflecting on God’s faithfulness by studying the Verse of the Day.
Open your Bible App, and look for the Verse of the Day. Before you start reading, ask God to make you aware of anything He wants to show you. Then, read through the verse slowly, paying close attention to any words that stand out to you.
Ask yourself: What does this verse reveal to me about God’s character? What is the main point of this passage? How can I apply this to my daily life?
End this time by asking God to help you reflect on this verse throughout your day.
Once you’ve read through the Verse of the Day, tap “Compare Versions” and select 3-5 Bible versions you want to compare. Read through each version and pay attention to any language variations. Allow the differences to give you a broader understanding of the verse.
Ask yourself: How does each version approach the text? What do I learn about God by comparing versions? What words or phrases stand out to me?
Write down anything that God shows you, and then ask Him to help you apply this verse to your life.
Spend the first five minutes bringing to mind any concerns or problems competing for your attention. Ask God to show you truths in His Word, then slowly read the Verse of the Day and compare versions.
After you’ve done this, type the verse reference into Discover to see related resources. Choose one resource to study as part of your reflection time.
Ask yourself: What perspective does this resource provide? How does it influence or confirm what God has been showing me through today’s verse? What is resonating with me, and how can I apply it to my life?
Once you’re done, write out 2-3 takeaways about the Scriptures you’ve studied. (You can even try this study method.)
Once you’ve finished your reflection time, spend a few minutes asking God to remind you throughout the day of all that you’ve learned. Repeat this process every day until Resurrection Sunday.
The ones who encourage you to love God and others. The ones who show courage, compassion, and kindness—the women who inspire you to become who God made you to be. What have you learned from them?
Right now, thank God for the inspiring women He’s placed in your life. Then, start a Plan by women who encourage us to seek God every day.
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