A Christmas tradition for you

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Enjoy the Christmas Story

This year’s Christmas celebrations might look a little different, but you can still intentionally create memories. Try starting a new tradition this year by reflecting on The Christmas Story with your family!

Gather around your Bible App and listen to a narration of Luke 2 while a crackling fireplace flickers on your screen.

This special video is now available to watch in your Bible App or on YouTube.

Hear the Christmas Story

Want more nativity videos?

Visit the Videos section of the Bible App or Bible.com for a special collection of Christmas clips from Lumo.

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Unwrap “The First Christmas Gift” with Your Kids

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How do you help your children understand the true reason you celebrate Christmas?

The Bible App for Kids story, “The First Christmas Gift,” helps the kids in your life experience the first Christmas. Through interactive animations and learning activities, your children will discover why the miracle of Jesus’ birth matters to them.

Christmas is a special time of year that’s perfect for creating memories as a family. Download a Christmas coloring sheet and then make watching “The First Christmas Gift” a family tradition by opening the Bible App for Kids.

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Count down to Christmas with these Plans

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Christmas is Coming!

Although Christmas is meant to be joyous, the week leading up to it can often feel overwhelming. How do we prepare our hearts when we barely feel prepared at all? This week, get ready for Christmas by seeking God through a Christmas Plan.

Christmas Challenge Badge

Celebrate our Savior’s birth and earn the 2020 Christmas Challenge Badge by completing any of the Plans below.

Browse Christmas Plans

Your generosity can help change lives. Here’s how:

Despite the global challenges of this year, God has used every situation to draw people closer to Him. Before the pandemic even began, God was preparing His Church to be a beacon of hope and healing to a hurting world.

“Every day I wake up and there’s this longing to pick up my phone to see what God says. [YouVersion] has helped to keep my life in check and to read God’s Word on a daily basis. It has given me a lot to meditate on, and the different translations YouVersion offers have given me a clearer understanding of what the Scriptures say. I’m glad I’m part of this move of God.

—Blessing, Nigeria

God’s Spirit is moving, drawing people to Himself in numbers we’ve never seen before, in a year we couldn’t have anticipated.

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Revival is happening.

Even in our world’s hardest moments, God’s light is growing stronger.

“My life had been a rollercoaster until God revealed Himself to me. I sold drugs for a living and was addicted to many of them. I was tired of living and thought earth would be a better place without me. But after a lot of uneasy consideration, I decided to give it one more shot. I had been to many traditional rehabilitation centers, but I finally went to a faith-based program. God presented Himself almost immediately once I made it to the program and started seeking His Word. Every time I open YouVersion, God’s light grew stronger and my withdrawals dissipated. Eventually, it led to where I’m at now—filled with His Word and four months clean with no urges to use or sell drugs.”

—Justin, USA

These are just a couple of stories. Now, take a moment and think about your own journey. Where were you when you first heard about YouVersion? In what ways has God used the YouVersion Bible App to encourage you?

There are millions of people around the world just like Blessing and Justin—and just like you. And when you give to YouVersion, you help us reach them.

In the first half of 2020, YouVersion experienced over one million more people engaging with God’s Word than ever before.

Your giving allows us to make sure that every person, speaking any language, can experience the life-transforming power of Jesus.

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God is changing millions of lives around the world through His Word. And when you give to YouVersion, you help us provide a way for these people to draw closer to God…right when they need it most.

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A Prayer for Joy

Joy to the world…

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…the Lord has come!

It wasn’t the royal arrival anyone anticipated. And yet, Jesus’ appearance changed everything. In an instant, the Son of God became “God with us”—and over 2,000 years later, our weary world is still rejoicing.

Today, as you prepare for Christmas, spend some time celebrating that Jesus’ humble birth prepared a way for us to draw near to Him.

A Prayer for Joy

Jesus, thank You for becoming Immanuel, “God with us.” It’s because of You that I can experience true joy.

I admit that it can sometimes feel hard to be joyful in the middle of a busy or difficult holiday season. But when the cares of my heart are many, Your comfort gives me renewed hope and cheer.

So today, I choose to take refuge in You and rejoice. I will sing for joy because You are my strength and my salvation. In Your presence there is fullness of joy! And because of Your humble arrival over 2,000 years ago, I am now able to experience the joy of Your presence forever. Thank You.

You are always worthy of all glory, honor, and power—and so no matter what I face, I will choose to worship You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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