Sunday, October 15, 2017

Help persecuted Christians in SE Asia get the Bible.

Everyone deserves a Bible. You can help.
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Make Bible history: Help get God's Word to people who have never had it.

If you saw our invitation earlier this year for #BibleForEveryone, you already know that the worldwide YouVersion Community has committed to help get God's Word translated for more than a billion people who don't have it yet. It starts here:

Most languages don't even have a complete New Testament.

Visionary Bible translators have already begun, working toward their goal of translating the New Testament for 99.9% of the world's population by 2033. You can join in this historic move of God.

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Change the world…before this year is out.

YouVersion has already been working with Bible translators, identifying high-impact projects that they could complete quickly with just a little more funding. Life.Church is committed, too — they're matching your contribution to Bible translation.1

The YouVersion Community's giving is already making a difference. Thanks to the generosity of those who supported our first two projects, almost 75,000 people in Zambia will soon receive the book of Acts for the first time, and some 140,000 people in Tanzania will have their own, brand-new New Testament. Today, we're announcing our third project:

Will you help persecuted Christians in Southeast Asia finish their New Testament by the end of 2017?

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Political and religious opposition in Southeast Asia make Bible translation there extremely dangerous, so we can't share specifics. What we can say is that some churches and YouVersion partners are helping native speakers fulfill their plan to complete the New Testament in four new languages by the end of 2017.

Their courageous sacrifice will make God's Word available for up to 960,000 people…and possibly encourage similar projects. Join us in praying that God accelerates their work. And give. When people experience God's Word in their own language, it has the power to change their eternity.

After this I looked, and there in front of me was a multitude that no one could count, people from every tribe and every nation.

Revelation 7:9a

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1 All contributions received through the #BibleForEveryone campaign will be used exclusively for the purpose of Bible translation. Life.Church is contributing $250,000 during calendar year 2017, spread across different, high-impact translation projects. As each project is completed, any remaining funds are then applied toward the next translation project, as selected by YouVersion and its partners. (See our original blog post for full details.)
 

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Find 😃 a Plan 😠 for your 😢 mood 😨

What does the Bible say about what you're feeling?
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Bible Plans about feelings

How are you feeling?

Whatever's happening in your life, you can find wisdom in God's Word to help you face it. But, for those times when you can't think of specific words to search for, simply tap on what you're feeling. Choose from stress, loss, doubt, and more, each one color-coded to match your mood. Or tap on what you need — like peace, hope, or joy.

To help get you started, we've included several examples below of emotions-related Plans.

Stress
Meditations for Overcoming Anxiety

Abide Prayer, 3 days

Find peace, comfort, and rest as you listen and follow along with three devotional videos (ranging from 8-17 minutes), each one designed to guide you gently through daily meditation on a Bible passage that addresses anxiety or worry, and then wrapping up with prayer.

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Hope
7 Days to a Hope-Inspired Life by Nick Vujicic

Nick Vujicic and Life Without Limbs, 7 days

Born without arms or legs, motivational speaker and evangelist Nick Vujicic shares the unique perspective he's discovered through a life of adapting and overcoming, along with key insights, inspiration, and hope from God's Word.

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Anger
I Forgive You, But…

Karen Jensen Salisbury, 5 days

Through daily Scripture and devotional excerpts drawn from her book I Forgive You, But…, author and speaker Karen Jensen Salisbury offers practical advice and inspiration that will help you find hope, freedom, and healing in the power of forgiveness.

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Anxiety
Anxiety About Money

Theology of Work, 3 days

Let these daily Bible readings, clear examples, concrete steps, and short prayers help you break free from the grip of financial worry, once and for all.

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Healing
Forgiveness

Craig Denison and First15, 7 days

Embark on a comprehensive 7-day journey into lasting healing, restoration, and positive life change, as you grow step-by-step through the biblical foundations of both giving and receiving forgiveness, daily reflective devotionals, guided prayer, questions for thought — and even options for further reading.

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Hope
Loneliness: Finding Hope And Connection

Need Him Global Ministries, 4 days

Discover hope and opportunity in connecting with others in meaningful ways — through daily Bible readings, devotionals, prayer, and even an option to visit with volunteers who would love to talk or pray with you.

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Peace
Pursuing Peace

Tearfund.org, 7 days

Each day features a Bible passage, devotional thoughts, an African proverb, and a tangible action step, all working together to help you not only to discover God's peace, but to become a force of change in projecting peace to the people around you.

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Fear
Stop It! No More Worry

Dr. Tony Evans and the Urban Alternative, 7 days

Pastor and author Dr. Tony Evans shows you how you can exchange your worry for peace, revealing what the Scriptures have to say about anxiety, along with practical steps that you can start taking right now to break the cycle to enter into a life of genuine freedom.

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Peace
Enjoying Peace in His Presence

Zondervan, 5 days

Featuring daily readings from her book, Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence, enjoy words of reassurance, comfort, and hope from bestselling author Sarah Young, as she helps you become aware of Jesus' presence and enjoy His peace.

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Depression
Finding Strength in Depression

American Bible Society, 7 days

Using the proven technique of Pray, Read, Reflect, and Respond, this series of daily devotionals from American Bible Society helps you connect directly with God's Word, where you will find inspiration, encouragement, faith and love.

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Depression
Depression

Life.Church, 7 days

If you've struggled with thoughts or feelings of depression, learn to quiet your mind and heart with peace, strength, and everlasting love from the simple, straightforward truth of Scripture.

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Anxiety
7 Things the Bible Says About Anxiety

YouVersion, 7 days

In this series of personal devotionals, YouVersion staff members share their reflections on the encouragement that God's Word promises for those who suffer with anxiety, sharing practical examples that can help you overcome worry — along with social-media-ready Verse Images that let you easily share your newfound hope with others.

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Loss
Hope in the Midst of Pain

Broadstreet Publishing, 3 days

Beginning with Scripture, and then offering devotional excerpts, helpful tools, and prayers from his book Finding Hope, James Goll shares the insights he discovered through his experiences with cancer — as well as the ultimate hope that he found in Christ.

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Joy
Quest for Joy: Six Biblical Truths with John Piper

John Piper/Desiring God, 6 days

Seeking to answer the most important question — "Why do we exist?" — pastor and bestselling author John Piper walks you through key biblical texts that explain the glory of God and our longing for joy.

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