Start the New Year off with a plan!

As a pastor, I’m often asked about my personal rhythms for prayer and Bible study. The most frequently asked question is related to mobile apps designed for spiritual growth.

As we move into the new year, I’d like to share some of these tools, and encourage you to make a plan to spend more time with Jesus over the next 12 months.

A caveat before I begin.

I want to acknowledge that some of you love physical resources (aka. books). That’s amazing! Personally, I have a small copy of Psalms and Proverbs in print, that I enjoy with my morning coffee.

I’m not trying to sway your preference to physically turn pages!

Now, onto the digital resources!

Below, I’ve included some screen shots of my phone, to show you what I’m using on a regular basis.

PrayerMate

This is the mobile app I use to keep prayer requests organized. PrayerMate has a unique algorithm built in, to cycle through all my prayer items on a weekly basis. Get PrayerMate »

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YouVersion Bible

This is the Bible app that I use for my daily quiet time with the Lord. There are multiple settings to allow each user establish their preferences, and a sharing function within the app or social media. Get YouVersion »

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Olive Tree Study Bible

This Bible app is for next level study, for those deep theological questions. This app connects to a massive digital library of free and in-app purchased dictionaries and commentaries, automatically connecting to each passage. Get Olive Tree »

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Faithlife Study Bible

This is a solid, yet simple study Bible for new Believers and beginners. This is also an in-church Bible app for Sunday messages, that connects to your church Faithlife Group (a church-based Facebook of sorts). It’s a great tool for home and church! Get Faithlife »

Be blessed in the New Year!

Praying that at least one of these options is a blessing to you in the New Year!