1+ hour, 26+ min ago (728+ words) YouVersion, which says it is the creator of the world's most downloaded Bible apps with more than one billion installs, says that 2025 has so far been a record-breaking year of Bible engagement. It said this comes as momentum continued to build leading into and throughout Global Bible Month in November. It announced on Dec. 4 that Isaiah 41:10 was the most engaged-with verse throughout 2025, marking the fourth time in six years the verse has claimed the top spot, which is a testament to the enduring need for God's reassurance in uncertain times. "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10) "I think this verse keeps rising to the top because it addresses one of our…...

3+ hour, 13+ min ago (150+ words) My mother did not just read the Bible. She studied it. According to her notes, she also read many of the key Christian books of her time, some that she owned and many that she borrowed from the church library. She also read letters and reports from missionaries, and a variety of Christian and other magazines. " " Life is hard. " " Faith is hard. " " We are here on this earth to serve. " " We can find God in everyday things and activities and in ordinary people. It is true that these ideas now seem quaint and old-fashioned. But that is their power and importance. The meditations offer a corrective to our own modern biases. They contain wisdom and insights from a previous generation that can help us today, and in that sense they are as relevant today as they were in the last…...

4+ hour, 12+ min ago (108+ words) Peace in Christ. Isa 29:18 KJV (18) And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness. The earth became without form.without the form of Christ.and void.void of the knowledge of the glory of God. His... (18) And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness. The earth became without form.without the form of Christ.and void.void of the knowledge of the glory of God....

5+ hour, 25+ min ago (273+ words) The Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. (Acts " The Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. (Acts 23:11) Are you a witness for the Lord, and are you just now in danger? Then remember that you are immortal till your work is done. If the Lord has more witness for you to bear, you will live to bear it. Who is he that can break the vessel which the Lord intends again to use? If there is no more work for you to do for your Master, it cannot distress you that He is about to take you…...

7+ hour, 18+ min ago (78+ words) A majority of pastors are now using artificial intelligence to prepare their sermons, with ChatGPT and Grammarly reported as the top two AI tools, new survey data shows. "ChatGPT is the most visible generative AI tool that can engage in human-like conversations and assist with a wide range of... A majority of pastors are now using artificial intelligence to prepare their sermons, with ChatGPT and Grammarly reported as the top two AI tools, new survey data shows....

9+ hour, 43+ min ago (1033+ words) Reading 1 Isaiah 11:1-10 On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. The spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the LORD, and his delight shall be the fear of the LORD. Not by appearance shall he judge, nor by hearsay shall he decide, but he shall judge the poor with justice, and decide aright for the land's afflicted. He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked. Justice shall be the band around his waist, and faithfulness a belt upon his hips. Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb,…...

13+ hour, 6+ min ago (160+ words) I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down... "I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago (517+ words) An artificial intelligence-powered tool created this summary based on the source article. The summary has undergone review and verification by an editor. A majority of pastors are now using artificial intelligence to prepare their sermons, with ChatGPT and Grammarly reported as the top two AI tools, new survey data shows." "ChatGPT is the most visible generative AI tool that can engage in human-like conversations and assist with a wide range of tasks, from answering questions to generating content," researchers wrote in "The 2025 State of AI in the Church Survey Report" prepared by AiForChurchLeaders.com and Exponential AI NEXT." "As the most popular AI tool among church leaders (26%), ChatGPT is being used for applications such as sermon preparation, research, and crafting church communications. Its versatility and ease of use make it a powerful asset for streamlining ministry work and sparking creative…...

20+ hour, 30+ min ago (219+ words) December 7, 2025 by David and Robin Watters Reading: Isaiah 37:1417; Mark 8:110 Key Verse: Isaiah 37:16 " "O LORD of Heaven's Armies, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth." Why do we hesitate"or even resist"doing hard things? Whether it's a difficult task, exercise, or a hard conversation, we often believe the lie: "I can't do this because" Fear of consequences holds us back. We worry someone may be offended, upset, or (for me) maybe they will leave the mission field. Conflict feels too heavy, so we avoid the hard thing. But God calls us to lay our burdens before Him, trust Him, and then step forward in His strength to do what He asks. Together, these passages remind us: the hard…...

23+ hour, 43+ min ago (854+ words) by Tony Davenport | Dec 7, 2025 Bible app YouVersion has revealed that Isaiah 41:10 has taken the top spot as its most engaged verse of the year, for the fourth time in six years. "I think this verse keeps rising to the top because it addresses one of our deepest needs, the assurance that we're not alone," the app's founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald reflected. "In a world full of anxiety and uncertainty, people are drawn to God's promise to be with us, to strengthen us, and to help us." "That message never gets old because the need for it is universal and timeless." MOST ENGAGED VERSE OF 2025: ISAIAH 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand....