Monday, December 29, 2014

IN the NEWS - App's Top Bible Verses

Link below to get Bible App


"The Bible App has been downloaded more than 162 million times, according to the app's creator, YouVersion. And unlike the print version of the immensely popular sacred text, the digital version can be mined for data.
That traceability lets YouVersion come up with a number of interesting conclusions about how users all over the world are reading the Bible.

Gruenewald also found it remarkable that the most popular verse of the year internationally, Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.


In America, Brazil, and Nigeria, Philippians 4:8 came out as the frontrunner.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.


Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Australia were captivated by Jeremiah 29:11 this year.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD,
thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
 The social network feature added in 2014 allowed users to see and comment on others' Bible activity -- making it possible for friends to have mobile Bible studies. He's hoping the feature will become increasingly popular in 2015. They're also experimenting with making it easier to share scripture using images." HP