Although the Bible can be accessed digitally in hundreds of ways, the 'YouVersion' platform is by far the most widely used around the world.

For the third year since 2020, Isaiah 41:10 is the most highlighted, bookmarked, and shared verse of the year worldwide.

The YouVersion Bible app annual report stresses that “Ukrainian-language Bible engagement skyrocket in several European countries many by triple digits”.

The Chinese government claims that the apps violate laws prohibiting the use of religious texts or materials.

The new regulation also states that religious leaders must “support the leadership of the Communist Party” and must not “endanger national security” or be “dominated by foreign forces”.

The European evangelicals and churches are called to pray and to engage with the Bible from 10 to 17 January.

More than 40 million people used Bible reading apps and websites, sharing around 15 million verses on Easter Sunday.

The YouVersion Bible app annual report shows that “people read and listened to the Bible 30% more this year, and 478 million verses have been shared”.

Scripture engagement in the remotest regions of Uzbekistan.

As preachers, as pastors, or as parents, let’s not usurp the Spirit’s role and try to force things along. 

According to the YouVersion Bible App, this verse “was shared, bookmarked and highlighted more than any other this year”.

Digital reading, often by design, makes meditation difficult, because hyperlinks outward, continually refreshing newsfeeds and flashing ad banners are constantly encouraging us to move.

A young company based in Barcelona (Spain) creates digital apps to share biblical stories with children, whilst supporting missionary projects.

As worldwide interest with Bible reading grows, YouVersion developers say their mission with the app is simple: to help readers engage more fully with the Word of God.

“I am selling this thing I truly believe is fiction,” says developer. McKendrick was raised as a Mormon, but left the faith.