Faith Apps for the iPhone Junkie

Jesus Calling

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Millions of people have had their lives impacted by the encouraging words of Sarah Young in the best-selling, 365 day devotional, Jesus Calling. The Jesus Calling App is the mobile version of the time-tested classic packed with digital features that make this devotional more accessible than ever. It includes: full devotional text and fully written-out, scriptures that can be searched by keyword, date, topic, and verse, ability to share excerpts on social media sites, customizable notes for each devotional, view media, shop for other products by Sarah Young and gift the app to a friend.

In this devotional app, Sarah Young shares her own prayer journal with you. These writings are personal reflections based on Jesus’ own words of hope, guidance, and peace within scripture - penned by one who loves Him and reveres His Word. As you experience the devotions and the fresh look at Scripture, you will look forward to your time with him. Experience a deeper relationship with the Lord as you savor the presence of the one who will never leave you.

Download Jesus Calling here.

John Piper Daily Devotional

Desiring God is the company behind the John Piper Daily Devotional app and their mission is to help people everywhere understand and embrace the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. The daily devotional app provides short but substantive readings that aim to feed your joy in Jesus every day of the year.

The app includes: star devotionals to add to your favorites list, the ability to share devotionals via Facebook, Twitter, and more, browse devotionals by scripture passage, the function to swipe to view devotionals for other days, daily reminders to read, font adjustment, night reading mode, search function to find devotionals and the ability to change languages.

Download John Piper Daily Devotional here.

My Year of Faith

The My Year of Faith mobile app is a response to the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI’s call to utilize new media and technology in the New Evangelization. My Year of Faith engages the faithful each day of the 410 days of the Year of Faith, providing an online community of daily catechesis, challenges for spiritual growth and opportunities for participating in the New Evangelization.

“My Year of Faith” follows in the tradition of Archbishop John F. Noll who utilized the best agency of publicity of his day to spread and defend the Catholic faith. It offers every user a format to engage daily in his faith, deepen his relationship with Jesus Christ, and spread the Good News to every corner of the digital continent.

Download My Year of Faith here.

Faithlife Study Bible

Faithlife Study Bible is the world's most advanced digital study Bible. Users have the ability to study their favorite translations, highlight important verses, and take notes on interesting passages. Through the connection of the faith community users can share discoveries, inspiring quotes, encouraging verses, and much more. The app even provides the ability to connect to your church’s proclaim presentation and receive signals sent straight to your mobile device.

The Faithlife Study Bible is constantly growing in order to help you grow. It’s always being updated with new content to help you draw connections and find new understanding in Scripture.

Download the Faithlife Study Bible here.

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