A new year usually mean new goals.  Have you thought about what you want to accomplish in 2012? Maybe you would like to get into the Bible more often, but find it hard because of life’s distracting, busy pace.  Maybe you would like to start exercising more to become a healthier new you, yet you find other things just happen to take priority over a 30 minute walk.

Let’s face it making time for your quiet time and your health can just be hard to prioritize.  Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to stay committed to these goals you so strongly want to achieve.  I challenge you to do something new this year and break the cycle.  Let’s make a change and commit to something you can truly reap the benefits of, both physically and spiritually.

Well, What are you ‘Weight’-ing for? Let’s walk in the new year in with Jesus…’40 Day Walk With Jesus’

In celebration of the New Year and the ministry that powers Bible.is’s 40th anniversary, let’s start Reading, Listening, and Seeing the Bible in a new way with the “40 Day Walk with Jesus” Program on Bible.is app.  On JANUARY 9th, commit with me to listen to the Bible while you walk, jog or run 30 minutes a day for 40 Days and you will hear the whole New Testament as you melt away those holiday delectables you so enjoyed.

C’mon, let’s get started!  It’s easy and it will be fun challenge to do together.

Here’s How to Get Started!

1. Get the Bible.is App (Android Market, iTunes, Amazon)…then Start the ‘40 Day Walk with Jesus’ Program

2. Join “The Walk”…Join other Bible.is users from around the world on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+

3. Invite your Friends…Share this wonderful experience with family and friends.

“How Do I Start The ’40 Day Walk with Jesus’ Program on My Bible.is App?”

The Programs feature in the Bible.is app, helps you read and listen to the Bible on a daily basis in a way that fits your schedule.

On Monday, JANUARY 9th, select the ’40 Day Walk with Jesus’ Program, follow these instructions:

Bible.is for Android

1. From the Bible reading view, press the Menu function key
2. Tap MORE and then “Programs” in the main navigation
3. Select the “40 Day Walk” to get started.

Bible.is for iOS

1. From the Bible reading view, tap the back arrow
2. Tap MORE and then “Programs” in the main navigation
3. Select the “40 Day Walk” to get started.

Get ready to start something new with Bible.is this year and Walk This Way…with Bible.is

There’s an email making its rounds with a song called “Where’s the Line for Jesus?”: Where’s the Line to See Jesus.  It talks about a child at the mall who sees the line to see Santa Claus and he innocently asks this question:

“Where’s the line to see Jesus…?”

A few years back ( before the advent of outdoor malls ) the mall in our town had a gorgeous life sized Nativity scene.  It was placed front and center as you walked in the mall.  A couple years later, it was placed back by the food court.

The last time I saw it displayed, it was tucked away in a nook on the far side of a failing department store.  I was glad to see that Chicago’s Daly Plaza still displays a Nativity Scene.

My question for you is:

Is there a Nativity Scene, in a mall or public place, in your town?

If so, share a picture with us on Facebook, Twitter or Google+?

The Bible.is Family wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

In one month, Faith Comes By Hearing has more than doubled the languages offered on their free Bible app, Bible.is. Just last month, the world’s largest Audio Bible ministry announced that the app contained 218 languages. That number now stands at an astonishing 542 languages, which are accessible on the app and website – many with text and audio. The ministry is working toward having both text and audio available for every language on the app.

Bible.is was introduced as an iPhone app just a year ago. Today it is also available for iPad and mobile Android devices, as well as on the web at http://www.Bible.is. The app has now reached 5 million downloads.

Originally only functional in English, the app can now be downloaded for navigation in seven additional languages, including Spanish, Chinese and Arabic.

“Our progress over the last year has been nothing short of miraculous, but I guess that should be expected when you’re working for the Creator of the universe,” quips Troy Carl, Faith Comes By Hearing’s national director and architect of the ministry’s Digital Bible Project.

“In all seriousness, we realize this technology is a gift from God. And we are humbled to bring honor to Him by providing free access – in the heart languages of the world – to the saving message that is found in His Word.”

Bible.is belongs to the larger Digital Bible Project, which has become the world’s largest, standardized, digital resource of Bible text and audio. The ministry currently holds word-for-word Audio New Testaments in 565 languages, with a goal of having 2,000 such recordings by 2016. Current estimates show this will represent a potential outreach to 97% of the world’s population.

“The fulfillment of the Great Commission is no longer a hope…It’s a reality.” -Troy Carl

In addition to the Bible app, Faith Comes By Hearing offers free access to Audio Bibles on their website via streaming and downloads, with podcasts available in their iTunes store. For those areas that do not yet have regular access to the Internet or mobile devices, the ministry continues to reach out by providing Audio New Testaments on a solar-powered device called the Proclaimer. As of this release, more than 290,000 of these devices are proclaiming God’s Word around the world.

A desktop computer serves as your base station. You use a tablet every night on the couch. A smartphone is your go-to access point while on the go. You experience the Bible in multiple formats. How do you ensure that your Bible experience stays with you no matter what device you’re using?

Enter Bible.is.

Our latest update has made it super simple for you to create bookmarks, make highlights, and take notes on any verse in the Bible – from any computer. Plus, whether you’re using a new Android tablet, the latest iOS device, or a speedy web browser on your home or work computer, your important thoughts and reflections on the Bible stay with you. Just think of it as syncing your way to a better Bible experience.

The best part? Syncing just works. Here’s how easy it is to keep your Bible experience in sync from now on:

1. Create a Bible.is Account (We timed it. It takes 20 seconds on average, and can be done from any Bible.is app)
2. That’s it!

We’ve designed the experience so that you don’t have to think about syncing your bookmarks, highlights, and notes – it just works. Be sure to watch our demo video to see it in action:

We hope you enjoy this great new feature, and look forward to keeping even more of your Bible experience in sync for future releases. Why not join our community so you can be the first to know about future updates, tips, and even giveaways?

• www.facebook.com/Bibleis
• www.twitter.com/Bibleis
• http://support.bible.is

Read. Listen. Share. Just a click away.

Now you can enjoy Bible.is Online from the comfort of Google’s Chrome web browser. We’ve designed it to be the simplest, easiest way to read, listen to, & share the Bible, and having it in the Chrome Web Store makes it that much easier.

Chrome users, please take a minute Install, Rate, & Review the app and help spread the word!

Join the thriving Bible.is community to keep up to date, be inspired, and grow in your faith:

• www.facebook.com/Bibleis
• www.twitter.com/Bibleis
• http://support.bible.is

Join Bible.is users from around the world on a 40 day walk through the New Testament

Today is the day! You can join thousands of other Bible.is users from around the globe on the 40 Day Walk With Jesus. The best part? You can join from the comfort of your Bible.is app for iOS, Android, or Facebook.

The Walk takes you through the New Testament a few chapters at a time, letting you listen, read, and share your way through the greatest story ever told. You’ll finish right before Easter!

That’s right–you can experience the entire New Testament in just 40 days with people from around the world, whether you use your iOS device, Android, or Facebook!

Head on over to our Facebook Page to get the Bible app, join the event, and start the Walk with friends and family around the world!

40 Day Walk WIth Jesus is brought to you by Bible.is™, a ministry of Faith Comes By Hearing.

Congratulations to Varsha from Florida, the winner of a brand new Galaxy Tab pre-loaded with Bible.is for Android.

Bible.is for Android looks and sounds great on all the newest tablets, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Thanks to all who entered the contest. We wish you a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

UPDATE: We have a winner. Thanks to all who participated!

Just in time for Valentine’s, we have a wonderful opportunity for our Bible.is community: Win a Samsung Galaxy Tab by helping us share the love of the Word of God!

Fill the Galaxy with Love – Enter now!

Share Bible verses from your iPhone to Facebook, Twitter, SMS, or Emai

New Ways to Share

In addition to Facebook, you can now share the Bible with anyone in the world via Twitter, Email, or SMS. To use your new sharing options, just tap a verse and tap the sharing icon.
The first time you share on Facebook or Twitter, you’ll enter your account credentials. After that, it’s a two-tap action to share on both social networks, and you won’t have to enter your credentials again.
Oh, and don’t worry about hitting character limits on Twitter–the app will truncate things for you and provide a link to the full verse, which will be nicely highlighted on Bible.is for easy viewing.

New Donate Feature

Many users have asked us how they can help us spread the word though a donation, so we’ve added a simple Donate feature. Just tap “More” then “Donate” if you’d like to help support the work of Faith Comes By Hearing.

Full Spanish Localization

A fully localized Spanish version of the application is bundled in this release. To access the full Spanish application interface, change your device language to Español, then open Bible.is. All interface icons, messages, and even support will then be in Spanish.

We encourage you to upgrade iOS

We have noticed that some users with early versions of iOS are experiencing difficulty with the latest versions of Bible.is. Though Bible.is will install on devices with older versions of iOS, we recommend that users connect their device to their computer, sync to iTunes, and upgrade to the latest version your device will support. Thanks!

Join the Community

There are many ways to be a part of the blessing with Bible.is:

• Join our lively fan page on Facebook
• Follow & mention our Twitter presence
• Contribute to our support community