YouVersion is the software that I use in my office. It is quick to access and easy to navigate. I have a large, swivel monitor that I can rotate so my counselees can read whatever Scripture we are discussing.

Below is an email from the YouVersion Team that will take you to their site to checkout over 20 Bible reading plans to jump start your year in a Biblio-centric kind of way.

From the YouVersion Team

Just in time for the new year, we’ve launched more than 20 new Bible reading plans on YouVersion!

Click Bible Reading Plans

• 20+ plans are available online and on your mobile device, so you can keep up with your reading no matter where you are.
• You can customize each plan to match your schedule by making it shorter or longer.
• Easily track where you are by checking off each day’s reading. We’ll also show you how far along you are with a percentage of completion.
• Your online and mobile accounts will synchronize your information, including your plan and your progress.
• Soon, you’ll be able to build a support system by opting in for accountability emails to you and/or a friend.

Following a reading plan helps you stay on track with your Bible reading goals. Choose one (or several) and each day a special selection will be ready and waiting for you.

Pick the plan that’s the best fit for you:

Click Bible Reading Plans

See what God reveals to you when you spend time in Scripture each day!

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My friend Michael Stalker from Apex, NC has created a new ESV Bible Software. He has also created three other versions including the NASB.

You can find his bible work at Bible Touch. Take a look at it. It is an offline version that is compatible with iPhone and iTouch as well.

And you can download it as an APP on the iTunes site. It is $9.99 for each bible. If you purchase one of the versions from iTunes will you write a review for Michael’s work?

Here is a brief blurb from the Bible Touch Website: Bible Touch is a fast and intuitive application, great for the everyday user. Because Bible Touch only contains one version, it is one of the most affordable native Bible Apps on iTunes.

An Internet connection is NOT necessary to use this app! Aside from the ability to access the Bible in locations without WiFi or phone reception (airplanes, thick-walled interiors, churches, subways, etc.), this native application is significantly faster than web-based applications: perfect for keeping up with your pastor or teacher during sermons or classes.

Bible Touch also includes the following great features:

• An easy to use jump-to-book function
• User-defined bookmarks
• Chapter view
• Blazing-fast keyword search
• Red-letter text
• Continuous updates
• Text size adjustment
• English and Spanish localized user interface

Furthermore, when you purchase Bible Touch you will help us put a Bible in the hands of someone else. CrossComm is giving 10% of all net profits from Bible Touch to Samaritan’s Purse to be used for its Bible distribution programs.

I’m sure your heads are spinning with the frenetic pace of Thanksgiving, December and Christmas! Now here we are with the New Year breathing down our necks and if you are like me there are still unattended details to take care of.

Maybe this suggested reading plan will serve you as far as one less thing to do and hopefully be instrumental in keeping you focused as you get ready to crank up for the New Year.

The ESV Website has 10 different reading plans that you can choose from. Take a look and see if there is one that fits your preferences and if so, please take it for a spin and be surprised with your “God-engagements” this year.

Happy New Year!