Global Share the Bible Day: A New Christmas Tradition

YouVersion, a software application for your smartphone, introduced a new Christmas tradition in 2010: Global Share the Bible Day.

On December 25, the YouVersion community shares the story of God's love with their friends and family through mobile and online communication.

Many Christians get so caught up in the hustle-and-bustle of the holidays that they lose sight of the reason for their celebration: God's indescribable gift, Jesus Christ.

Does this describe you?

Global Share the Bible Day is a tangible way to remind people of the real Christmas story through God's Word, the Bible.

• For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. -- John 3:16
• For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. -- Romans 6:23
• Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! -- 2 Corinthians 9:15

Global Share the Bible Day is a practical reminder of what Christmas is all about. It helps you start a conversation about your faith, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. This Christmas, join the YouVersion community and celebrate God's love with your loved ones.

Anyone can participate in Global Share the Bible Day. Just take a moment on Christmas Day to share what you love about the Bible.

How Can You Share?

1. Update your Facebook or Google+ profile status.
2. Tweet an update on Twitter with the hashtag #Bible.
3. Change your website or blog theme for the Christmas holidays.
4. Connect and visit with someone that you meet online.
5. Start a conversation about the Christmas story or your personal faith.
6. Spread the word about Global Share the Bible Day.

What Can You Share?

• Your faith or your story -- what has God done in your life?
• Your favorite Bible verse -- what does it mean to you?
• The real Christmas Story -- what is your favorite part?
• The YouVersion Bible -- how can you get the free Bible app?

YouVersion started Global Share the Bible Day to get people talking about Jesus on Christmas Day. Will you prayerfully consider joining the YouVersion community? Talk to those in your circle of influence and ask them to spread the word about this new Christmas tradition.

YouVersion is a free mobile application for smartphones. It represents a new frontier for LifeChurch.tv, a global network of evangelical churches on a mission to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

YouVersion uses innovative technology to put the Word of God right at your fingertips. Access Scripture verses, Bible reading plans, personal bookmarks, and community contributions from anywhere in the world.

The free application was developed for several operating systems including Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone, HP webOS, Java, Symbian, and Mobile Web. It offers more than 100 Bible translations in nearly 80 different languages.

Copyright © 2011. Annette R. Smith. All rights reserved.

Published: December 14, 2011 / Modified: April 4, 2013.

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