ENGARDE!

Have you all heard of E-Sword? It's another useful online Bible resource that I have been checking out. Here's the pro's and con's so far:

• Pro: It's a free download (file size isn't too big).
• Con: You only get a limited amount of Bible versions for free. The rest you have to pay for. They aren't too expensive, but hey, free is free (i.e. YouVersion has 13 versions for free and more on the way).
• Pro: E-Sword has one of the most creative Scripture memory tools I've ever seen.
• Con: It requires some time learning to use it to the max. There is online training available however.
• Pro: You can create your own personalized "Parallel Bible" with up to 4 versions onscreen at one time (again, you have to pay for other versions to do so).
• Con: The screenshot does get a little "busy" with mulitple versions in view.
• Pro: You can create and store your own personal commentary & study notes.
• Pro: Print capabilities are impressive enough to allow you to create handy-dandy Bible study handouts which is useful for small group leaders/Sunday school lessons/etc.
• Con: No yearly Bible reading plan offered. It's meant to be a Bible "study" tool, so I understand why, but it would still be helpful.

Any of you using this tool? I'd love to hear your feedback too.

Are You Plugged-In?

Can you believe it? 3 blog posts in one day! How will you all have time to comment on all of them?

So I had a really cool opportunity today to be interviewed by The Oklahoman about Lifechurch.tv's online Bible called YouVersion. Apparently someone in the Central Office thinks I'm pretty cool. MUAHAHAHA! Anyway, when the article comes out I'll try to direct you all to it.

But the interview did get me to thinking.....

If you weren't aware, YouVersion is an online Bible created for YOU! The neat thing about it is YOU can add YOUR content to it so OTHERS might benefit from YOUR perspective/wisdom/thoughts. Have you ever read a passage of Scripture that reminded you of a song you heard on the radio, or vice versa? Have you ever watched a movie clip and thought "Geesh, that would be a perfect illustration of Luke 10:18?" In YouVersion, you can attach music or video clips to Scriptures in order to help OTHERS relate to them better. Or, you can simply link a Scripture to another website that expounds upon that particular passage. You can even simply add your own creative thoughts or a poem to communicate to OTHERS how God spoke to your heart through a particular passage. If you haven't checked out YouVersion, I'd encourage you to do so.

What online resources have you found helpful to your spiritual nurturing and growth?