Apps to assist your Christian Walk

Here is a list of my personal Top Ten must-have apps for your iPad or tablet. These apps have been
compiled with the purpose of helping you grow in your Christian faith through Bible reading, Prayer, and Study. They are all free and all are available in the Apple app store. Many are also available on other platforms such as the Google Play Store.

1. Bible - Youversion's Bible app can't be beat. It includes every English translation you can think of and over 100 languages. Read or listen to the Bible. Make a reading plan. Keep notes, highlight, and share directly to social media sites like Facebook. 
2. Bible for Kids - Youversion just came out with a new version of their amazing Bible app for kids. Hear, watch, and interact with this fun, interactive Bible Story book for young children.  
3. Prayer Notes - If you are like me, you may not remember everyone time you tell someone you'll pray for them. The app I use to keep my prayer list up to date is called PrayerNotes. This app allows you to keep a list of those you are praying for right on your tablet. Keep track of requests and answers to prayer. Categorize your prayers by topic and add in the details of each request. 
4. Memorize Anything - The Bible says, "Your Word have I hidden in my heart so that I might not sin against you." Memorize scripture using this simple app. Read it once and then the app will play your verse back to you over and over. Repetition is the key to memorization. Memorize has 4 settings to change the playback so that it fades out from time to time allowing you to fill in the missing words and phrase. 
5. Evernote - Evernote is your virtual filing cabinet accessible from all your devices. I use Evernote to save articles, emails, and all my electronic notes. Search inside all your documents, even PDF files. Make Notebooks to keep everything organized. It's the last note-taking app you'll need. 
6. Facebook - It's no longer easy to knock on doors and show up unannounced at a strangers home. The new living room is online. And one of the best ways to join in a conversation is through Facebook. Pray for someone, discuss theology, or encourage a lonely single. 
7. Podcasts - Listen and watch sermons and leadership podcasts right from your device. Some of my favorites include Perry Noble from NewSpring Church, Andy Stanley from Northpoint Church, and Rick Warren of Saddleback. 
8. Kindle Reader - You don't need a Kindle from Amazon to read ebooks. Just download the Kindle reader app and you can read your books from your smart phone, table, or computer! Plus, most books are cheaper on the Kindle app than in paper copy. 
9. Spotify - Music on demand. No more are you confined to just a radio station. Formally a subscription service on tablets, Spotify is now offers free and unlimited listening on mobile devices. Thirsty for some classic Petra or Imperials? Want to know what's new in Christian music? This is the place! It's the songs you want, when you want them. 
10. Todo - Life is so busy, you need to keep on top of appointments, tasks, and projects. Todo is what I use daily to keep me on track. Separate Home, Work, and Other tasks. Set up due dates and times, repeat tasks, and so much more. 

What apps to you use that help you in your Christian walk? Drop me an email or send a Facebook message, and I'll share them in next week's KCC E-News. 

Tim Severance, Associate Minister at KCC