That first step, it can be a real doozy. But we're going to have to take it sooner or later if we're ever going to get to where we want to go. This week I'm going to introduce you to a lovely little resource to help get that first step towards getting into the bible out of the way. Realistically you can be engaging the bible in a meaningful way within the next fifteen minutes.
goTandem is a smart and simple app designed to share bible verses with you that specifically speak to areas of your life that need encouragement and growth. You do not have to have a smartphone to use it, but that is my preferred use. You can use any digital device (which means if you're reading this, you can use goTandem). You can get the juicy details about the how and the why of it all here: https://www.gotandem.com/about . There is even a brief video in case you click that link and decide "that's a lot of words."
I have used this handy app for a few months now and I want to share a little tip with you that makes this app go from useless to priceless (it's free, by the way): write a note. At the end of each post there is usually a question. Answer it. No matter how simple it may seem at first, answer it. I have found that if I briefly scan a posted verse without writing a response my mind is a teflon pan and the verse slides right off. However, when I take the time to articulate a response it sticks with me. It may seem like a simple question at first, too simple, even, but answering it may prove more difficult than expected. The responses are private, so you don't have to worry about how personal what you write is, and there are no right or wrong answers.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
Also, how do you feel about my first "tip" about getting into the ancient words of Scripture being an app? Lame? Awesome? Let me know!
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Please note: I am not receiving any compensation from goTandem. They don't even know I exist. I just think it's great and wanted to share it with you!
goTandem is a smart and simple app designed to share bible verses with you that specifically speak to areas of your life that need encouragement and growth. You do not have to have a smartphone to use it, but that is my preferred use. You can use any digital device (which means if you're reading this, you can use goTandem). You can get the juicy details about the how and the why of it all here: https://www.gotandem.com/about . There is even a brief video in case you click that link and decide "that's a lot of words."
I have used this handy app for a few months now and I want to share a little tip with you that makes this app go from useless to priceless (it's free, by the way): write a note. At the end of each post there is usually a question. Answer it. No matter how simple it may seem at first, answer it. I have found that if I briefly scan a posted verse without writing a response my mind is a teflon pan and the verse slides right off. However, when I take the time to articulate a response it sticks with me. It may seem like a simple question at first, too simple, even, but answering it may prove more difficult than expected. The responses are private, so you don't have to worry about how personal what you write is, and there are no right or wrong answers.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
Also, how do you feel about my first "tip" about getting into the ancient words of Scripture being an app? Lame? Awesome? Let me know!
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Please note: I am not receiving any compensation from goTandem. They don't even know I exist. I just think it's great and wanted to share it with you!