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This year, daily Bible use and installs of the YouVersion Family of Apps, which includes Bible App, Bible App Lite, and Bible App for Kids, increased at higher rates than ever before. Throughout this record-breaking year, the verse that the global YouVersion Community engaged with most was:&nbsp;<blockquote>“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”&nbsp;<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bible.com%2Fbible%2F111%2Fisa.41.10&amp;data=05%7C01%7Crichard%40klove.com%7Cbc1e4b32ab4b46cf56e908dbef407342%7C1e2152463fb64aeab4e0009f2a1de44e%7C0%7C0%7C638366832336571902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C7000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EQzyGzJJR76envBaAvvU8zQ2mzDWcwKUN8BgcnGkEUs%3D&amp;reserved=0">Isaiah 41:10</a></blockquote>This is the third year since 2020 that Isaiah 41:10 has earned the top spot of YouVersion’s Verse of the Year, which reflects the verse people highlighted, bookmarked, and shared the most. The verse also corresponds with the needs expressed in 2023’s top in-app searches as people around the world consistently turned to the Bible for answers about love, peace, hope, healing, and anxiety.“From a global perspective, we’ve all been through a lot in the last few years, so it’s no surprise that people continue to feel drawn to the hope and peace promised in Isaiah 41:10,” said Bobby Gruenewald, Founder and CEO of YouVersion. “Even though there’s a lot of fear and anxiety felt around the world, we believe faith is the answer, and it’s encouraging to see people continue to cling to God and His Word in their greatest moments of need.”Bible Engagement Acceleration&nbsp;Across its Family of Apps, YouVersion saw Bible engagement surge worldwide throughout 2023. Every month this year ranked among the all-time highest months in YouVersion’s 15-year history for both installs and daily use. Specifically, installs increased this year by more than 100 million devices while the previous record from 2020 was 76 million installs in one year. Also, compared to 2022, daily Bible use grew by 20% this year, representing about 12 million people engaging in the Bible each day.“Throughout this year, we’ve seen our global community engage with Scripture at impressively high rates,” said Gruenewald. “From what we’re seeing, this isn’t just a momentary surge but something that will last. We anticipate an even greater level of excitement around Bible engagement in the years to come.”When YouVersion launched in 2008, it began with Bible text available in English and Spanish, creating a community that was largely based in North America. Since then, it’s evolved into a global ministry that’s still experiencing significant growth in daily Bible use in North America while also reaching new people worldwide. In fact, more than 80% of YouVersion installs happened outside of the United States in 2023 with India, Africa, and Latin America standing out most.&nbsp;<figure class="image text-center"><img src="https://cdn.corpemf.com/news/71553.jpg" alt="Verse of the Year en espanol"><figcaption>[Photo Credit: YouVersion] Verse of the Year en espanol</figcaption></figure>Fastest-Growing Regions&nbsp;In 2023, India was one of the fastest-growing regions for the YouVersion Family of Apps with a 53% increase in installs compared to last year. As people in India installed and used YouVersion apps this year, they represented a diverse group within the global YouVersion Community as they engaged with more than 700 versions of the Bible in more than 350 languages. Children in India also engaged with Scripture at higher rates this year. The Bible App for Kids, which is available in 69 languages like Hindi and Bengali, saw a 131% increase in daily use in India as children engaged with the Bible through interactive animations and fun activities.&nbsp;YouVersion also saw a boom in Bible engagement in Africa throughout 2023, especially in daily use. Across the continent, daily Bible use was up 98% compared to last year, and several countries saw triple-digit growth including Kenya (225%), Cameroon (229%), and Uganda (288%). This growth was partially due to the October 2022 launch of Bible App Lite, which was designed to help people access God’s Word in areas with device and data limitations. In a little more than a year, the lite app was installed 17.2 million times in Africa alone. In Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bible App Lite even hit the number one spot in the Google Play Store ahead of other popular apps like TikTok, Whats App, Facebook, and Instagram.&nbsp;In Latin America, YouVersion saw remarkable year-over-year growth with a 107% rise in installs across the region and exceptional increases in several countries, including Uruguay (129%), Argentina (156%), and Venezuela (396%). With a concentrated effort to expand Spanish content offerings, YouVersion worked with about 475 Spanish-speaking partners to launch nearly 1,000 new Spanish Bible Plans in 2023. These important partnerships also made it possible for Bible App Lite to launch in Latin America in early November 2023. The lite app, which is now available in 14 languages, has seen early success in Latin America with nearly half a million installs in the first month.<figure class="image text-center"><img src="https://cdn.corpemf.com/news/71554.jpg" alt="YouVersion works alongside more than 4,660 partners globally to provide Bible text and quality biblical content to people in as many languages as possible. "><figcaption>[Photo Credit: YouVersion] YouVersion works alongside more than 4,660 partners globally to provide Bible text and quality biblical content to people in as many languages as possible.</figcaption></figure>Reaching Around the World&nbsp;As a free, donor-funded ministry, YouVersion works alongside more than 4,660 partners globally to provide Bible text and quality biblical content to people in as many languages as possible. With the generous help of Bible societies and publishers in countries around the world, YouVersion was able to add more than 200 versions of the Bible in 100 new languages this year. With these additions, the Bible App surpassed 3,000 Bible versions in 2,000 languages, which is an important milestone in helping more people access the Bible in their native tongue and engage with Scripture on a deeper level. Beyond Bible text, YouVersion also works with these global partners to offer devotional content through more than 30,000 Bible Plans in 84 languages.“Our vision is to bring God’s Word to everyone, everywhere, every day, and we know we can’t do it alone,” said Gruenewald. “More than ever before, we’re seeing the global Church unify around God’s Word, and it’s exciting to think about how many more people will grow closer to God because of the passion and commitment of our partners to work together.”For more information and visuals of the global YouVersion Community’s Bible engagement trends in 2023, visit <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youversion.com%2Fshare2023&amp;data=05%7C01%7Crichard%40klove.com%7Cbc1e4b32ab4b46cf56e908dbef407342%7C1e2152463fb64aeab4e0009f2a1de44e%7C0%7C0%7C638366832336571902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C7000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Ju%2BuluoM0uTbX6i9b5gDioC8ASZUD1wO2DU4Zda4Pnw%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.youversion.com/share2023</a>.&nbsp;<figure class="image text-center"><img src="https://cdn.corpemf.com/news/71555.png" alt="The Bible App for Kids, which is available in 69 languages like Hindi and Bengali, saw a 131% increase in daily use in India "><figcaption>[Photo Credit: YouVersion Bible app for kids] The Bible App for Kids, which is available in 69 languages like Hindi and Bengali, saw a 131% increase in daily use in India</figcaption></figure>About YouVersionCreated by<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.life.church%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Crichard%40klove.com%7Cbc1e4b32ab4b46cf56e908dbef407342%7C1e2152463fb64aeab4e0009f2a1de44e%7C0%7C0%7C638366832336571902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C7000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Tt1pTe4bN6Xt2%2B3Hx0DpzqFdX5M%2BvIwHS%2BcSRXd9lYg%3D&amp;reserved=0">&nbsp;Life.Church</a>, YouVersion designs free, biblically centered experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God throughout each day. The YouVersion Family of Apps—including the Bible App, Bible App Lite, and Bible App for Kids—has been installed on more than 725 million devices worldwide. The<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbible.com%2Fapp&amp;data=05%7C01%7Crichard%40klove.com%7Cbc1e4b32ab4b46cf56e908dbef407342%7C1e2152463fb64aeab4e0009f2a1de44e%7C0%7C0%7C638366832336571902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C7000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Bx9rQ61m%2FQIlUQPOibHO5maW2dmKgVkrbqOyRGN6uDo%3D&amp;reserved=0">&nbsp;Bible App</a> offers a Bible experience in more than 2,000 languages and helps people deepen their relationship with God. <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youversion.com%2Fbible-app-lite%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Crichard%40klove.com%7Cbc1e4b32ab4b46cf56e908dbef407342%7C1e2152463fb64aeab4e0009f2a1de44e%7C0%7C0%7C638366832336571902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C7000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Vx8WcXiMs1Qx8aC9YaAoojb8gFa2bZzFWXRrWujUh7k%3D&amp;reserved=0">Bible App Lite</a> is optimized for offline use and helps people access God’s Word in markets with device and data limitations.<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bible.com%2Fkids&amp;data=05%7C01%7Crichard%40klove.com%7Cbc1e4b32ab4b46cf56e908dbef407342%7C1e2152463fb64aeab4e0009f2a1de44e%7C0%7C0%7C638366832336571902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C7000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jf%2BQnOiBnVYD%2BV7x831jb87FofbMSoZk6Bh1PDdmaQM%3D&amp;reserved=0">&nbsp;Bible App for Kids</a>, developed in partnership with OneHope, helps children engage with the Bible through interactive animations and fun activities. 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13-year-old Joseph (‘Joey’) experienced his first Thanksgiving as a full-fledged member of an American family.&nbsp;His adoptive parents are Ohioans Tom and Melissa Brown.&nbsp;Joey’s name at birth in China was Zexi Xu.&nbsp;At age 3, he was severely burned in a field fire accident. The disfigurement from the burns made life very difficult for his Chinese family. “China is primarily and honor or shame country, and so your performance – and also your appearance – is very pertinent to your success,” explains Joey’s adoptive mother, Melissa.&nbsp;“Joey, specifically being burned, was a typical manifestation of [perceived] bad fortune, meaning for some people, they saw him as a sign of bad luck or that his family had done something that would bring tragedy to their family.” When his parents would take him places some people believed that an evil spirit was involved, and Joey and his parents were often treated with disdain. “As he grew older, that was essentially his life experience – that there was something wrong with him.” Everyday life was difficult.Life gets betterIn 2015, Joey, age 5, was able to travel to the United States for reconstructive surgery at Shriners Hospital for Children. Melissa became involved when a fellow church member told her Joey needed a host family to stay with during treatment. The Browns prayed and agreed to share their home with the boy.&nbsp;<figure class="image text-center"><img src="https://cdn.corpemf.com/news/70388.jpg" alt="Joey bangs the judge"><figcaption>[Photo Credit: Melissa Brown] Joey bangs the judge's gavel declaring his official adoption in the Brown family</figcaption></figure>After the medical procedures, Joey returned to China. But four years later was back in America for additional surgeries. Again, he stayed with the Browns. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Joey could not return to China for a long time. His Chinese family, who had posed the question of adoption once before, again asked the Browns if they would consider adopting their child. After lots of consideration and prayer, the Browns said, “Yes.”&nbsp;International adoption is not simple, but God made a way“We told the Lord that if this is what he wanted us to do, then he would have to make it happen, with both finding an attorney and providing the financial means to complete the adoption process,” said Melissa. “We found one attorney from Dayton who was able and willing to help us. And the Lord has provided the money as well.” And the Lord opened every door that needed to be opened. Dr. Chao Liu, assistant professor of psychology at Cedarville University, from China himself, assisted the Browns in translating court documents, becoming a mediator between the Browns and Joey’s parents.<blockquote>The adoption was finalized in September of this year. Joey is 13 years old. The Browns are now a family of six.</blockquote>“People often ask if he speaks English. And yes, he certainly does. He has lived here in the States for four-and-a-half years. He’s doing well in school, reading and writing. He’s made a number of friends. He is really doing very well,” smiles Melissa. “Joey made a profession of faith several years ago. He loves to read God’s word. He’s actively involved in discussion at church in a youth group. And he talks a lot about how the Lord can use his story for God’s glory as he gets older.”In our complete interview podcast just below Melissa shares her prayers for her son’s future – a very touching personal hope.<figure class="media"><oembed url="https://cdn.corpemf.com/news/71243.mp3"></oembed></figure>Editor's note: We want to thank Mark Weinstein and Sarah Mummert with <a href="https://www.cedarville.edu/">Cedarville University</a> for assisting us with this encouraging story. Melissa is a counselor and teacher at the Ohio Christian school.&nbsp;<figure class="image text-center"><img src="https://cdn.corpemf.com/news/71245.jpg" alt="Brown Family "><figcaption>[Photo Credit: Provided] Brown Family</figcaption></figure>

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<a href="http://jesus.film/">Jesus Film Project</a>, a leading initiative dedicated to engaging the watching world with Jesus, announces the launch of its latest cinematic undertaking,&nbsp;JESUS (2025).&nbsp;This ground-breaking film, set to hit theatres worldwide in December 2025, brings the story of Jesus to life as depicted in the Book of Luke, introducing His story to a new generation through cutting-edge film technology.<a href="http://jesus.film/">JESUS</a> (2025) serves as a spectacular remake of the iconic 1979 JESUS film, which holds a Guinness World Record as the most translated film of all time. Fusing unparalleled visual effects and computer graphics, the film benefits from the expertise and talent of a stellar technical and production team, whose credits include Pixar, Disney, and Star Wars.Dominic Carola, the director of&nbsp;JESUS (2025) has worked on notable animated films such as&nbsp;Mulan,&nbsp;The Lion King and&nbsp;Lilo &amp; Stitch. Carola said, "I feel honored to serve with this truly dream team of feature animation veterans and impressive studio industry artisans.&nbsp;<blockquote>We are working towards presenting the true story of Jesus beautifully animated and making His story more accessible to the world. Leaning into a classic artistic approach, we’re combining that with ground-breaking digital innovations to deliver a visually stunning and emotionally resonant portrayal of Jesus’ life like never before.&nbsp;</blockquote>The team is thoroughly excited that subsequent aspects of the animated film will be used across various platforms, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and the emerging Metaverse.”<figure class="image text-center"><img src="https://cdn.corpemf.com/news/71812.jpg" alt="Jesus image test scenes "><figcaption>[Photo Credit: JESUS (2025)/Jesus Film Project] Jesus image test scenes</figcaption></figure>The original Jesus Film continues to share the hope of ChristBack in 1956, a young American Christian missionary, Jim Elliot, was martyred by the Waorani tribe’s warriors along with four missionary partners and friends, for sharing the Gospel in Ecuador. Today, the Jesus Film Project Initiative - The Animated Story of Jesus - coincides with the ground-breaking development of the 2,100th translation of the original live action -&nbsp;JESUS film - released in 1979, into the Waorani tribe’s language from Ecuador.&nbsp;Josh Newell, Executive Director of Jesus Film Project, said, “Following a request for the film in the language, it will be delivered by a partnership comprised of the Jesus Film Project, indigenous Waorani translators, and voice actors from communities across the Waorani people. Just like the original, we hope this animated experiential film will ultimately touch lives in over 2,000 languages, spreading the hope of Jesus to people around the globe."It’s amazing to be a part of the continued dispersal of the story of Jesus. Even today in 2023, we’re sharing the gospel in new languages and new ways. The telling of the story of Jesus has evolved throughout history, from the Roman Road to the Gutenberg Press, and right up to the present day through the medium of animated film.“Jen Huff,&nbsp;the daughter of Paul Eshelman the director of the original JESUS Film said, “Through the 1979 JESUS film, tens of millions of people came to know Jesus. It’s a blessing to see the continuation of that legacy&nbsp;JESUS (2025) and to know that tens of millions more people will get to know the hope of the gospel. This film will authentically portray the greatest story of all time to the world, in people’s heart languages and across traditional and digital mediums – it’s so exciting." &nbsp;&nbsp;Get connected by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://jesus.film/">jesus.film&nbsp;</a>or by downloading the free Insider App to receive&nbsp;regular updates, behind-the-scenes images and ways to pray with us, as the global momentum grows.<figure class="image text-center"><img src="https://cdn.corpemf.com/news/71808.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>[Photo Credit: JESUS (2025)/Jesus Film Project] 'On Earth as it is in Heaven'</figcaption></figure>

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