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I recently stumbled on a newish app that has been a huge game-changer for me and my approach to Scripture memorization. I suppose I should rephrase -- it has caused me to have an approach to Scripture memorization. The Verses app (available for iOS and Android -- Beta testing) is all about memorizing Scripture in an engaging way. Within the app you can choose any verse from any book of the Bible to memorize. Then, through a series of games and challenges you work your way toward memorizing that verse. You can also add on the subsequent verses as your memory gets stronger so you can memorize whole passages. For example, start with Luke 6:20 -- the first beatitude. Once you have that memorized, add the second, third, and so on until you've got all 8 memorized -- Luke 6:20-26! You don't have to memorize alone either. The app lets you connect with friends and family to challenge, encourage and learn together. Imagine connecting with your Bible study group once a week in person, but then every day on the Verses app as you work to memorize your chosen verse or passage for the week. How cool is that!? The app also has a section called Discover, which has collections of verses based on a theme. Maybe you want to grow in discipleship. The Discover section has a whole series of verses all centered around Being Christ's Disciple and Growth in Christlikeness. You can also make your own collections of verses which is a powerful tool for small groups.
Pros:
- Elegant, user-friendly design
- Engaging games that aid in memorization without being distracting from actual verse
- Ease of connectivity and lots of practical application beyond solo memorization
- App is free to download**
- No ads (at least none that I've found)
Cons:
- Not a Catholic-based app. While definitely usable and can have many positive results, users should be aware that certain topical essays like justification, sanctification, corporate worship, doctrines on grace, etc (found in the collections in the Discover section) are not written from the Catholic perspective.
- Also due to the fact that this is not a Catholic-based app, the deuterocanonical books in the Old Testament (Tobit, Judith, additions to Esther, additions to Daniel, Baruch, Sirach, 1 & 2 Maccabees) are not provided.
- When you download the app, you can choose which edition of the Bible you would like to work with. The King James version is free. All other editions require purchase, ranging from $2.99-$6.99. This is because of copyright, translation licensing, and the way the app pays its developers and creates new content.
Copyright 2018 Kate Taliaferro
About the Author

Kate Taliaferro
Kate Taliaferro is an Air Force wife and mom of 6. She has a Masters in Religious Education and tries to find God's presence in all parts of her day, be it cooking, cleaning or just the everyday ordinary. She enjoys homeschooling, stitching crafts and finding cheerios between the couch cushions. She blogs at Daily Graces.
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