Audio Bibles aren’t new, but their use has been on the rise for over a decade. A recent study done by the American Bible Society found that over half of Bible readers access Scripture on their phones at least some of the time, and Gen Z is the first cohort to prefer digital over print. In 2018, Barna found that audio Bible usage was up to 36% from 30% in its 2012 study.
Filament Bibles are the perfect intersection for this trend in Bible engagement, offering print + digital content that includes access to multiple full audio Bible options. One of the comments we often hear is how people like to listen to the audio Bible while reading along with their print Bible in their hands.
“I listen every day on my Filament app. I like to follow along in my print Bible so I can reflect on what is being said and then write my own thoughts and reflections in my Bible,” said a Filament reader in the Filament Community Facebook group.
The New Living Translation is uniquely positioned for this audio trend since one of its distinguishing features is that is an audibly enjoyable translation. The NLT is crafted to sound natural, engaging, and impactful when spoken aloud.
During the translation process, the NLT is read aloud, with an eye toward cadence and flow, to ensure that the text sounds natural and engaging. This focus on auditory appeal makes the NLT ideal for audio Bibles. When read aloud, the NLT supports Scripture comprehension in a unique way, resonating deeply with listeners and bringing God’s Word to life.
Filament for the Win!
Tyndale House Publishers
For 13 years, the Wheelersburg Methodist Church in Ohio has hosted a back-to-school rally for local athletes complete with the school band, food, and this past year, Filament Bibles!
“We invite athletes from the local high school by reaching out to coaches and schools. We have athletes from all kinds of sports, including football, volleyball, cross-country, soccer, tennis, and more. We have the cheerleaders and band too!” said Kimberly Chaffin, one of the event coordinators and Bible donors.
Spirit Sunday, as it’s called, begins with a breakfast just for the students. Then parents and members of the community come to the church sanctuary for the event that includes testimonies by student athletes, music by the band, and excitement for the year ahead.
During the service, members of the church and community commit to pray for the students for the entire school year. During the breakfast this past year, each student was given a Filament-enabled Compact Bible in the accurate, understandable, and audibly enjoyable New Living Translation. All parents and adults in attendance were offered a Bible as well.
“We had 550 people at the event, and not one of the over 580 donated Filament Bibles was left. They were all gone. I don’t know who created the Filament Bible app, but it’s amazing, and they are responsible for a miracle that is taking place in our community,” said Kimberly.
How Are You Springing into a New Season?
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Spring is often thought of as a season of newness and growth. We see green grass starting to sprout on our lawns and trees showing their first glimpses of fresh leaves. In the church calendar, it’s not only a time of reflection on what hinders us from growing but also a time to celebrate rebirth through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
We have some ideas of resources to help you and those you love grow in your understanding and relationship with Jesus during this new season.
God with Us is a unique and powerful telling of the Gospel—the biography and teachings of Jesus and the story of redemption—as the accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are woven together into a single narrative. God with Us crystallizes the story of Jesus, amplifies his life-changing message, and clarifies the gift of salvation. It is a reading experience unlike any other.
Immerse: Messiah is the first of six volumes of the Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience program. Messiah takes the reader on a new and unique journey through every book of the New Testament. Each part of Messiahbegins with one of the Gospels paired with a selection of other New Testament books to provide the reader with an enjoyable and impactful reading experience centered on Jesus. The end result is a Bible developed for the purpose of being read and understood, not referred to. Messiah is a new way to interact with God’s Word.
Created with content from the NLT Kids GO Bible, this free Lenten lesson download will help kids in your community prepare for Easter. Designed for elementary-age children, these lessons for each Sunday during the Lenten season and Good Friday prepare hearts and minds for the true meaning of Easter. Help kids better understand and celebrate the sacrificial death and miraculous resurrection of our Savior, Jesus!
Bibles with access to our Filament Bible app offer a variety of reading plans to help you engage with Scripture. Looking to focus on Easter? There is a nine-day reading plan that takes you through the last week of Jesus’ life. You can spend 14 days discovering glimpses of the Messiah in the Old Testament. There are topical, full-Bible, and partial-Bible reading plans that can help you grow as you commit to reading Scripture daily.
The Life Application Study Bible can help you go from knowing the Bible to living it out. The over 10,000 notes and resources in this Bible were poured over by scholars and pastors to help readers discover the transformative power of Scripture in their life. The notes take you through a three-step process to read, study, and apply God’s Word to your life every day.
Inspire Bibles allow space to create and reflect on what you are reading in Scripture. With Scripture line-art, spacious wide margins, and thick Bible paper, it provides space for engaging with God’s Word through art, prayers, notes, or journaling. With access to the Filament Bible app in many of the editions, this is now a journaling study Bible. All the study resources without taking up any of the creative space.
The One Year Chronological Study Biblelets you read through the Bible in the order events actually happened. Each daily Scripture reading also includes a daily introduction and concludes with reflective discovery questions. Throughout the Bible, you will encounter five building blocks that help create a better understanding of the story. Using the easy-to-follow 14-era format, you’ll be guided through the expansive timeline of the Bible, see the unfolding of God’s work among his people, and encounter your place in God’s grand story.
The Hands-On Bible takes you beyond just reading to truly experiencing the Bible. It’s a kids Bible, but it’s not a storybook Bible. The Hands-On Bible includes the entire text of the accurate, understandable, and audibly enjoyable New Living Translation. Packed with weird facts, captivating experiments, colorful graphics, and more, kids won’t be able to stop talking about God’s truth. The full-color features like Bible bonanza experiences, key verse activities, Bible hero bios, fun facts, engaging book introductions, and more open doors to conversations and encourage engagement so you and your kids can experience the Bible together! You will read, taste, feel, and smell Bible truths so you can go deeper in God’s Word.
Boys and Girls Life Application Study Biblesbring the truth of God’s Word into the realities and decisions kids face today. These first steps into a study Bible include hundreds of notes and features to help young Bible readers develop a lifelong foundation built on Scripture so they can not only know but also apply Scripture to their daily choices. While the feature categories are consistent, the content and design of the Bibles are uniquely tailored for boys and girls. Recognizing the distinct challenges and experiences preteen boys and girls encounter, each edition is specifically designed to address the questions and the decisions they face daily.
Student Life Application Study Bible takes the Bible off the page and into real life. This full-color, visually engaging Bible connects seamlessly with the Filament Bible app, unlocking over 27,000 in-print and in-app study notes, along with videos, reading plans, interactive graphics, full audio Bibles, and more—all right from your phone or tablet. Whether studying on your own, with a group, or in a classroom, this Bible makes complex truths more accessible and relevant to your life. It brings Scripture to life and helps connect the dots between God’s Word and the world around you.
Streetlights New Testament is a visually compelling, easy-to-understand resource for churches, ministries, and individuals. Linking to remarkably creative audio and video resources, the NLT Streetlights New Testament explains Christian truth to people and serves as a basic discipleship tool for ministries. Its unique tone and approach to the gospel have a strong appeal for those in urban culture.
At the end of the year, many of us start thinking of a resolution to help us focus during the coming year. Maybe it’s eating healthier, exercising, finishing a book a month, or learning a new hobby. But we might also feel frustrated that we didn’t quite meet our last goal.
Though we can’t help with the diet and exercise goals, we do have some resources that can help you meet your goal of staying engaged in Scripture all year long. Whether you want to tackle the whole Bible in a year, focus on the New Testament, or just resolve to read a portion of Scripture each day, we can help! And you can even read or listen to the Bible while you exercise (so maybe we can help with that!)
One Year Bibles
Ever wanted to read through the whole Bible in one year but had a hard time staying on track? You can do it by diving into a year-long journey of exploration and growth with The One Year Bible. And there are so many options to take you there!
The traditional daily reading format includes one passage each from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs for you to read each day. This daily reading format is also available in large print, Spanish, and several translations.
The One Year Bible for Women and The One Year Bible for Men recently released in beautiful LeatherLike covers. They also use the traditional daily reading format. Each day’s reading includes a short devotional that connects a truth from one of the daily Scripture passages to real-life issues men and women face. They can be used for personal or couples’ devotions.
The One Year Bible Expressions adds wide margins and Scripture line art to the traditional daily reading format, allowing plenty of space for notes, art, and more as you creatively interact with the Bible and read through it in a year.
If you want to go on a historical trek through the Bible in a year, the chronological reading format arranges the Bible into 365 daily readings that help you experience the Bible events in the order they actually occurred. It tells God’s story like you’d expect it to be told: from beginning to end.
The One Year Chronological Study Bibleuses the chronological reading format to create a more robust experience. The Bible text is also divided into groupings by era using the innovative 14-eras timeline and includes articles and charts to establish context and connection. With study notes introducing each day’s reading and discovery questions following the reading, it allows you to read, reflect on, study, and apply God’s truth as you read through his big story. This also has beautiful LeatherLike options available.
The One Year Chronological Bible Expressions adds wide margins and Scripture line art to the chronological reading format, allowing plenty of space for notes, art, and more as you creatively interact with the Bible and read through it in a year.
The Daily Walk Bibletakes you on a guided path through Scripture. Each of the 365 daily Bible readings is enhanced with a short overview that emphasizes different aspects of God’s story and a devotional to immerse you in what you have just experienced. Every seventh day, you’ll pause to reflect, reconnect with what you have read, consider areas where deeper understanding beckons, and open your heart to hear God’s voice. With access to the Filament Bible app, you can scan the icon at the top of each page for an even deeper dive. Go on an in-depth exploration of the passage you are reading with notes, devotionals, videos, graphics, and more.
All of our Filament-enabled Bibles give you access to dozens of reading plans through the Filament Bible app. You will read the text in your incredible physical Bible, which might be a plain text Bible, a journaling Bible, or a study Bible. Just download the Filament Bible app and scan the icon on the page with your phone or tablet for access to the reading plans. It will share what portion of Scripture to read each day, and you can check them off in the app as you go.
The THRIVE Devotional Bible for Women helps women discover their identity in Christ, God’s purpose and plan for their lives, and how to flourish in a faith that is pure, genuine, and life-giving. This full Bible has encouraging and challenging daily devotionals for each day of the year. It also includes people profiles, treasure of truth callouts, and book introductions. It is available in a wide-margin edition as well.
Designed with busy moms in mind, this Bible has 365 short daily devotionals to deepen awareness of God’s presence and bring peace, wisdom, strength, encouragement, truth, and so much more. This wide-margin Bible has daily prayer prompts that are reminders of God’s presence. It also includes people profiles and book introductions.
Want to stay in God’s Word but are not sure which Bible you are interested in using? We can help! We have an email reading plan called Read with Us. Each month we feature a different NLT Bible. You will receive an email on the first of the month and then every Monday in the month that has the links for the week. Each day includes a verse or passage of Scripture and a note or other feature from the Bible related to it. You can sign up here.
What Bibles Do the Tyndale Bible Team Want Under Their Christmas Trees?
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There are so many wonderful Christmas traditions from decorating the tree to singing Christmas carols to helping others who might need some extra cheer. But one of the most poignant traditions is reading the Christmas story. Some families read it on Christmas Eve; others might wait until Christmas morning.
Whenever you read the Christmas story this season, it’s always fun to read it out of a new Bible. This is especially true for us on the Bible Team. Is there anything more exciting than a new Bible? We don’t think so! We have made our list of Bibles we hope to be reading out of this Christmas season.
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The Bible on my wish list this year is the NLT Thinline Reference Zipper Bible, Filament Enabled. Since my church is reading through the Bible together and encouraging us to bring our own Bibles to church each week, I’ve been wanting something more compact and portable than my big Life Application Study Bible. This one is the perfect fit—it will slip easily into my purse, and the zipper keeps the pages safe from getting bent or torn. Plus, with the Filament app I’ll get study notes, devotionals, maps, and videos that help me go deeper. So I get the best of both worlds: a beautiful, carry-everywhere Bible with a whole library of study tools when I want them.
My pick is the Streetlights New Testament. Featuring simple yet insightful Bible notes and helps, this resource unpacks the Scriptures and applies them to life today. The NT also includes links to additional Streetlights digital content, including the NLT Streetlights Audio Bible, read to a compelling hip-hop-style soundtrack. Perfect for growing in your understanding of God and the gospel and also for outreach to our next generation, the Streetlights New Testament is a must-have for Christmas this year.
I’ve been wanting an Inspire Praise Biblebecause it feels like such a peaceful way to slow down and spend time with God with a spirit of gratitude and praise. I love the idea of journaling, coloring, and being able to write notes right in my Bible. Plus, with the Filament Bible app, it’s basically a study Bible too.
I hope I get theDaySpring Daily Devotional Bible for Momsfor Christmas this year! As a new mom, this New Living Translation Bible has just what I need to feel encouraged in the joys and challenges of motherhood. With 365 devotionals and prayers, there is just enough content to help me get filled up when I read my Bible without being overwhelmed by an entire study Bible. This Bible is beautifully designed, and it has wide margins so I can take notes and write prayers in it too. I love that this Bible draws me closer to God and encourages me to be the best mom for my little one.
This Christmas, I would love to get the Biblia Inspira NTV, letra grande con Filament—Ramo Azul. The large print and beautiful art make it the perfect combination to help me reflect and meditate on the Word as I read. The floral cover and color are absolutely beautiful too!
The best part is that it’s Filament enabled, so I can expand my Bible study with access to devotionals, worship music, study notes, and audible Bibles.
I’m throwing out some strong hints about the Bible I want for Christmas this year: the gorgeous new Olive Branch Green edition of Every Woman’s Bible. Here at Tyndale, we work hard to publish Bibles in a variety of styles and colors so that just about anyone can find a Bible that feels personalized and special. This one, I think, was made for me. I’m going to love digging into God’s Word alongside the rich study and devotional content and using the huge library of resources available through the Filament Bible app—all within that beautiful muted green cover. Plus, I’ll be learning from other women about their stories, their insights into Scripture, and how I can live more deeply and faithfully with Jesus. Note to my family: I hope you’re reading this!
The new black bonded leather, personal size Life Application Study Bible! It looks and feels much more like genuine leather than bonded. It’s a portable option for a resource-rich study Bible.
I am hoping for the Biblia GO para niños NTV. This fall, Tyndale released this wonderful kids Bible, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m about to become a grandmother for the first time, and I’m so excited to gift my first grandchild his very first Spanish Bible—full of beautiful illustrations, helpful notes, and all the amazing features this kids Bible has to offer.
It’s the perfect companion for him as he grows—hearing his parents read the Word of God and learning about God’s love from infancy and preschool all the way through his elementary school years. I’m so grateful for resources like this kids Bible that help future generations walk closely with God.
I’d love to have the NLT Reflections Bible, Artist’s Edition because it offers the perfect blend of beauty, creativity, and depth. The wide margins and journaling space would let me slow down, reflect on God’s Word, and express my prayers, thoughts, and creativity right alongside Scripture. I love that it’s designed not just for reading but also for interacting with God’s truth in a way that’s personal and lasting.
The elegant, limited-edition, artist-designed cloth-over-board cover and high-quality details make it a keepsake I would treasure, while the New Living Translation makes God’s Word clear and meaningful. It’s not just a Bible—it’s a creative tool for deepening my walk with the Lord and capturing the ways he speaks to me along the journey.
On my wish list this year is the new Pink Rose LeatherLike binding of the NLT/NTV Bilingual Bible. I’ve been eager to own a Bible that includes both the NLT and the NTV so I can read and compare the languages side-by-side during my daily devotionals. This new and beautiful, bright pink binding is also a perfect gift for those in my life who are either already bilingual or are second-language learners of English or of Spanish!
I am a huge fan of center-column reference Bibles, and the brown LeatherLike NLT Large Print Thinline Center-Column Reference Bible, Filament Enabled is calling my name. I am not quite ready for reader’s glasses, but the larger text makes reading the Bible so much easier. The thinline format is perfect for taking it with me wherever I go, and the New Living Translation is so engaging. Between the incredible references right there in the text, access to the thousands of resources in the Filament Bible app, and the Greek and Hebrew word study system, I will be spending many happy hours diving into Scripture. Please let it be under my tree!
We recently announced that one of the best-loved study Bibles, the Life Application Study Bible, got an updated look. The amazing content is still the same, but our incredible design team has updated the logo and packaging for a more sleek, modern feel.
We thought you’d like to hear from our design team on the update. Jennifer Ghionzoli and Jennifer Phelps, outstanding Bible designers who worked on the project, share their insights.
The refreshed Life Application Study Bible design was created to honor its legacy while also inviting new readers to engage with God’s Word. The cream background of the packaging provides a clean presentation that draws the eye to the LeatherLike Bible binding and title. Along the right side, abstract hills of green hues add warmth and energy—symbolizing the vibrant life found in God’s Word. For the New Living Translation, the abstract painting suggests an evergreen forest. Each translation will feature its own variation, reflecting its unique colorway and history, bringing varied meaning to users from all walks of life, and inviting them deeper into the story of God’s Word.
At the heart of the design is the updated evergreen tree logo—a modern, simplified take on the previous logo. Variations of the tree have been used on this Bible for many years. The evergreen has been a visual metaphor for the steadfast, enduring life that Scripture cultivates, bringing lasting heart transformation.
It has truly been an honor for our team to work on this updated Life Application Study Bible design together.
Some Exciting News to Help Kids Fall in Love with God’s Word
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Here in Chicago, cooler temperatures are starting to arrive and we’re watch the leaves change color in our backyards. Along with the excitement of a new season, we also have some big news to share!
IntroducingBiblia GO, the Spanish edition of the popular GO Bible. This brand-new Spanish Bible for kids ages 7 to 11 is now available, and it’s packed with content that helps young readers explore the Bible in a way that is clear, fun, and deeply meaningful. With colorful illustrations, clear Bible stories, and interactive activities, each page invites kids to learn, reflect, and grow in their faith.
Biblia GO not only teaches about God but also helps children develop values, understand the Bible better, and live out God’s Word. It will soon be available to children all across Latin America, bringing inspiration and biblical teaching to many homes.
Don’t let kids miss out on this unique and life-changing experience!
Presentamos la Biblia GO, la edición en español de la popular GO Bible. Esta nueva Biblia en español está dirigida a niños de 7 a 11 años y está llena de contenido diseñado para que los pequeños lectores exploren la Palabra de Dios de una manera clara, divertida y profundamente significativa. Con ilustraciones coloridas, historias bíblicas fáciles de entender y actividades interactivas, cada página invita a los niños a aprender, reflexionar y crecer en su fe.
La Biblia GO no solo enseña sobre Dios, sino que también ayuda a los niños a desarrollar valores, comprender la Biblia y aplicarla en su vida diaria. Pronto estará disponible para niños en toda Latinoamérica, llevando inspiración y enseñanzas bíblicas a sus hogares.
¡No dejes que los niños se pierdan esta experiencia única y transformadora!
In our fall new releases email, we showed you a preview of a new cover for the NLT GO Bible. This bright and exciting orange cover with camo accents will be perfect for Easter baskets when it releases in the spring. But there are some amazing covers already available if you can’t wait until spring (I know I can’t!).
Kids Bibles in the accurate, understandable, and audibly enjoyable New Living Translation help kids go beyond reading to comprehending God’s truth so they can grow their relationship with God and others. Here are a few more ideas to help kids fall in love with God’s Word.
Hands-On Bible
The Hands-On Bible is filled with full-color, fun activities, games, crafts, and more so you and your kids can experience the Bible together. This full-color, kid-centered Bible with the entire text of the New Living Translation opens doors to conversation, making God’s Word come alive in a kid’s world. Together you will read, taste, feel, and smell Bible truths so you can go deeper in God’s Word together. Also available in a preschool storybook Bible edition, My First Hands-On Bible.
My Beautiful Princess Bible
The My Beautiful Princess Bible was created specifically to captivate little girls’ hearts with God’s Word and to instill truth in them about who God is, how He sees them as His special daughters, and the perfect plans He has for them! In God’s Kingdom, God calls us to be His daughters, and He has chosen us. When we invite Him to enter our hearts, we become daughters of the King of all kings—we become God’s princesses! Available in the New Living Translation in English and the Nueva Traducción Viviente in Spanish.
Kids Text Bibles
The Thinline Reference Biblein the accurate, understandable, and audibly enjoyable New Living Translation is the perfect companion for young readers. Designed specifically for kids and preteens, this Bible is ideal for active lifestyles and growing faith. Features include portable and lightweight size, thousands of cross-references, Tyndale Verse Finder, engaging maps created just for kids, words of Jesus in red, a readable 8.75-point font, quality lay-flat, Smyth-sewn bindings, and a handy ribbon marker.
Boys and Girls Life Application Study Bibles
The Boys Life Application Study Bible and the Girls Life Application Study Bible bring the truth of God’s Word into the realities and decisions kids face today. These first steps into a study Bible include hundreds of notes and features to help young Bible readers develop a lifelong foundation built on Scripture so they can not only know but also apply Scripture to their daily choices. These discipleship resources create a space for kids to draw closer to God and create healthier relationships with those around them.
Get a Peek at What’s Coming This Fall!
Tyndale House Publishers
The back-to-school supplies are selling out, classes are in session, activities are ramping up, and calendars are filled with weekly events. It must be fall! In the midst of the chaos, it can be even more important to connect with God through his Word. We have some exciting new Bibles releasing this fall and some updates on some of our most loved Bibles. And get a sneak peek at something releasing in early 2026!
One of the best loved study Bibles, the Life Application Study Bible,is getting an updated look. The incredible content is staying the same, but it will look a little different. Our incredible design team has updated the logo and packaging for a more sleek, modern feel. And the features will now have a red background. We are starting with the personal size, but the full size and large print will soon have the updated look and feel as well.
We are thrilled to hear how kids are diving into Scripture using the NLT GO Bible! Now, we are helping even more kids find grounding and encouragement in God’s Word by publishing the over 600 kid-friendly features in Spanish alongside our Spanish sister translation, Nueva Traducción Viviente (NTV). Let’s GO and experience God through his transformative Word!
The One Year Bible for Men and The One Year Bible for Women are getting an upgrade this season and will be available in LeatherLike editions. The men’s edition has a smooth rustic brown cover with an image of a mountain on the front. The women’s edition is a gorgeous teal with images of birds and leaves on the front and Scripture embossed on the back.
While we are talking about beautiful new covers, the Every Woman’s Bible will have several new cover options. You asked for a more neutral color, and we responded! This fall, we will be releasing an incredible genuine leather edition in a rich camel brown. There will also be a soft green LeatherLike edition with leaves embossed on the cover. The other most received request was for a pink cover. The beautiful soft pink LeatherLike edition has leaves and small touches of gold foil on the cover.
In the Biblia ultrafina NTV, letra grande con FilamentBible line are four new covers. The pink flowers and tranquil blue LeatherLike covers will be available in late September as well as two zipper covers in brown and gray.
We now have more ways for you to read through the Bible chronologically in a year. The One Year Chronological Bible NLT will be available in large print, and The One Year Chronological Bible in the NIV translation will be releasing as well.
Chronological Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition in KJV
The Chronological Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition in the NLT has been a revolutionary reading experience for many. This incredible full-color Bible created in partnership with Jews for Jesus will now be available to fans of the King James Version with the same incredible scholarship and notes now connected to the King James Version.
We have something really fun coming this spring, and we wanted you to be the first to know! Our GO Bible has had such a great response that we’re creating a new cover in a fun, vibrant orange camo! This new cover is almost as full of life as the content inside the GO Bible and will be the perfect addition to any kid’s Easter basket.
In case you missed it, here are some great Bibles that came out over the summer.
Inspira—Now with Filament
Looking for a creative journaling study Bible in Spanish? We’ve got the answers! Our incredibly popular Inspira Bibles in the NTV are now available with Filament in both full size and large print. The amazing covers, gorgeous line-art, and journaling space haven’t changed. We just added a small icon by the page number so you can access additional content curated to what you are reading. It’s all of the study content without taking up any of the journaling space!
Earlier this summer, we released ombre pink and rustic brown LeatherLike covers in the full-color, filament-enabled Student Life Application Study Bible.
This summer we released two Pew Bibles in the NLT that have an 8-point font, 8.375 x 5.375 trim, and are Smyth-Sewn. These hardcover Bibles are available in a deep blue or black cover.
For multilingual churches, the NLT/NTV Bilingual Bible line has two new covers available: LeatherLike pink rose and softcover blue watercolor.
Get GOing in God’s Word This Summer
Tyndale House Publishers
Has the freedom of no school transitioned into the “I’m bored” mantra at your house too? The NLT GO Bible helps kids get excited about exploring God’s Word. The complete text of the accurate, understandable, and audibly enjoyable New Living Translation is surrounded by over 600 kid-approved features so kids understand that the Bible isn’t just a big book of old stories but a life-changing experience that is relevant for their lives today.
Need a few activities for the “I’m bored” moment? We’ve got you covered. Here are just a few examples of features from the GO Bible for you to try.
Key Verse Challenges
Key Verse Challenges focus on a verse of the Bible and come with a fun, interactive challenge to help kids (and adults) remember and understand it. Here are few to try. We would love it if you tagged us on Instagram with videos or pics of what you did (@nltbible@tyndalebibles).
Factoids
Are your kids fans of fun facts, “Did You Know,” or “Weird But True”? Factoids point out interesting, strange, fun, and engaging facts about the Bible your kids (or even your friends) might not know are there. You can play your own “Did You Know” game using just a few of the many Factoids found throughout the GO Bible.
Interactive Reading
Sometimes when reading the Bible, kids can get lost or bored and start to disengage. The GO Bible was created to help kids know the Bible was written for them, too! First, it has the engaging New Living Translation text that helps kids not just read but also comprehend God’s Word. In addition to the who, what, where, when, why, and how of each Bible book introduction, there is also a “Seek and Find” section with four important points to look out for in that book of the Bible. It’s a way to keep kids’ ears open and minds engaged while helping them learn how to study the Bible.
A 40-Day Lenten Inspire Bible-Journaling Experience
Tyndale House Publishers
During the Easter season, Tyndale partnered with Faith & Art Shop at Logos Bookstore in Kent, OH, to offer a 40-day Inspire Bible-journaling Lenten experience. Either instead of or in addition to giving up something for Lent, we reflected on all we have been given through Christ’s sacrifice! We focused on one Scripture passage each day, along with one key word from the New Living Translation text for each day’s passage. We also colored and meditated on Scripture line-art illustrations from various Inspire Bibles for the seven Sundays throughout Lent.
“I am so happy that we could partner with Tyndale on this Bible-journaling project for Lent. The people who joined in appreciated having a word and verse to focus on each day. It encouraged them and us!” said Ann Kardos of Faith & Art Shop. Ann and her mom, Becky Gorczyca of Logos, are well-known in the Bible-journaling community for curating an amazing collection of journaling Bibles and creative supplies at Logos Bookstore in Kent and in their beautiful booths at scrapbooking events to inspire creativity in their customers. If you’re ever in Kent, OH, or at an event they’re exhibiting at, stop by and say hi to Ann, Becky, Bridgett Brainard, and the rest of their team at the shows! Bridgett teaches their workshops and helps people get started with Bible journaling at the make and take section of the booth. Follow Ann @faithandartshop for deals and inspiration.
Ann also invited local podcasters Len and Sara of Start Your Day Positive podcast to be part of the experience. Each day, Len and Sara shared the word of the day on their podcast along with some reflections. You can connect with them on Instagram @startyourdaypositive_podcast.
Mai of @mai_faith.in.jesus on Instagram is a lover of Bible journaling & everything Scripture. She posted every day throughout the journey and said, “I have had a wonderful time delighting in the Lord and in his Word. Psalm 1 tells us that if we want to live a blessed life, we need to delight in the law of the Lord and meditate on it day and night. Bible journaling is a wonderfully creative way to enter into God’s presence, to worship him through delighting in his Word, and be transformed through its power as we meditate on his truth. If you are looking for a simple way to grow your faith while being intentionally in God’s Word, I recommend Bible journaling. It’s simple and effective enough for the new believer looking to know more about God and the Bible, yet it’s powerful for the faithful believer to really dig deep.”
Vivi of @tallercreativorose on Instagram said, “It was an intentional time of reflection on the Word of God. Every day and every verse of study took us to see Jesus and learn more about his sacrifice on the cross. Being able to enjoy the Scripture with art, between papers and stickers or the illustrations from Inspire Bibles, allowed me to enjoy my relationship with God. These 40 days of Lent were a great blessing, thank you for this activity.”
It’s always a joy to collaborate with Ann at Faith & Art Shop! She is incredible and shares the passion to inspire and equip people to read and engage with God’s Word and express themselves creatively so Scripture sticks in our hearts and minds and inspires us to align our lives with God’s Kingdom purposes. It was exciting to see people from 71 countries around the world interested in checking out this Bible-journaling journey through Lent! Thank you to everyone who collaborated with us and posted their Bible-journaling photos. You’ve inspired so many!
We look forward to more Bible-journaling experiences in partnership with Faith & Art Shop to inspire Bible-reading and creativity! Join us on Instagram @theinspirebible and @faithandartshop, and sign up to receive our Inspire Bible Journaling emails so you’ll stay in the know.
If you’re new to Inspire, there are currently 8 unique editions—each with its own set of over 400 illustrations for coloring and wide margins for journaling. Select Inspire Bibles are now available with Tyndale’s groundbreaking Filament Bible app, which connects every page of Scripture with study notes and resources such as audio Bibles, videos, infographics, interactive maps, charts, and more. The best thing? The over 25,000 in-app study notes and other valuable resources will inspire you to go deeper into Scripture without taking up valuable creative space in your Bible!
Spanish Nueva Traducción Viviente editions of Inspire, which feature beautiful line-art illustrations created by Latin American artists, will release with Filament in June—including a new large print edition! They’re now available for preorder.
