There has never been a better time to study the Bible than now. With advancements in online technology we now have access to multiple Bible translations, commentaries, and studies at the tip of our fingers. After serving in online ministry for the past 7 years, I truly see that God is raising up a generation of women who are taking advantage of these technological advances to draw closer to Him.
One of the greatest ways this is happening is through the use of mobile apps. There are a growing number of devotional and Christian apps specifically designed for women to engage God’s Word.
Here are 8 of my favorite apps for women to help you grow in faith each day:
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1. Beloved Women
Download on: Apple | Google Play
The Beloved Women app was specially designed to make connecting with God meaningful, relevant, and uncomplicated for every woman. For the busy woman on-the-go, the brief Daily Devotionals will be just the encouragement you need to inspire you throughout your day. Their magazine offers practical wisdom and insights on how to live out your faith. For the woman looking to grow even deeper in her knowledge of God, the free Bible plans will take you there. With the Beloved Women app, you’ll find everything you need to stay encouraged in the love of Jesus Christ and the truth of God’s Word. Other features include prayer wall, personal journal, and access to their online store.
2. Daughters of the King
Download on: Apple | Google Play
Daughters of the King is an international ministry for women founded by Kesha Trippett. Their mission is to create a global impact that inspires women towards revival and encourage unity among the sisters. The Daughters of the King mobile app provides daily devotionals that inspire hundreds of thousands of women each day in God’s Word. One of the most unique and popular features of the app is their live video prayer every weekday morning. The chat feature also allows users to connect in real time during each morning prayer. This app also includes video, prayer requests, Bible, and more.
3. Faith & Mental Wellness
Download on: Apple | Google Play
The Faith & Mental Wellness App, developed by blogger Brittany Moses, is a safe online community that provides mental health support and education from a Christian worldview. This app provides health-related articles, daily inspirational notifications, and an abundance of free resources. Their Bible Study guides, anxiety worksheets, and popular monthly journal prompts are all accessible for free within the app. The app also provides a mood tracker, prayer wall, and Bible.
4. First 5
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The First 5 app, developed by Proverbs 31 ministries, makes connecting with God first thing in the morning a reality for many women, not only a dream. Each morning the app provides users with a short Bible teaching to help women “exchange whispers with God before shouts with the world.” Each teaching is part of a larger series or plan that takes readers through a book of the Bible. Each plan comes with a reading guide that may be purchased for a small fee but is not necessary to complete the plan. The app encourages community with groups that users can create and connect with one another as they go through each plan.
5. iBelieve
Download on: Apple
The iBelieve mobile app provides multiple ways to start your day on purpose. The app provides five major sections updated daily. These sections include Grow your Faith, Today’s Devotional, Verse of the Day, Blog, and Video of the Day. Users can create accounts to customize how and when they are notified of new content. Their variety of content ensures that any woman can start each day inspired and encouraged. Each piece of content speaks to the specific needs of Christian women to help readers can feel encouraged no matter what situation they are facing.
6. IF: Gathering
Download on: Apple | Google Play
IF: Gathering is on a mission to gather, equip, and unleash women to live out their God-given calling. Their mobile app helps to fulfill this mission by providing daily Bible study resources and tools for both individual and group use. Each day their content helps users to get in the Bible, be inspired by leaders in the faith, and connect with one another. One of the unique features of the app is their comment section on daily readings that allows users to not only respond with text but also audio and video. Very fun!
7. She Reads Truth
Download on: Apple | Google Play
The She Reads Truth app serves women that have a desire to be more intentional about spending daily time in God’s Word. The app is a Bible reading tool that encourages their global community of readers to engage their Bible. Their reading plans are updated daily to provide fresh and relevant ways to connect with God. Other features include shareable images, free downloadable lock screens, notes, and more. This is a beautifully designed and highly functional app for any woman desiring to grow in her faith.
8. Whole Magazine
Download on: Apple | Google Play
The primary passion behind the Whole Magazine app is the gospel of Jesus Christ. From their Daily Devotional to their inspiring articles this app is helping women grow in Christ and find true wholeness in Him. Their content speaks to an array of Christian women’s issues including marriage, parenting, theology and more. Additional features include a prayer wall, Bible, and reading plans. As women, a reminder of the Gospel is a daily necessity and the Whole Magazine app helps women remember the Good News of Jesus Christ every day.
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Christina Patterson is a wife and stay-at-home mom with a passion to encourage women in the love of Jesus Christ and the truth of God’s Word. When she is not folding laundry or playing blocks you will find her with her head deep in her Bible or a commentary. She holds her masters in Theology from Liberty University and is the founder of Beloved Women, a non-profit providing resources and community for women to truly know who they are in Christ: His Beloved. She blogs at belovedwomen.org.
Originally published Monday, 24 January 2022.
