Which Bible translation should I read?
At Genchurch, our default translations are NLT and NASB. Our preferred paraphrase is the MSG. Still want to know more about different versions? Read a quick guide to Bible translations.
Grow in Christ by spending time in God’s Word.
Read | Memorize | Meditate
The Bible was originally written in three ancient languages. Translators have spent years carefully bringing those words into languages we can understand today - so we can read, understand, and live out God’s Word.
Bible reading plans and devotionals can help you spend time in God’s Word and grow in your relationship with Him. Choose a plan below and follow along at your own pace. The goal is consistency. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Find a time and place that works for you, then jump into a Bible reading plan or shorter devotional.
Looking for a simple place to start? These devotionals offer short, practical ways to spend time in God’s Word and grow in your relationship with Him.
Want a simple way to get more from your Bible reading? Try the S.O.A.P method—a practical way to slow down, reflect on what you’re reading, and respond to God. Keep a notebook or journal with your Bible to write about what you are observing, and reflect on how God wants you to apply His word to your everyday life.
S — Scripture
Read the passage and write down a verse that stands out to you.
O — Observation
What is happening in the passage? What does it reveal about God, His character, or His ways?
A — Application
How does this Scripture apply to your life today? Is there an instruction to follow, encouragement to receive, truth to believe, promise to hold onto, or correction to respond to?
P — Prayer
Talk to God about what you’ve read. Ask Him to help you understand His Word and live it out. Take time to listen, too—prayer is a conversation, not just a list of requests.
Memorizing Scripture helps us get God’s Word into our hearts and minds so we can carry His truth with us wherever we go. Choose a topic below and start building a collection of Scriptures you can remember, meditate on, and bring to mind when you need them.
We’re putting together printable Scripture cards to help you memorize God’s Word and keep it in front of you throughout the day. Check back soon!
Rather than emptying our minds, Biblical meditation means filling our minds with God's Word—slowing down, reflecting on Scripture, and bringing it back to mind throughout the day.
As you go through your day, bring to mind what you’ve read. Think about a verse, repeat it to yourself, consider what it means, and ask how it applies to what you’re facing. The goal isn’t simply to read the Word and move on, but to bring it back to mind and let it shape the way you live.