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Why reading on your phone isn't working + what to do!
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- You may have noticed that you don’t read the Bible as well or as often on your phone… or you get distracted easily! Or rush through. There’s good reasons for that. And why we still need a paper Bible. So, we’ll discuss why your brain struggles with your Bible app and how we can combine old school paper Bibles with technology to be grounded in the Word consistently!
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I grew up reading my bible and never will on my phone. There is something about holding the bible that is so special and comforting. Always read books as well hard copy always will
Hi. I feel the same way but I have poor vision so the phone Bible is a blessing to me. I use YouVersion (no ads). Also the large print Bibles are very heavy.
Recently I accidentally left my phone in my desk at work. I was already on my way to an appointment when I realized I left it, so I didn't go back for it. I had the most relaxing evening I have experienced in a long time. Lesson learned: my phone, even though it offers convenience, is an absolute energy sucker. To study my Bible and really think, I need paper and a pen. I love that I can carry my Bible wherever I go on my phone, but I love my paper copy for study and quiet contemplation.
I personally LOVE the You Version BIBLE app and get so much from it! I love the plans, the verse of the day and the prayers I can save to my profile. I also totally understand using an actual bible and I love mine too. I agree with you that we can get distracted while using the app on our phone with other things but that happens to me too when reading the paper bible. I personally feel no matter your preference it’s important to read the Bible 🙏🏼 God Bless you all 🙏🏼❤️
I love your explanation of a “mental map” being created when we read our Bibles. It explains why the Bible I have used for 35 years is my go-to Bible. There are many highlights, and notes in it as well as all the tears and prayers that have been a part of that “map”. I can find verses by where they are on their pages more than the reference. I totally lose that when reading another. That Bible was rebound last year and will continue to be my favorite.
I love my physical Bible and making notes in the margins. I pray that one day my children will inherit my Bible(s) and read them with the notes and be blessed and encouraged. That would not happen with an app.
I love reading family Bibles!!
I was confident for quite some time that my Bible app was my go to, all I needed. I loved the plans, the verse of the day, and the convenience that it was so portable. I was sold lock, stock, and barrel. Until it just started feeling lacking. I felt rushed to finish and didn't dig deeper. I would get calls or texts and bc the screen was open I would get pulled away, if even for just a second. The enemy was using this to draw me away. I finally made the decision to go back to my Bible. I had missed how I could just let it fall open and read what the Spirit was leading me to read. Thank you Diana for sharing this. I hope this information encourages others to dive deep into His Word and just let it permeate their souls.
Diana, you are brilliant. You explain things so well and are such a natural teacher! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
You’re so right about seeing the words on a full page of the bible, especially for us visual learners. You’re a fantastic teacher; simplifying complex concepts so that they’re easily implemented. Thank you Diana!
When my older daughter died, her notes in her bible were very comforting, something a phone wouldn't have offered!
Thanks for this reminder Diana!!!! We need to retrain our brain to use our paper copy of our bibles more! Its so true that if we use our phone to read the bible, we can get distracted in so many ways! And then not really retaining what we are reading from Gods Word. When we spend time with family/friends we want them to give us their full attention! God is wanting the same from us!! You are such a blessing, encouragement and inspiration Diana!!!!!!
This is so encouraging, thank you for sharing! And Happy Thanksgiving!! 💛
Diana, this year I started the Bible Recap on January 1. I have not missed a day and I love it. I read it on my iPad as it is being read out loud. Every morning while having my breakfast. And then I click on the Discovery at the bottom of the page and it takes me to the Bible Recap with Tara Leigh Cobble. What an experience. I love the enlightenment. And I have you and Dawn to Thank for introducing me. Thank you so much.
This is awesome, way to go! And thank you so much for sharing 💛
I've been following thr Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz and it has been EXCELLENT!! I have a hard time understanding the Bible but he explains things so well. I feel like it really is a blessing!
Finally, someone is saying this!! Thank you!! I am a firm believer that the BIBLE (paper book) is what should be used when studying the Bible. The phone is a phone - filled with distractions. I can’t read off my phone, not even use bible studies on the phone. This is what I teach my kids - when you go to the beach you take the beach balls, sand toys, etc. when you go to church - you take your bible! Simple.
When I was in college, I could recall information by thinking about where on the page in the textbook that information was found, so what you said about our minds mapping it out makes so much sense.
I thought it was so interesting to learn that our brain uses up nutrients when we multitask or switch from one task to another. (I think that’s what you said.). I answer emails at work about a variety of topics and I do the task required when I read the email, but maybe I should group those similar tasks for later.
Thanks so much, Diana!
A great piece of advice given to me for Prayer and Bible Study time is to have a notepad (electronic or othewise) next to you for any "to do" items that might come to your mind (or, dare I say it, the Holy Spirit brings to your attention so you won't forget) and jot them down, and then return to your chapter.
I agree with this idea. It's been very beneficial for me.
Diana, Thank you for this video and all of the resources you have shared in the description. You’ve inspired me to get back to my physical print Bible for deeper reading instead of relying on my phone for this. You are a blessing!
Thank you. As a women with A.D.D I needed this today. There are already so many distractions and I love books, Pen to paper, and my Bible. I also have so many bibles. I don't know yet which one I prefer. Would love to see a video on that topic.
This was SO beautiful and enlightening!!! I always knew I didn’t feel the same when I was reading scripture on my phone but I had no idea other people felt the same way!! Thank you so much!!! I love my Bible even more now!!! Thank you and I love you too😊
You are so right, Diana. Thanks for the links - so helpful. Thanks for your encouragement - I needed it this week. You are a blessing! ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you! I use the Bible gateway app at Bible study but at home I use my Bible❤️
Thank you for this encouragement and for all you do to help us get into The Word more. There’s no better way to get a closer relationship with The Father and so many people need this. 🙏🏻
You have become so precious to me, Diana. Thank you for your caring heart. I thank God for your talent in communicating concepts so perfectly.
As I'm watching this I'm reading comments, thinking about my experiences. Life changes change routines. Doing The Bible Recap has taken me 2 years....I notice when I read my paper bible I remember so much more. I've always understood I need to visualize the writing, my notes, the color of ink and placement on the page of important points. The app on my phone whether I read it digitally or listen to it is helpful when I'm driving long distances or need to catch up. Thanks for the info!
I switched from my bulky Bible to a Kindle years ago. I only had the bulky Bible with me when I went to church or Bible study. I kept the Kindle in my purse so I almost always had it with me. Now I read my Bible on a smartphone. It is always with me, in my pocket. I've read more of the Bible since upgrading to the smartphone than I ever did before. It is always with me, five minutes here, twenty minutes there. There is no more I could be reading it right now during my lunch period but I left it at home, or oh, it's in my purse which I left upstairs. It is in the pocket of my jeans, so as long as I'm dressed, it is right there with me. I have no excuse for not whipping it out at a moment's notice to fill a little down time. I can still highlight, make notes, etc. during my reading. My smartphone is set so that when I open my Bible app, the phone automatically goes into Do Not Disturb mode. It just requires a certain amount of discipline.
I definitely understand the mental maps idea. It is something that frustrates me about using my phone for reading any kind of book. I also understand the idea of our mind is more on notifications and other things. I have so many notifications off and yet I still think of this little handheld computer as a go-to for many things and find it can be a challenge to turn the rest of everything off mentally for that time.
My problem is my eyesight. Even large-print bibles are hard for me. I can change brightness, colors, and font size on my phone. I use a paper journal to help me get engaged in what I am reading. It has been amazing to add a paper journal to take notes, write what I feel, ahas, and the reminders the Lord has for me.
Thank you Diana. God bless you, your family, your message,His message ❤🙏🏻
This was so good! Just even explains why my brain feels so tired at the end of the day
Great video! I am doing Fr. Mike Schmitz Bible in a year podcast and reading plan as well as Bible Recap. They are both great and I write down one sentence each day so I remember daily scripture better.❤ 😇
Have you been doing both reading plans since the beginning of the year? That was my goal, but I quickly found that I liked Father Mike’s style more - I feel like I’m getting a free seminary class with him, whereas Tara comes across as someone who is simply sharing her own Bible journey.
Yes! I am doing both.😇 I appreciate the styles of both of them and have many takeaways. I am excited for Father Mike Schmi to start the Catechism in a year on January 1, 2023! That is going to be awesome too!
Thank you! You put into words what I instinctively knew.
What a wonderful video Diana! I love the "map" example....so very true! God bless you with all you do! xo
Watching this video made me realize that I haven’t opened my Bible for a very long time. I do the Bible app studies and I am ashamed to say I find that I’m so impressed with myself on how many studies I have done
✅ ✅ ✅ it is true that physically holding the book and turning the pages is a whole new action that helps to remain more focused. Thanks for the insight on something that I would never have connected to a bad habit. I will go dust off the physical Bible and do a little bit of both. 🤷♀️
I love to hold my Bible to read it, for sure, but this was very insightful! Sharing this with my adult kids who use apps for everything! Thanks!
Reading your Bible in a coffee shop or on the train etc., can be a witness to others.
Thank you for sharing with us. It's so true. Reading your Bible verse a Bible app is truly is totally different. Sometimes I listen to the app as I read along.
Excellent information! Thank you! I prefer a paper Bible because as I read it again and again, my mind has developed a map. I remember where verses are located. I can read again what I have highlighted or what I have written by a passage that the Lord has shown me in the past. I do appreciate having my device to look up commentaries or meanings of words, but I can easily get distracted. Thank you again for this video, Diana. Your videos encourage my soul in Jesus.
Can I relate!! It just isn’t the same but I’m glad you could put it to words.
What you say is valuable. I want to add what I've learned in the past 8-10 years. Due to migraines, reading has become difficult. As I discovered an online Bible app, it has become such a blessing! I can listen as the Bible is read for me - not only is it soothing to focus away from my pain, but the flow of listening for 30, 40, or 60 minutes has taught me the flow of the teachings and put many things in perspective. Another help with migraine is to read in dark mode. The dark background with light letters doesn't hurt my eyes.
I love my Bible(s), but I'm thankful for these opportunities 🤍
The information about all the studies about using your phone and multitasking was so helpful and interesting. Now I know why I'm so tired at the end of the day. In other things, I use my Bible app almost exclusively for listening to the Word during my work day. Though I get a little tired of the narrator's inflection. But I still find it a great way to hear the Word over and over.
I so agree with this. I lead an inductive Bible study which can be intensive at times (we are going through Romans now!) and this summer I decided to try something different while in between studies that would be less mentally taxing. I picked back up on The Bible Recap plan just to read scripture for the pleasure of it and not deep study. For “convenience “ I used the app plan on my phone. I began to notice after awhile that I really wasn’t connecting to what I was reading and was feeling spiritually dry. I finally realized it was because I was not using my physical Bible where I could touch the pages, make notes or comments and see the words in the whole context of where I was reading. You are so spot on. I love having the app for convenience when I need it but for daily reading I agree using a physical copy gives you a different connection to scripture.
I have always had a love of books. Even before I could read I would take books out of my parents bookshelf and just look at the words and wish I could read. I love the texture of the pages and just the physical book itself. Practical me uses electronic media now and while it is more efficient for some applications like looking up a recipe or other information, I still love my Bible and need to get back to taking it to church and not referencing my phone, which is so distracting with other things that pop up. Thank you for this reminder.
Thank you for this important reminder!
I made it through the Bible recap chronological order last year! It took me more than the year but your point is well taken Diana in that better some than nothing. And absolutely nothing beats better than pen to paper! ❤❤❤ Thank you so much for this encouraging word!
I use both my YouVersion Bible app and my actual physical Bible for my daily reading. I have found that I retain and understand more when I listen to the audio Bible and read along. It was definitely a game changer for me. Also, I'm LOVING following The Bible Recap reading plan, and then listening to the daily Recap.
I have so many notes in my Bible from my reading and The Bible Recap information.
Diana, thank you for validating my feelings that I lose something using my Bible app over my phone.
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I love my paper Bible. I use my app when I need the reference for a verse -- I'm good at remembering content (even word for word) but not chapter and verse -- especially when I'm not home. Thank you, Diana!
I absolutely love your videos and just how you put things into perspective for us. It’s always so clear and helpful. Please keep doing what you are doing.
I can't wait to unpack my Bible. And I was doing an online 1 year reading the Bible and the days I've missed were taunting me.
Thank you for this video. I have found it so hard for me to concentrate and even read a physical book for the past few years. I used to read all the time. I have always had my Bible next to me when I go to bed but I struggle to read it anymore. Your explanation helps me to understand some of that. I appreciate you.
You are such a blessing to me. Thanks for sharing this!
I needed to hear this so much! God’s timing is perfect! Thank you, Diana, for sharing this today!
Thank You so much for this video! made me feel not so alone with my thoughts about reading from phone to reading words on paper.
I love the feel and smell of my bible.
This is really helpful. I've been reading the Bible on my phone for a few years now and really haven't been happy with it. This helps me understand the reasons. Thank you!
Thank you. I rearly study the Bible (book style) that I don't have reference books, electronics for easy access information. You've just explained
I so needed this. I have been struggling for far too long. I keep trying to build in efficiency practices that I apply to my work. I need to get back to some of the basics and physically read my bible. ❤
I loved this!! So true, there is nothing like having a paper Bible!! Great info!!
You speak the truth on this topic. I have a hard time retaining my bible reading on my phone compared to my physical bible.
I love your videos! I like the bible app because it reads it to me so I know how to pronounce all the names. lol I actually don't hold my phone, I put it into a holder and I turn off notifications for my bible time. I do TBR for the first half hour of my lunch hour during the week (when it's warm, I'm outside getting my Vitamin D) and while I'm eating breakfast on the weekends. I do have a paper bible next to me though so I can take notes if I want to. I also like how the app keeps track of the days I've spent in the word consistently. Today is day 350. On day 70, I treated myself to the Life Application study bible. I love it! I have the bible app read to me, I listen to TBR, then I read the notes from the day's reading in my study bible. I do not write in my study bible though. It's too pretty. =)
I like to use my phone to look up some verses in different translations and languages as I'm bilingual. It helps sometimes to better understand the meaning behind it.
I am 54 yrs old and from a child I used this mind mapping of a book to learn my work. I was considered bright.
This is so good! Thank you! ❤️
I want to thank you for your videos,I enjoy them so much!
Such good advice! I listen to the Bible every morning, but it just isn't the same as having the paper version in my hands. I recently switched to a large print Bible ( cuz me and my eyes are getting old!) and I'm having to develop that paper perspective all over again in my new Bible. Not only are the verses in the "wrong" place on the page, the chapters seem longer because of the larger print. I'm learning to navigate and love it though! I always take a paper Bible to church, but I find it helpful to have my phone handy for those rabbit trail verses.
Thank you for this message, Diana
Great video! I started the Bible Recap last January first and cannot recommend it enough! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
SO GOOD!
So inspiring Diane 👍. What article did you read about cognitive function, and also cortisol ❓ Very informative. You inspired me to start reading my physical Bible again, thank you ❤️💯
Thank you
I still like having a paper version to read. Just feels better in my hands. Journaling is difficult for me but I will try ☺️
Great video, and an intriguing topic. But please can you drop the background music? Makes it difficult to concentrate. Thank you.
This was so great Diana!! Thank you! ❤️🙏🏻
To tell you the truth, ads in the middle of a video about distractions… just sayin’! 😂 But I did go put my paper Bible on my desk 😘. Will give it a go!
I really dislike people using their phones, makes me think they really arent listening. especially while in church and the people get on their phones and then start looking at other stuff. its a distraction to me and then i find myself judging the people. I have a flip phone that i dont carry with me everywhere i go. i am very plain and simple. I love reading from the actual book plus this way you have to learn where all the books in the bible are!!
One of our former pastors really made it a point to get us to open our pew Bibles in church. He told us to open our Bibles and paused so we could do that. I think it was a good way to get us in the habit.
Not all people using their phones are distracted. I make notes of the sermon on my phone and send them as an email to myself so I find myself reading the message again when I open my inbox. Also I can easily copy paste bible verses into my notes. Making notes helps me focus and listen more intently. I used to do this in a notebook but find typing more convenient as sometimes I can't even read my own handwriting. 😁
Yes
I do most of my reading on my phone. I will get my paper Bible out and see if it makes a difference for me. Thank you
I use my phone Bible app because I have arthritis and carpal tunnel and I turn pages slowly and too many pages turning causes me pain. Maybe I should try to use my app less at home but it is very needed in church services.
Interesting
I use my online bible apps for research ir to read a footnote,reference, but my Bible study is with a book not a computer.
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Thank you for this insight. I study with a certsin study Bible that i use to teach from. Occasionally ill access my Bible app whike waiting in lines etc. I appreciate you. Where is the link to the devotional that can be used as a journal?
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yes Diana, i deleted my bible apps i was not comprehending what i read, the older i get, the less i want. And i need a new phone, but they are making them so BUSY. forcing you to have apps you dont even want. And i am feeling so over whelmed as to what to buy. and none of my family with help.
I must be the odd one, because that doesn't happen to me. I put on my ear buds and listen and read along with the Bible.
Moving back to my Bible Diana. Thanks. Ok, ****Will you PLEASE recommend a highlighter that doesn't bleed through thin Bible paper?**** TIA!
Mr. Pen works great. I have the set that ball point pens and the highlighters.
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AMEN!
Amen! 💜
Amen. 💜
This was excellent (as always). I have found it to be too tempting to even have my phone near me as I read & study Gods word. It IS SO distracting for sure!
Also wanted to add- there have been many times I retrieve my phone to look up other scriptures that I can’t find:…”hey Siri, what scripture talks about the faith of Abraham “ for example- it’s super helpful for that purpose😉👍🏼
Too busy is a lie. I fell for that lie for literally decades. Now I look back and realize I wasn’t too busy, I cheated myself by thinking I was too busy to read the Bible or spend time talking with God. If you have time to watch a TV program you aren’t too busy. If you have time to watch a RUclips video you aren’t too busy. If you have time to “catch up” on Instagram or Facebook you aren’t too busy. Pay yourself first! Time with the Lord is more important than everything else to your wellbeing. Too busy is a lie and I wish I hadn’t fallen for it.
I do both. Not saying you're wrong, but this can't apply to everyone. I don't skim.
I want my reading time to be slow. In fact I’m brewing my special cuppa for quiet morning reading time.
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I can't read very good from my phone.
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I've never liked reading still don't I prefer bein read to
This was great! Definitely inspiring me to only use my physical Bible. It is so easy to get into that check box mindset. @dianakokku What was the coloring book devotional you mentioned at the end?