Your experience matters: Help show the world “This Book Is Alive”

This Book Is Alive

Bottom line upfront: Your story matters! Join us in celebrating the life-changing power of the Bible.  You’re needed to help motivate others to engage with God’s Word.

Maybe you’re like me—so accustomed to the small, steady voice of the Holy Spirit speaking through the pages of the Bible that you sometimes take it for granted. It’s in those moments of engagement with Scripture that we feel Jesus Christ working in our lives because the Holy Spirit’s guidance always aligns perfectly with what God has told us in His Word.

So, I completely understand why a friend ends every email with the phrase, “This book is alive,” followed by a quote from his favorite verse. It’s a simple yet profound reminder of the life-changing power of God’s Word. But it makes me wonder—do those who aren’t Christ Followers truly grasp the significance of Scripture? In a world where Bible purchases are suddenly trending, people hear about it but have no idea why the Bible holds such transformative power for so many.

Have you ever experienced a moment when the Bible brought you peace in a storm, clarity in confusion, or hope when all seemed lost? Maybe there’s a critical role the Bible played giving you strength and comfort when you needed it most.

If so, I want to hear from you.

This November, we’re joining the YouVersion Bible App in celebrating an incredible milestone: 1 billion downloads of their app! But this celebration isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the people behind them. It’s about YOU and how the Bible has made a difference in your life.

Therefore, the staff and I are working on an exciting new book to be released with this global celebration. This book will spotlight the incredible, transformative, and deeply personal ways the Bible has impacted lives. And we want YOUR story to be part of it!

Why Your Story Matters

Over the years, research has consistently shown that engaging with the Bible four or more days a week can profoundly transform lives—what we call the “Power of 4”. And it’s your personal stories that can truly bring the Bible’s impact to life in the eyes of others.

When someone says, “This book is alive,” they speak from experience. They’re talking about how Scripture had brought peace in hard times, healed broken relationships, guided life-changing decisions, or offered hope when despair seemed overwhelming.

Your story has the power to inspire others. It can help someone see the relevance of God’s Word in their own life. It can remind someone who’s struggling that they’re not alone. It can show the world that the Bible isn’t just a book—it’s a living, active, and life-changing force.

Share Your Story

We’re inviting you to join this global celebration by sharing your story. It’s simple:

• Take a moment to reflect on a particular experience with the Bible.

• Respond to this email and describe the story of how Scripture has made a difference in your life.

• Share as much or as little as you’d like—whether it’s a single verse that changed everything for you or a broader story of how consistent Bible engagement has transformed your perspective.

  
  

Your story might be the spark that encourages someone else to open the Bible for the first time or to turn to Scripture in their moment of need.

Be Part of Something Bigger - This Book Is Alive!

This book will be a testament to the life-changing power of God’s Word and answer many people's questions: What does it mean when someone says, “This book is alive?”

Let’s show the world that the Bible isn’t just words on a page—it’s a source of peace, guidance, healing, and hope.

I’d be honored to include your story in this project. Share your experience today and help celebrate the Bible's living, active, and transformative power.

Let’s remind the world that “This book is alive!”

Please send me your story today and join this global celebration of faith. Together, we’ll show the world the incredible difference the Bible makes in our lives.

Send your comments to me here.

-Arnie