When I was thirteen, my parents gave me an iPad mini. Of all the apps I ever had on that iPad, the one I used most was a simple program by an indie developer. It was called ‘Scripture Memory’, and it did exactly one thing— helped memorize the Bible.
Specifically, this app let me type the first letter of each word of a passage. As I typed the verse I was memorizing, the words would appear on screen, flashing red whenever I made a mistake. That’s it. A simple, intuitive system that I used to memorize several large chunks of the Bible, including Paul’s entire letter to the Colossians. I have no idea who coded the app, but he must’ve had a busy life. At least, busy enough that he stopped updating the app to keep it compatible with iOS software updates. All I know is that by the time my old iPad wore down and I got a new one, ‘Scripture Memory’ was no longer on the app store. I tried using a flashy big-brand alternative, ‘Scripture Typer’. The basic premise was the same— but this app had dozens of bells and whistles that distracted me from actually memorizing the Bible. I had to wade through a swamp of notifications— “Share your memory progress with your friends!” and whatnot— before I could get to the passage I wanted to memorize. Worst of all, ‘Scripture Typer’ focuses on memorizing isolated verses without context. When I tried to memorize longer passages, it failed to format them correctly, and it kept asking me if I wanted to split them into individual verses— which meant I would have to type the reference after every single verse. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. Psalm 23:2. (That got old fast). BUT I recently discovered new app on the app store— one that’s even cleaner and more efficient than the old ‘Scripture Memory’. It’s called ‘Verselocker’, and I’ve begun using it to memorize the book of Habakkuk. Every aspect of ‘Verselocker’ is free. It lets me type the first letter of every word, just like my old app. It has other features, too, like the ability to read passages out loud. But all its features appear in a quiet, unobtrusive way, so they don’t distract from your main goal. It’s a very straightforward, useful app, and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to memorize more of the Bible. Here’s a link to ‘Verselocker’ on the app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bible-memory-verselocker/id1544933853 If you have a non-apple device, you can download it on google play or the android store. (Also… I have no affiliation with Verselocker or the company that developed it. This app could’ve been coded by polar bears for all I know. I just downloaded it from the app store and think it’s pretty awesome.)
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8/15/2023 08:35:59 am
Hey, I'm the developer of VerseLocker. I'm encouraged to know the app is helping you in your Scripture memory journey. Keep up the good work!
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