Religion
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STUDY & ENRICHMENT
Bible Explorer
Access trusted commentaries on Bible passages, cross reference any verse or passage,
compare multiple translations simultaneously.
Bible Explorer remembers your preferences,
from Bible translations to highlighter color & window organization, so your study environment is
always just how you want it. Free download.

Bible Gateway
Enter a Bible passage citation or keyword & see the verse in multiple versions.

Bible Study Tools
The most comprehensive Bible search tool, searching 12 standard versions,2 Strong versions,
3 modern versions, & 3 older translations

Top Verses.com
Use Top Verses to find Bible verses quicker. When you search for verses or browse the books
& chapters, the most referenced verses are listed first. See every Bible verse ranked from 1 to
31,105! You can search & view verses in 3 versions -- NIV, KJHV & the Amplified.

CrossMap Dictionary
One-of-a-kind Christian dictionary has compiled entries from 4 leading Christian dictionaries:
the ATS Bible Dictionary, Easton's Bible Dictionary, King James Dictionary, & Smith's Bible
Dictionary.

Dictionary of Theology
Christian dictionary with links to the Bible online, Christian issues, creeds & confessions,
devotions, parables, & more

WebBible Encyclopedia
Christian Answers WebBible contains over 4,100 articles & definitions, cross-reference
hyperlinks to the Bible, definitions, & answers from Biblical experts.

Blue Letter Bible
Contains 14 searchable versions of the Holy Bible. Includes an encyclopedia, a dictionary, text
commentaries, audio/video commentaries, charts, outlines, timelines, maps, & hymn lyrics.  


Bow of the Head
Five religions -- Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, & Judaism -- receive a concise over-
view. Articles, religious quotes, a bibliography, & search & feedback options round out this
well-crafted, easy-to-navigate resource.

Brio: for Christian Teen Girls
Brio is an Italian word that means full of energy, life, & enthusiasm. Brio online magazine
teaches, entertains, & challenges teen girls toward a healthy self-concept & closer relationship
with Jesus Christ.

Christian Classics
You can browse or download a Christian classic from this site which contains hundreds of the
best Christian books ever written, all in electronic format.

Compare Religions of the World
Compares the major religions -- Christianity, Judaism, & Islam.

Daily Devotional
If you want a short portion of Scripture selected for you each day, with a devotional comment &
explanation, then this is the site for you.

Daily Manna from the Net
A helpful Christian reading for today's date

ELCA Journeys:  Servant & Adventure Programs
Programs for servant learning events, volunteer community service, social ministry, hunger &
justice education, & high adventure in the outdoors. These unique experiences can encourage
lifelong learning, enthusiasm & commitment to service, ongoing faith development,
self-confidence, & a stronger sense of community among participants.

Electronic Hymnal
On this site you can listen to your favorite Christian hymn as well as follow the four-part musical
score if you want to sing along with it.

Gospel Net Guidance
Online guidance from the Gospel for the challenges of this life:  aging, alcohol abuse, anger,
divorce, doubt, family, fear, forgiveness, friendship, grief, guilt, hypocrisy, kindness, loneliness,
money, parenting, prayer, rejection, self-esteem, selfishness, sex, singleness, stress,
suffering, temptation, truth, & weariness. It will not immediately solve all your problems, but it is
the one best way to face them in this life, & give you hope for afterwards.

Islam.com
Introduction to Islam: pillars of Islam, Islamic Nations, Way of Life, History, Philosophy,
Muhammad, Islam in the West, Muslim festivals, etc.

LCMS Servant Events
Learn about the Servant Event experiences available in the summer, winter, spring, or fall.
Learn how you can serve for a weekend or a week. Events are listed in detail. Search by date,
region, or event type.

Lutheran Hour Devotions
Get daily devotions from the Lutheran Hour Ministries or search their 5-year archive

Lutheran Hymnal
View 6 complete online hymnals for traditional songs of worship & praise in midi, MP3, in lyrics
& in sheet music. Includes a contemporary hymn section,k where original arrangements of
traditional hymns are done in folk, country-western, & rock styles. All of the files are original
copyrighted work, & are for personal private use only.

One Minute with God
Short thoughts on a Bible verse for each day.

Praying on the Internet
Your can join in this worldwide Christian link-up of prayer. You can pray for the people who have
posted their own prayer requests & you can also post your own personal prayer requests if you
want others to pray for you.

Quiet Time from the Bible
You can access a reading for each day from the book.

Religion Facts: The Big Religion Chart
The chart is an attempt to summarize all the complexities of religions & belief systems into tiny
little boxes on a single, quick-reference comparison chart.

What is Christianity?
This site summarizes Christian beliefs & practices. It serves as an introduction to Christianity
for non-Christians.

What Lutherans Believe
Essential questions about Lutheranism & Christianity. View free online videos.

Young Lutheran
THE place for Lutheran youth on the Web. Explore, connect, have fun! Features include:  the hot
seat, shout out, piece of your mind, connection,
The Lutheran,  ELCA Youth, & ELCA Website.

Your Guide to Religions of the World
World religions & their beliefs from the BBC