Recommended Resources

Bible & Study Tools

YouVersion Bible

Free Bible app for phone and computer, including the Chinese Union Version and many other translations.

For

Anyone who wants to read the Bible on their phone

License

Free

Last checked

2026-10-03

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Bolls Bible

Free parallel Chinese-English Bible with Strong’s numbers for deeper study.

For

Readers who want to study Scripture in depth

License

Free to use; copyrights belong to the original publishers

Last checked

2026-10-03

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Blue Letter Bible

Free English Bible study tools with lexicons, commentaries, and parallel translations.

For

English readers who want deeper study tools

License

Free to use; copyrights belong to the original publishers

Last checked

2026-10-03

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Hymns & Music

Hymnary.org

A large searchable collection of hymn lyrics and tunes, mostly public domain.

For

Anyone looking for hymn lyrics or sheet music

License

Lyrics and sheet music copyrights vary by hymn — check the copyright notice for each hymn before use; do not copy or upload casually.

Last checked

2026-10-03

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Theology

CCEL (Christian Classics Ethereal Library)

Public-domain ebooks of classic Christian writings, mostly in English.

For

Readers of Augustine, Calvin, and other classics

License

See the copyright notice on each book's page (mostly public domain, plus some authorized modern works)

Last checked

2026-10-03

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Church Tools

OBS Studio

Free, open-source livestreaming software used by many churches for Sunday services.

For

Church livestream volunteers

Platforms

Windows / macOS / Linux

License

GPL-2.0

Last checked

2026-10-03

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Subtitle Edit

Free, open-source subtitle editor — great for subtitled or bilingual videos.

For

Anyone making videos with subtitles

Platforms

Windows / macOS / Linux (Mac and Linux builds follow the project's instructions)

License

GPL-3.0

Last checked

2026-10-03

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Free Media

Pexels

Free stock photos and videos — handy for video illustrations. Use images showing people or trademarks with care.

For

Video makers needing images or footage

License

Pexels License

Last checked

2026-10-03

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Pixabay

Free stock images, videos, and music in many categories. Use images showing people or trademarks with care.

For

Video makers needing images or music

License

Pixabay Content License

Last checked

2026-10-03

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Beginner Tutorials

For brothers and sisters new to tech: one topic per article — just follow along.

1. 1 What Is GitHub, and Why Is All the Good Stuff There?

   You keep hearing “it’s on GitHub” — but what is GitHub? This plain-language guide explains.

2. 2 How to Download a Project from GitHub

   Found a project you like? Getting it onto your computer takes three steps.

3. 3 Subtitle Edit Walkthrough: Download, Open, Make Your First Subtitle

   Follow along to install the free subtitle editor Subtitle Edit and create your first subtitle.

4. 4 When Things Go Wrong

   Download won’t open? Site won’t load? Don’t panic — start here.