Why Bible Buddy?
Studying the Bible shouldn’t feel like a chore. You deserve a tool that anticipates your questions, adapts to your preferences, and helps you engage with scripture on your own terms. That’s exactly what Bible Buddy delivers:
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Instant, AI-Powered Q&A
Ask anything—from “What does Romans 12:2 mean?” to “How does the parable of the sower relate to modern life?”—and get thoughtful, context-rich answers complete with scripture citations. -
Multiple Translations at Your Fingertips
Seamlessly switch among KJV, NIV, ESV, NASB, NLT, WEB, and The Message without leaving the page. Compare wording with a click. -
Interactive Verse References
See a reference you like? Tap it and the full passage pops up instantly—no more digging through tabs or scroll bars. -
Bookmark & Build Reading Plans
Save your favorite verses into custom collections. Choose from built-in reading plans (e.g., “Gospel in 30 Days,” “Wisdom Literature Tour”) or build your own.
A User Experience You’ll Actually Enjoy
I built Bible Buddy with React, TypeScript, and Material UI, then layered in best practices for performance and accessibility:
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Responsive & Modern: Looks and works great on desktop, tablet, or phone—perfect for on-the-go study.
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Dark/Light Modes: Automatic switching based on your system or manual toggle—protect your eyes whether you’re in bright sunlight or winding down at night.
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Smooth Animations: Subtle transitions make navigation feel natural and polished.
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Offline Support: Stuck in a spotty Wi-Fi zone? No problem—your bookmarks, reading plans, and cached verses stay available.
Accessibility & Inclusivity Built In
I believe everyone should have access to scripture:
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Voice Input & Text-to-Speech: Speak your questions aloud and listen to passages read back by your browser’s native speech engine.
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Adjustable Font Sizes & High-Contrast Mode: Customize text size and switch to a high-contrast palette for easier readability.
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Screen Reader & Keyboard Navigation: Fully ARIA-compliant markup ensures Bible Buddy works with assistive tech.
Under the Hood: Tech Highlights
If you’re curious about how it all comes together:
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Frontend: React 18 with hooks, strong typing via TypeScript, and Material UI v5 for theming and component consistency.
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Performance: Route-based code splitting, memoization with
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API Integrations:
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OpenAI GPT-4.1 for intelligent Q&A.
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ESV Bible API (plus a fallback “Bible API”) to fetch raw scripture text.
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Web Speech API for seamless voice interactions.
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PWA-Ready: Install it on your device with a single tap—no App Store required.
Get Started Today
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Explore the Q&A—ask any biblical question.
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Sign Up (optional) to unlock bookmarking, reading plans, and personalized settings.
I’d love to hear your feedback: what features should we add next? Drop me an email kevin@kevinchamplin.com.
Happy studying,
Kevin Champlin
President, 815 Media