social media – The Kedge Anchor

When I published a blog post about my five favorite Bible and Scripture apps, I never expected a developer to find it. But that’s exactly what happened.

The team behind Still reached out and offered me a complimentary one-year subscription so I could try the app and share my honest feedback.

I was intrigued. What would Still become for me?

Before I started, I made one decision: I wasn’t going to compare Still to other Bible apps. Every app has its own purpose, and I wanted to experience Still for what it is rather than decide whether it was “better” or “worse” than something else.

So I opened the app with one simple question: What is Still?

What Is Still

Still is a Christian meditation and prayer app that brings Scripture, daily devotionals, guided meditations, sleep stories for adults and children, music, and calming sounds together in one place. Whether you’re looking for a little encouragement during the day, a moment of quiet prayer, or something peaceful to listen to as you settle down at night, Still offers simple ways to slow down, spend time in God’s Word, and end your day with Scripture.

The meditations and sleep stories range from about a minute to around 13 minutes, making them easy to fit into a busy day. There’s also a Bible-in-a-year reading plan, and Scripture can be listened to being read aloud—including when you’re getting ready for sleep. If you need something to calm your heart and mind, Still has something for you.

The music is more atmospheric and ethereal than what I would normally think of as “music.” It works well as background sound while browsing the app or spending a few quiet minutes reflecting.

Still is currently available in English, German, and French, with more languages being added.

But honestly, the list of features isn’t what stood out to me most.

It was how I started using Still.

Still Became Part of My Day

I found myself opening Still in the morning almost like a cup of coffee to awaken my heart.

Sometimes I wanted a few quiet minutes before getting into the rest of my day. Other times, I would find a meditation that connected with something I was feeling, like overwhelm, and it gave me an opportunity to slow down and refocus.

Then I started using Still at night, too.

After getting into bed, I might listen to something calming, revisit something that had caught my attention earlier, or simply listen to Scripture being read as I settled down.

Those little moments started to add up.

Encouragement Wrapped in Scripture

One thing I noticed about Still is that its meditations aren’t designed to be in-depth Bible studies.

And I actually think that’s a good thing.

I would describe them as Christian encouragement wrapped in Scripture.

Sometimes we don’t need another deep study. Sometimes we need a few quiet minutes to be reminded of truth, be encouraged, or simply given space to breathe and reflect.

And every now and then, something I heard would make me go, “Hmm… I need to look at that a little deeper.”

Not because the meditation answered everything, but because it made me curious enough to want to dig deeper into the Scripture myself.

I like that.

Still doesn’t have to do all the work for me. Sometimes it simply gives me a starting point.

A Few Features I Appreciated

Still also has some simple features that make it easy to use. I can save favorites, download content for offline listening, and quickly find things I’ve recently played.

The home screen gives me a Meditation of the Day, along with Keep Listening and Suggested for You, so I don’t always have to figure out what I want to listen to.

There’s also a tracker if you like having a little encouragement to stay consistent.

These aren’t necessarily groundbreaking features. But they make the app convenient, and I found myself appreciating that.

A Couple of Things I Would Improve

I didn’t run into any major problems with Still, but there are a couple of things I think could make the experience better.

First, voice transparency.

Still uses both human narrators and AI voices. I personally don’t have a problem with AI voices, but I know some people do—and I think users should know what they’re listening to. However, I can appreciate that Still is just getting started, and they’re working within a budget as they continue to grow.

I actually suggested to the Still team that being transparent about AI voices would be a good thing.

The other issue is some of the meditation titles.

For example, in the Feelings section, a title might only show something like “If You’re Feeling A…” That could mean angry, anxious, alone, or something else.

Being able to see the complete title at a glance would make choosing the right meditation much easier.

Neither of these is a dealbreaker for me. They’re simply areas where I think a little more clarity would improve the experience.

Still Is Still Growing

Still is a relatively new app, and it’s still being developed.

The team continues to add new meditations and sleep stories, and make improvements. I actually like knowing that what I see today isn’t necessarily where the app will be six months from now.

And that’s worth considering when you’re deciding whether to give it a try.

What About the Price?

Still offers both a free plan and a paid subscription.

The annual subscription is currently $59.99 a year, which works out to about $5 a month.

I’ll admit that $59.99 initially made me pause, especially knowing that many people are watching their budgets and may already have other subscriptions.

But when I look at it as about $5 a month for something I could use throughout the day—from a few minutes of encouragement in the morning to winding down at night—the price feels more reasonable.

Whether it’s worth it for you will really depend on how much you use it.

That’s also why I appreciate having a free option. You can try Still for yourself and see whether it becomes something you actually use before deciding if you want the subscription.

So, Would I Recommend Still?

Yes.

Especially if you’re looking for something that can fit into a busy day without requiring you to set aside a large block of time.

Still didn’t replace anything else I use. Instead, it found its own little place in my day.

Sometimes it was my morning reminder to slow down and awaken my heart.

Sometimes it was a few minutes of encouragement when I felt overwhelmed.

And sometimes, it was simply something peaceful to listen to at the end of the day.

So, is Still for you?

Try it.

See what you reach for. See whether you come back to it. See if those few minutes become part of your day.

Because ultimately, an app can provide the content—but you’re the one who has to press play.

You can find Still in the Apple App Store or the website, which I recommend visiting to get a better idea of what Still is about. I encourage you to try the free plan and see if it becomes something you reach for during your day.

Disclosure

Still provided me with a complimentary one-year subscription so that I could test the app and provide feedback. The opinions and experiences shared in this review are my own.

Choosing intention over distraction in your daily scroll

We’ve all seen the posts:

“Stop scrolling.”
“Put down your phone.”

And then they go on to tell us how damaging it can be emotionally, physically, to our relationships, and even to our spirituality.

We fall down rabbit holes.
We lose hours doomscrolling.
We get angry.
We fall for lies.

Our necks are bent down, our shoulders are tight, never looking up to see what’s going on around us, and by the time we realize it, we’re slumped over, discouraged, and wondering where the time went. We’ve wasted hours, strained our posture, and started to believe—God knows what.

Now, those are all well meaning posts. The creators want to help. They want to share how choosing to put down their phones has helped them learn a new skill, reconnect with friends and family, feel less anxious, or even get into better shape because they swapped scrolling for strolling outside.

But… how would we know any of this if we weren’t scrolling?

Kind of ironic.

If I told you to put down your phone and stop scrolling, you would most likely never see any of my posts. That kind of defeats my purpose of digital marketing and connecting with others online.

Technology, in and of itself, isn’t the enemy. We have a wealth of information in the palm of our hands. I used to spend hours at the library collecting information for school reports, lugging around books and flipping through pages. Now I can sit in the comfort of my own home and quickly look up how something works or find a definition.

I can learn new things to improve my art.
I can be inspired.
I can stay connected with loved ones.

For me, one of the best parts is having access to Biblical references, devotionals, and even meditation apps like Abide. I can also volunteer online and encourage others who are going through difficult seasons of life.

Social media has its pros and cons. It’s up to us how we engage with it responsibly.

So instead of stopping our scroll, maybe we just need to slow it.

Here are a few ways to be more intentional online:

Time yourself.
Set a timer on your phone—or better yet, somewhere else in the house—so you actually have to get up to shut it off.

Check your screen time.
Most phones provide a weekly report that shows how much time you’ve spent scrolling. It can be eye-opening.

Have an accountability partner.
Find someone who will encourage you to be intentional with your time online.

Curate your feed.
Be intentional about what shows up in your social media. My feeds consist of art tutorials, devotionals, beach and ocean groups, animals, food, migraines, and of course, my family and friends. I block anything that stirs up unnecessary anger, sadness, or negativity.

There are plenty of content creators whose goal is simply to stir things up. You don’t have to give them your time or attention.

If you know me, you know I love to volunteer. There are actually ways to do that from the comfort of your own home thanks to technology.

I volunteer as a Digital Outreach Volunteer for Focus on the Family. Each week I respond to posts on social media platforms from people who are looking for answers to some of life’s harder situations. It’s a simple way to spread God’s love, share His Gospel, and plant seeds of hope.

The internet can be a dark place that needs God’s light. That’s why it’s important for me to be mindful of what I’m doing online. It’s so easy to say, “Let me just check one thing on Facebook,” and before I know it, three hours have passed and I’ve accomplished… nothing.

To help you slow your scroll, I’ve created a free phone wallpaper as a reminder to be intentional about how you spend your time online. Feel free to download and share it.

There are some really great things we can learn from social media. I’m not saying stick your head in the sand. If you needed to lose weight, I wouldn’t tell you to stop eating—I would advise you on how to do it in a healthy way.

The same goes for scrolling.

Scroll responsibly.

What do you do to help yourself be more intentional online? Leave it in the comments and share what works for you.

Until then,
Anchor in Hope.

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Choosing intention over distraction in your daily scroll

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