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Navigator Website Reviews 1999-2009

This is the exhaustive list of websites reviewed by Timothy Butler for the Navigator from 1999 through 2008. If you're looking for some kind of Christian web site on the Internet, chances something like what you are looking for may be reviewed below.
THE NAVIGATOR: Volume VIII (2008-2009)
9. Never Thirsty As Easter speeds by us, it may be the perfect time to start a new study of some aspect of the Bible. Perhaps you've been looking for something, but just aren't sure what topic to pick -- check out Never Thirsty.
8. Dave Ramsey With the fluctuating economy, many people are looking for sound money management advice based on Biblical principles. Read more >
7. The Sites of Christmas Once again we arrive in Advent, and the Internet provides a wealth of ways to enjoy the season. Many sites, including those we have looked at in the past, put excellent Christmas sections up for us to enjoy. One of those is Christian Answers. Read more >

6. Thanksgiving As we approach the beginning of the holiday season, the Internet is rich with ideas to help plan a Thanksgiving celebration full of helpful ways of remembering to be thankful. Read more >

1. Tell It in Love Among all the wonderful things that have come out of the Internet, there is one particularly annoying fly in the ointment: spam. Anyone who has received spam can confirm how grating it is to open up your email box and find unwanted mail crowding out legitimate letters. Even worse, however, is Christian spam. Read more >

THE NAVIGATOR: Volume VIII (2007-2008)
10. Bible Apps Imagine one day in the not so distant future you receive the call to be on a trivia game show -- or you end up on a team at an upcoming trivia night here at St. Paul’s. On the critical make or break question, you are asked in which book of the Bible David defeated Goliath. Can you answer that? Read more >

9. The Catholic Encyclopedia Did you ever hear about something that happened in the early church period that you wish you knew about? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could quickly bring up reliable, detailed pieces on church history linked to the original early Christian writers? Read more >

8. See the Sights of the Bible Google Earth is one of the most amazing free programs ever to be released – it provides real satellite imagery of the world on a 3D globe. Running on Windows, Mac or Linux, Google Earth lets you explore far off geography or simply see a bird’s eye view of your own home. One of the nifty features of Google Earth is that you can also download additional “ layers” of information that can be placed on the globe. This month’s feature is one such layer: an opportunity to see the places of the Bible like never before. Read more >

7. Christmas Sites Here we are in the midst of the Christmas season once again. As the busy-ness of the weeks of Advent surround us, this year’s two Christmas sites help to spread holiday cheer while remembering the reason for the season. Read more >

6. Getting Back to Mark Now that we have returned to the Gospel of Mark as our sermon series, perhaps you would like to refresh yourself on what happened earlier in the Gospel. This month we look at a medley of fun sites. Read more >

5. Zondervan Bible Search We have looked at a lot of different Bible search web sites over the years in the Navigator, but for anything other than basic searching, they are almost always lacking compared to Bible software. What if you want some of the nicer features that come in Bible software without the expense? Read more >

4. Bible.org As we enter the fall, and the traditional school year, perhaps you’d like to do a little research of your own. If you’ve wanted to get to know the Bible better, this month’s site is a great place to “attend.” Read more >

3. Biblical Foods In the middle of summer, it seems like it is hard not to think of food. Delicious barbecues, not to mention fresh vegetables and fruits, make for great summertime dining. And speaking of dining, for this month’s site, we look at food of a different sort: Biblical food. Read more >

2. Complete Bible Genealogy In the middle of summer, it seems like it is hard not to think of food. Delicious barbecues, not to mention fresh vegetables and fruits, make for great summertime dining. And speaking of dining, for this month’s site, we look at food of a different sort: Biblical food. Read more >

1. UpWords It is probably fair to say that you have either enjoyed reading or hearing something from Max Lucado. Whether you have read his works and are looking for more of Lucado’s devotions and insightful explanations of Scripture, or you are interested in seeing what he has to say for the first time, his site, UpWords, is a great site to visit. Read more >

THE NAVIGATOR: Volume VII (2006-2007)
12. Dig the Bible Thanks to archeologists, many of the places in the Bible have been examined thoroughly, allowing us to be immersed in and experience a bit more of Biblical figures’ lives. We have looked at a number of Biblical archeology sites before, but Dig the Bible distinguishes itself with a unique set of “tours” that are organized by topics. Read more >

11. Plants of the Bible Spring is here! And with spring come warmer temperatures, singing birds and lots of plants turning green and starting to grow once again. Specific plants are mentioned throughout the Bible, but how often do we actually take note of those plants and consider that perhaps they are the very same ones that are in our own yards? Read more >

10. The SWORD Project Revisited
We had our first look at SWORD in an article a few years ago. Sponsored by the Crosswire Bible Society, it came out of the desire to make a free alternative to the Bible study tools available for computers. It offers an easy to use system with lots of wonderful study resources. Read more >

9. Bible Notes
As we continue to plod on into the New Year, perhaps you have taken on a new Bible reading plan. Whether you've printed off a schedule, purchased a Bible organized into readings or chosen some other method, wouldn't it be nice to have some "Cliff Notes" or "Spark Notes" to use to review what you've read or to get an idea of where you are heading? Read more >

8. Jesus Central
Jesus Central, by the Jesus Institute, is a site focusing on analysis of Jesus's life. It trys to provide a lot of helpful ways of examining Jesus's life at one's fingertips, and succeeds quite well. Consider starting off your New Year by exploring the site. Read More >

7. The Sites of Christmas 2006
The temperature outside is falling fast – delightfully or not – and Christmas music can be heard all over the place. That can only mean one thing. It is time for another set of “Sites of Christmas.” Read More >

6. Advent Sites
As the holiday season approaches, we are only weeks away from the beginning of Advent. Numerous sites are helping keep alive the tradition of the Advent calendar while doing so with all the extras possible on the computer. Read More >

5. The Gospel of Mark
By the time you read this, we will be almost a month into the new sermon series on the Book of Mark. If you would like to review the parts of Mark we have already heard messages on, or you would like additional resources on the passages that will be preached on in the weeks to come, this month's site is for you. Read More >

4. All About God
The title of this month's site is clearly a bit of exaggeration no site could be all about God, right? Well, that's true, but nevertheless it does offer a really huge collection of articles on God, Christianity and other faith matters. Read More >

3. Joshua Project
Much of the world even that which has seen some missions activity remains only marginally converted. What parts still need the most help in being reached? That's what this month's site seeks to answer. Read More >

2. Mankind Toons
It has become a summertime tradition for us to look at some lighter fare during the summer, and this year is no exception. Christian cartoons on the web are few and far between, so it is exciting to see another site appear to offer wit alongside Biblical wisdom. Read More >

1. Summer of Theologians
Now that summer has arrived, you might be looking for some light reading. One good way to pass the time would be to read about some of those theologians you hear people reference, but never learned anything about. This month's two sites will help you do just that. Read More >

THE NAVIGATOR: Volume VI (2005-2006)
12. CrossDaily
During the internet boom five or six years ago, there were many ambitious Christian "portals" that were started, offering a vast array of neat services and handy freebies. Unfortunately, most of them went the way of other dot-coms into the realms of computer lore. However, a few of the best have survived, and one of them is this month's site. Read More >

11. ReJesus
With the approach of Easter, the Navigator has not been busy finding colorful eggs, but another great Easter Web site. However, it's a site you'll want to keep handy even after Easter is long past. Read More >

10. Hollywood Jesus
No, this review is not going to be about the 21st century version of Jesus Christ Superstar. Hollywood Jesus is not a movie, a book, or another piece of pop culture about Jesus. Instead, it is about all those parts of pop culture themselves, from a Christian viewpoint. Read More >

9. Bible Reading Schedules
In the past, we've looked at a number of online Bible study tools. Usually, each one has a few interesting features that make it worth trying out, but for the most part, the general arrangement of the sites are about the same. Bringing up dictionaries, commentaries, maps and other resources if available at all is a pain, since it takes you away from the passage you were reading. Read More >

8. Bible Reading Schedules
With the New Year, perhaps you find yourself looking for a Bible reading plan. Whether you plan to go through the whole Bible or take a closer look at a specific part, the Web is full of choices that are worth your consideration. Read More >

7. Christmas Sites
Last month, we kicked off the Christmas season with a look at The Story of Jesus, a site not specifically tied to Christmas, but containing the entire Christmas story within its larger scope. This month, we move full swing into the annual look at Christmas web sites with three great new Christmas sites for you to enjoy. Read More >

6. The Story of Jesus
With the advent of the Christmas season just a few weeks away, now would be an especially good time to return to the real story behind the twinkling lights and festive songs. Obviously, one way to do that would be to simply read the accounts from the two Gospel writers who cover the birth of Jesus: Matthew and Luke. But this month's site is an exciting additional way that should not be overlooked. Read More >

5. The Sermon Illustrator
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then how much is a word picture worth? That may be a puzzle that is unanswerable, but the question of whether to visit this month’s site, a site full of great illustrations of the wordy type, is easy to answer. Read More >

4.Think Christian
You cannot go far these days without running into someone talking about a weblog or "blog." Many companies and organizations now use blogs too, not to mention the new offshoot known as "podcasting." Getting past the weird terminology, blogs provide a way to post a constant stream of updated stories, essentially like the front page of a newspaper. It is the unique array of content that makes our site of the month interesting. Read More >

3. Science Devotions
Unfortunately, in the last century or so, the realms of science and religion have been viewed as mutually exclusive by many. What if it did not need to be so? Read More >

2. Bible Puzzle Site
Summer is here again, and you know what that means! No, I am not referring to hot days, swimming pools and barbecues. I am referring to another light summer web surfing edition of the Navigator. Read More >

1. Got Questions?
Got Questions is a site filled with questions and answers to various issues concerning Christianity. It starts from the foundation with items such as "does God exist" and "who is Jesus," and answers each question with an accessible, helpful response. However, don't be deceived into thinking Got Questions only has the basics covered! Read More >

THE NAVIGATOR: Volume VI (2004-2005)
11. Bible History Online
Bible History Online is the perfect place to stop by if you love to dig up information about the history of Israel and its neighbors. It features ancient images, information on fallen empires, a great supply of maps, “amazing facts” and even some ancient humor. Read More >

10. Interactive Passion History
Imagine following the activities of Jesus, the disciples, and others just prior to the crucifixion. If you could go back in time and be there to witness it all, that would surely be an amazing experience. Read More >

9. English Standard Version (ESV) Online
Over the last century, there have been many popular attempts to provide an accurate translation of the Bible. However, at least some would argue, there have been few translations that balance literal interpretation satisfactorily with the usage of modern English idiom. More >

8. Annie's Epiphany Page
With the Christmas season wrapping up, there is, of course, one remaining holiday to note: Epiphany, the twelfth day of Christmas. While most people are aware of the day, Epiphany, just how much do you know about it? More >

7. Sites of Christmas (December 2004)
Yes it’s that time of year and you know what that means, right? No, not frosted window panes, gleaming candles and painted candy canes! It is time for another Christmas edition of the Navigator, complete with three sites I believe you will especially enjoy this advent season. More >

6. Sons of Korah (November 2004)
As we have been unlocking the Bible story this year, many books and people from the Bible have come and gone as the year progresses. However, the Psalms have remained with us with all of their power and beautiful poetry. Wait a minute! Psalms weren't originally just poetry. More >

5. Christianity Freebies (October 2004)
FALL HAS ARRIVED and that means it is time to stock up on the necessities for a long, cold winter. At least, that is what the squirrels seem to think, and with this month's site, you probably will want to as well. More >

4. Christian History (September 2004)
Last month, we looked back at several excellent sites where you can enjoy the great hymns of the church. Now that we've covered the classics, perhaps it is a good time to consider a great site for contemporary Christian music. More >

3. Christian History (August 2004)
Last month represented the fiftieth review of the Navigator series. With that in mind, it seemed appropriate to look back on a few of my favorite sites. Picking favorites always proves harder than it would seem, with all of the great web sites that have been covered. Thus, I decided to narrow things down to my favorite hymn sites. That leaves two obvious choices, the CyberHymnal and HymnSite. More > 2. ChristianHistory (July 2004)
Over the past few years I have made a tradition out of finding lighter (and often humorous) fare for the summer Navigator reviews. As we begin our fifth year of trekking through the wealth of Christian internet sites available, let's once again consider a humorous site for the summer. More >

1. Toon Fever (June 2004)
Over the past few years I have made a tradition out of finding lighter (and often humorous) fare for the summer Navigator reviews. As we begin our fifth year of trekking through the wealth of Christian internet sites available, let's once again consider a humorous site for the summer. More >

THE NAVIGATOR: Volume V (2003-2004)
12. The Book of Jesus (May 2004)
Last month, we looked at the Book of Jesus, a handy reference to the life of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels. This month's site is a good companion to that site in many ways, as you will soon see. More >

11. The Book of Jesus (April 2004)
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: the four Gospels. Three of them are known as the "synoptics" because of the extent of their similarities in the events they choose to cover, and all of them have some overlapping material, but what we know as the story of Jesus and his disciples can't be gathered from just one of the books. That's where this month's site comes in. More >

9. That the World May Know Ministries (February 2004)
As we move through the Bible this year with "Unlocking the Bible" we will pass through many accounts of Biblical people and the culture they lived in. Wouldn't it be great if there was a quick reference to information on culture, technology and other important things as they were in Biblical times so that you might be able to fully appreciate the situations Biblical people faced? More >

8. Unlocking the Bible (January 2004)
Unlocking the Bible's site offers a number of really nice resources that you are sure to find helpful. On the front page, you will find a convenient link to an introductory video about the program. The page also provides fast access to the audio of Pastor Colin Smith's sermons based on Unlocking the Bible. More >

7. Christmas Site Roundup 2003 (December 2003)
With Christmas just around the corner it is time for another year's glance at some great Christmas sites. This year we have two excellent sites worth stopping by: a great resource from Christianity Today and a site with convenient access to your favorite Christmas carols. More >

6. Praise Hymn (November 2003)
Sometimes you just don't have time to read over some topic that you'd really like to look at and hearing it would be a great alternative. Perhaps you're just looking for something interesting and different to listen to. Whatever the case, SermonAudio might be a place you'll want to stop. More >

5. SermonAudio (October 2003)
Sometimes you just don't have time to read over some topic that you'd really like to look at and hearing it would be a great alternative. Perhaps you're just looking for something interesting and different to listen to. Whatever the case, SermonAudio might be a place you'll want to stop. More >

4. Know the Word (September 2003)
As we head towards fall, perhaps you would like to start a new Bible study plan or maybe even get a better grasp on parts that you are already studying. If so, this month's site is for you. More >

3. Barefoot on the ROCK (August 2003)
With summer in full swing as I write this, it seemed fitting to continue the Navigator's annual tradition of a lighter web site to enjoy. This month's site is perfect for when you want to escape the scorching summer heat for a few minutes. More >

2. ChristArt (July 2003)
With high quality printers now being available very affordably, most computer users have realized the great things one can accomplish with desktop publishing. Yet, while you can do a lot with a desktop publishing program, often times you need something additional to get really spiffy documents: clipart. More >

1. Gardens on the Web (June 2003)
As we enter into summer, many of you will surely be busy working in your gardens, planting and watering. When you're resting from the hot summer heat, why not stop by another garden - on the web? More >

THE NAVIGATOR: Volume IV (2002-2003)
12. iBelieve.com (May 2003)
Wouldn't it be nice if you could find quality Christian broadcasting over the Internet? The American Family Association thought so, and thanks to their work, you can choose from not one, but three high quality online stations. More >

11. American Family Radio (April 2003)
Wouldn't it be nice if you could find quality Christian broadcasting over the Internet? The American Family Association thought so, and thanks to their work, you can choose from not one, but three high quality online stations. More >

10. FaithFacts (March 2003)
Ever had someone ask you a question or encounter some other situation where you wished you had a precise answer to a concern about Christianity? This month�s site aims to help with just those kinds of incidents. More >

9. Missions Network News (February 2003)
With thousand of missionaries all over the world, wouldn't it be interesting if there was a site that gave you the latest news about those groups? Well, there is, and it's this month's site. More >

8. The WEB (January 2003)
With January here, perhaps you are looking for a new Bible reading plan (if you are, there is one on stpaulsefree.org) but have you thought about looking for a new Bible translation? If you have, or even if you have not, this month's site is worth more than a cursory look. More >

7. CVC Christmas (December 2002)
With Christmas just around the corner, this month we focus on another great Christmas site. Like last month's site, CVC Christmas is a massive site with far too many features to even begin to list them all. To give you an idea of just how massive CVC Christmas is, according to the site's own tally, there are more than 1,000 pages of wonderful Christmas materials. More >

6. Elle's Christmas (November 2002)
Sure, the leaves may not have all fallen yet, but Christmas is approaching rapidly. With that in mind, we take a look at a site you are sure to want to keep handy during the Advent season. More >

5. RZIM (October 2002)
While the acronym name of this month's site might not sound familiar, most likely you already know this sit'e founder. RZIM is the web site of Ravi Zacharias, a popular evangellist and one of those interviewed in The Case for Faith. More >

4. Promise of God (September 2002)
Last month we looked at a site filled with light content perfect for a hot day. As the end of the summer approaches, lets take a look at another such site. More >

3. Food for the Soul (August 2002)
With summer in full swing, wouldn't it be nice to spend some time on a refreshingly light web site? This month's site is just that, with a variety of enjoyable content for you to browse through. Food for the Soul is a neat collection of original and public domain articles, meditations, and even some humorous content. More >

2. Answers in Genesis (July 2002)
Many sites we have looked at over the past few years focus on a particular part of the Bible - perhaps the Gospels, or maybe the Psalms. However, this month's site literally "begins" at the beginning. More >

1. Crosswalk and FaithTree.com (June 2002)
As we begin the fourth year of The Navigator, I thought it might be interesting to look at the successor to the irst site reviewed here - Goshen. While Goshen was a wonderful site, I think you will agree that Crosswalk is even better. We also look at a site created directly because of the Navigator column. More >

THE NAVIGATOR: Volume III (2001-2002)
12. DaySpring (May 2002)
DaySpring, the Christian card company, has been slowly adding great features to their site, making it well worth a look this month. The site has two major resources on it, high quality "movie" presentations and "e-cards.". More >

11. The Sword Project (April 2002)
For a change of pace, this month's topic is not a web site, but a software program. If you have beenlooking for a high quality Bible study tool for your computer, this is an ideal one - available for free. More >

10. Daily Wisdom and Fun (March 2002)
This month we take a look at another great service that you can receive in your mail box. My Daily Psalm,unlike most daily devotionals and messages we have looked at, focuses on just one book of the Bible, just as its name implies. More >

9. Daily Wisdom and Fun (February 2002)
This month we look at two sites from the Gospelcom network, Daily Wisdom and Reverend Fun. Both are unique among the sites I have found, and I think you will enjoy them. More >

8. StudyLight (January 2002)
In the first Navigator review, we looked at the Goshen Network and it's great Bible Study Tools resource. Now the creator of Bible Study Tools has improved on his previous work with a new site called StudyLight. More >

7. Christmas Celebration (December 2001)
With Christmas fast approaching, it's time for another Christmas web site. This year's site is Christmas Celebration, an enjoyable and fun place to spend some time this holiday season. More >

6. ChristSites (November 2001)
ChristSites is a very popular Christian directory that has some unique advantages over other similar directories. More >

5. Oremus (October 2001)
This site takes two concepts that we have looked at in previous months, internet hymnals and devotionals, and combines them into something new and different. More >

4. The Bible Through the Seasons (September 2001)
The Bible Through the Seasons is a devotional designed to help the reader get through the entire Bible in three years. More >

3. Christian News Sites (August 2001)
Have you ever wished you could turn on the news, or flip open the paper and get the news from a Christian perspective? Well, on the internet you can find news sites that offer just that, and I thought I would share a few of them with you this month. More >

2. RBC Ministries (July 2001)
THE RADIO BIBLE CLASS (RBC) site is a great site full of interesting and useful articles, radio programs, and Bible studies. Everyone is bound to find something of interest in RBC�s massive, yet easy to use web site. More >

1. Bible Stuph (June 2001)
Bible Stuph has lots of categories of great features including daily readings, Bible trivia, and riddles, all of which fit together. More >

THE NAVIGATOR: Volume II (2000-2001)
12. ReadingPlanner (May 2001)
David Trotz's ReadingPlanner is a great little Windows-based software program that provides a way to create a Bible study plan. More >

11. Easter Sites (April 2001)
This month we look at several great easter sites: The Shroud of Turin, Heartlight's Crucifixion Dynamation, and the Twelve Voices of Easter. You'll want to take time to see all of these stupendous sites. More >

10. The Bible Lands Project (March 2001)
The Biblelands project's main aim is to present a well-done and enjoyable tour of the Holy land. To make this site even more impressive, they add a wealth of other information including a time line, information about the people of the Bible, and more. More >

9. Christian History Institute (February 2001)
The Christian History Institute's (CHI) site is a library-worth of facts, articles, and time-lines of the history of the Church, all conveniently available at the click of a mouse. More >

8. Blue Letter Bible (January 2001)
An amazing cross-referenced Bible with the ability to parallelly view 8 different translations. Other features include Hebrew and Greek text, large amounts of commentaries, maps, cross references, and much more! More >

7. Christmas on the Net (December 2000)
It's Christmas time, are you ready for some great Holiday sites? This month, we look at three great places to visit for holiday traditions, links to Bible verses, Holiday artwork, carols, and more. More >

6. Walking in their Sandles (November 2000)
A wonderful interactive tour of the Holy Land perfect for locating where events happened in the Bible, or just exploring Israel from Biblical times. More >

5. HymnSite.com (October 2000)
Hymnsite.com is one of the most unique hymn site I ever seen. Every one of HymnSite's selection of hundreds of hymns can be listened to, played by an organ, piano, or hand bells. More >

4. Christianity Online and Study in the Fruits of the Spirit (September 2000)
If you would like a convenient way to read about current news effecting the church worldwide, book reviews, Bible studies, movie reviews, web tips, and even a little humor - Christianity Online for you.
Another Site well worth a visit is Study on the Fruit of the Spirit, an enjoyable Bible study about, yes you guessed it, the Fruits of the Spirit. More >

3. WBSA and Lightsource.com (August 2000)
Have you ever wanted to be able to quickly see what the Bible says about a specific topic? Using Logos Research Systems' WBSA (What the Bible Says About�) you can simply type in the topic you are interested in.
Another interesting site worth looking at is Lightsource, which provides fast access to live and archived editions of Focus on the Family, Bible Answer Man, Back to the Bible, and many other interesting audio broadcasts. More >

2. CCEL (July 2000)
An amazing selection of Christian Classic literature and Bible study tools at your finger tips. More >

1. iBelieve.com (June 2000)
If you were to think of mixing sites with articles about prayer, spiritual growth, e-cards, entertainment, and ministry, along with a Christian book store, you would get iBelieve. More >
THE NAVIGATOR: Volume I (1999-2000)
12. God's Love in Action (May 2000)
Listen to a collection of audio messages by Sammy Tippet about how his missionary work has effected the lives of people around the world. More >

11. Heartlight Magazine (April 2000)
Among other things, you will find articles, devotionals, bible studies, Christian e-Cards, discussion boards, and "online radio stations" at Heartlight. More >

10. The Hunger Site (March 2000)
This site provides a wonderful way to give food to those in need More >

9. Bible Trivia (February 2000)
Bible Trivia offers a service to send out a message to your e-mail box every day featuring five Bible trivia questions and a quick inspirational thought. More >

8. Twelve Voices (January 2000)
This is an enjoyable adventure into the experiences of the twelve people who helped prepare the way for the first Christmas More >

7. Decorate your PC (December 1999)
Have a "hanging of the greens" on your PC with wallpaper, a screen saver, and carols that remind you about the reason for the season. More >

6. No longer available (November 1999)

5. Billy Graham Evangelical Association (October 1999)
A huge resource with Billy Graham's daily column, information about the BGEA, and many other



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