Anticipate
Jesus promised to return. That is not a threat hanging over your life. It is the hope at the center of it: a day when every wrong is made right.
Maranatha · Aramaic for “Our Lord, come”
Come, Lord Jesus.
It may be the most hopeful prayer in the Bible. Jesus is coming again. Whether you are curious, hurting, doubting or coming home, today is a good day to begin getting ready.
What “Maranatha” means
One word. Three ways to live it.
The first Christians said it to each other in the ancient Aramaic language, and Paul closed a letter with it (1 Corinthians 16:22). It points to a day worth looking forward to, and a life worth living today.
Celebrate
Because the story ends well, you can live with gladness now: grateful, generous and less afraid. There is real joy in knowing where history is headed.
Prepare
Being ready does not mean being perfect. It means a heart turned toward God: forgiven, growing, and living the way Jesus taught.
Your journey
A simple path, at your own pace
No pressure, no jargon, and no account needed. Start with whichever step fits where you are.
Meet Jesus
Read who he said he was, in plain language, straight from the Gospels.
Who is Jesus?Bring your questions
Doubts are welcome. A real person will write back to you, by email.
Ask a questionTake a first step
Talk to God, or let us pray for you. You do not need the right words.
How to prayFind your people
Faith is meant to be shared. When you are ready, we will introduce you to a welcoming church.
Find a church
If your heart is not where you want it to be with God, you are not too late.
Today is a good day to start. Jesus welcomes anyone who comes to him, exactly as they are. You can begin with one honest conversation.
Today's verse
Verse of the day
1Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), public domain.
Everything you need to begin
Ask a question
Honest questions and doubts welcome. A real person replies by email.
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Tell us what's on your heart and our team will pray for you.
Daily devotional
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Read the Bible
The World English Bible: modern, accurate and free, with search.
Start Here guides
Eight short guides for newcomers, returners and the curious.
Find a church
Browse welcoming partner churches, or ask us to introduce you.
For churches and ministries
Your church, online, done for you
Small and growing churches get everything they need in one place, so pastors can spend their time on people.
- A simple website. Service times, sermons, events and a page for newcomers, without a web designer.
- Giving and email. Online giving that goes straight to your church, and newsletters to your own contacts.
- Newcomers sent your way. People looking for a church can ask to be introduced to yours.
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A short reading from the World English Bible, a brief reflection, and a one-sentence prayer. About three minutes, free, and you can unsubscribe any time.
Questions people ask
Is this a church?
No. Maranatha is a service of Aspir Technologies, a for-profit company. We are not a church and we do not hold services. We help people explore faith, and we point them to churches. The partner churches you find here are independent congregations.
Do I have to join anything?
No. You can read the guides, use the Bible reader, and browse churches without signing up for anything. If you ask a question or request prayer, we only need an email address if you want a reply.
Who answers my questions?
Real people. Our responders are volunteers and staff who have been approved and trained, and who have agreed to our safeguarding policy. We do not use artificial intelligence to write replies to your questions or prayer requests.