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Verses For Life
Version 1.2,  May 11, 1998
Copyright (c) 1997-1998. David Lewinski
All rights reserved.
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Thank you for your interest in Verses For Life! This file provides information and tips on Verses For Life.


IMPORTANT NOTE:
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The following 2 Software Support Packs MUST be installed (in order) 
PRIOR to installing "Verses For Life".
1)  Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 (SP3) Virtual Machine
2)  Software Support Pack #1
These software support packs may be found at the Heavenly Software 
Download Page at:
     www.execpc.com/~dlewinsk/hsw_down.htm


Contents:
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 1) Introduction
 2) System Requirements 
 3) Installation
 4) Program Instructions
 5) Deluxe Registered Edition
 6) Possible Future Enhancements 
 7) Technical Support & Feedback
 8) Free Upgrades
 9) License, Legal, & Copyright
10) Program Redistribution
11) Other Software Programs 
12) Future Software Programs
13) About the Author
14) Version History

1)  Introduction
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Verses For Life is a Christian software program designed to help you learn and memorize the Word of God. It comes with verses from the New International Version (NIV) Bible, and they are grouped by Topic. A note is provided with each verse to enhance your understanding. There are 3 basic modes available in this program: Learn a verse and its reference, Review the verse text if given its reference, and finally Review the reference if given its verse text.

The FREEWARE Edition contains more than 75 pre-loaded verses. The registered Deluxe Edition contains 450 verses on more than 100 topics.You can also Add or Edit your own topics and verses in the Deluxe Edition.  In addition, the Database Conversion Tool is included.


2)  System Requirements
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- Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 or later
- Intel Pentium processor is recommended
- 16 MB (or higher) of RAM is recommended
- 3 MB free hard drive space is required
- 800x600 (or higher) screen resolution is recommended
- Looks best in 16 bit high color (or higher)
- Visual Basic 5.0 (SP3) Virtual Machine must be pre-installed
- Software Support Pack #1 must be pre-installed
  (These may be found at www.execpc.com/~dlewinsk/hsw_down.htm)


3)  Installation
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To install Verses For Life on Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0
 Step 1. Run Setup.exe
 Step 2. Follow the instructions on the screen
 Step 3. Select Verses For Life from Programs menu


4)  Program Instructions
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Pull down Help menu and select Contents for instructions.


5)  Deluxe Registered Edition
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Even though I spent much time and effort in developing the Freeware Edition,it is an offering to the Lord and is provided to you free of charge.  However, in order to cover the rather large cost of my software development components and materials, I need to charge a small fee for the Deluxe Edition.

Therefore, if you register for the Deluxe Edition of this program for the very low cost of $12, then you will receive the following additional benefits:

 a) Additional Features to help you customize your own Scripture Memory.
    -- See the Help File for Details
 b) The Verses For Life Database Conversion Tool (see vfl_dct.txt).
 c) More than 450 Pre-Loaded Verses.
 d) More than 100 Contemporary Topics For Today's Life Challenges.
 e) Free Downloadable Upgrades from the Verses For Life Web Site.
 f) Free Product Technical Support via E-Mail.
 g) No Buttons to Press on the Startup Screen.

In addition, you will have a good feeling knowing that you supported the development of this Christian software program as well as the development of future Christian programs. 

To obtain the Deluxe Edition, complete and print the Form on the Register Menu or Register it On-line at www.execpc.com/~dlewinsk/online.htm.


6)  Possible Future Enhancements 
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1.  Print Verses
2.  Review Timer


7)  Technical Support & Feedback
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For technical support or to report defects please send e-mail to me.  In addition, your feedback is extremely important to me.  Please send e-mail to me with your comments, suggestions, requested future enhancements, and/or requested future software programs.

E-mail Address:  dlewinsk@execpc.com.  


8)  Free Upgrades
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Free upgrades to this product are available for all Registered Users and may be obtained at the Verses for Life Web Site.

Web Site:  http://www.execpc.com/~dlewinsk/verses.htm


9)  License, Legal, & Copyright
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Please refer to the Help File.


10) Program Redistribution
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You are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the Freeware Edition 
of this software and documentation as you wish provided you give exact 
copies of the original, compressed Freeware version, and you distribute 
the Freeware version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic or magnetic media.

You are specifically prohibited from distributing the software and/or
documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission.


11) Other Software Programs 
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1.  Know Your Bible (Freeware)
2.  Rotating 3D Christian Screen Savers
Web Site:  http://www.execpc.com/~dlewinsk/software.htm


12)  Future Software Programs
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1.  More Christian Screen Savers
2.  Verses For Life Clock/Calender
3.  Match the Bible Verse
4.  Bible Quiz For Children
5.  Know What You Believe


13)  About the Author
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This is Dave Lewinski's first Visual Basic program of many (God willing) to be distributed to the general public. Dave has taken 18 classes at the Elmbrook Christian Study Center, has been a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and is currently a member of the Grace Evangelical Society.  Besides sharing the Gospel, His mission is to help Christians deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to help them understand their Identity in Christ, and to help them understand the practical reality of Christ living His life in and through them.


14)  Version History
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v1.0  12-31-97
  - Initial release.

v1.1  02-28-98
  - Improved Setup Installation by using Installshield.
  - Improved Splash Screen with 3D Title.
  - Improved Registration Screen for Foreign Countries.
  - Improved Benefits Screen for certain video resolutions.
  - Improved Help File to be consistent with "Know Your Bible".
  - Made Internal Changes to be consistent with "Know Your Bible".
  - Note: There are NO changes in Functionality or in Verses.

v1.2  5-11-98
  - Added the Verses for Life Database Conversion Tool.
    (See the separate file named vfl_dct.txt for details)
  - Added On-Line Registration due to International demand.
  - Reduced Initial Download size by Repackaging Setup.
  - Added Christian Screen Savers to Help file.
