Giving You Moments to Simply be with God

A SIMPLE PAUSE

Our free app gives you many different ways to be in communion with God throughout the week.

Simply scroll through a collection of practices and choose one that interests you or simply receive the “Pause of the Day” at the top of the screen.

Available in English, Spanish and Chinese. (See privacy policy at the bottom of this page.)

More About the App

Our app is based off the traditional monastic practice of scripture reading, meditation, and prayer. It’s been practiced by some of the earliest church mothers and fathers, reformers, puritans, and modern-day Christ-followers of all streams, Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox alike.

An Addition, Not a Replacement

These ancient practices of prayer are not an exegetical or theological analysis of scripture, and are not meant to replace your devotional or bible study. Rather, A Simple Pause app should be a supplement to your daily rhythm. Think of it as a refreshing sip of time with Jesus in the midst of an ordinary day. We trust it will make your relationship with God richer.

A Simple Pause App comes with six options:

  • Lectio Divina

    Listen for God’s message as you hear a small portion of scripture with room to ponder.

  • Imagine

    Enter prayerfully into a scene from the scriptures to broaden your experience and relationship with God.

  • Visio Divina

    Enjoy your gift of sight and invite God to speak to your heart as you gaze at an image.

  • Simply Scripture

    Restfully listen to the gentle reading of selections of scripture.

  • Audio Divina

    Sacred listening with God using your gift of hearing. Includes music and other beautiful sounds.

  • Simple Silence

          Close your eyes and rest in silence with God for five minutes. We’ll keep track of the time.

  • Prayers

           Lean in to these words that have been prayed throughout the ages to uphold you when you just might not have the words.

A Simple Pause app was created under the ministry of MSW with the leadership of LuAnn Roberson.

Privacy Policy
A Simple Pause (“we”, “our”, or “us”), operated by Spiritual Formation Society, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our mobile application A Simple Pause (the “App”).
By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
1. Information We Collect
We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number directly through the App.
However, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information to improve the App, including:
• Device type and operating system
• App usage data (how often you use the App, which features are accessed)
• Performance and crash reports
• General location (city/country level, not precise GPS)
This information is collected through Google Analytics for Firebase.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information collected to:
• Understand how the App is used
• Improve performance and user experience
• Diagnose and fix technical issues
We do not use your information for targeted advertising.
3. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data with:
• Google Analytics (Firebase Analytics), which helps us understand app usage trends.
• Service providers who assist in analytics and crash reporting.
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard practices to protect information collected through the App. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
5. Children’s Privacy
Our App is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at the email below.
6. Your Choices
• You may disable analytics collection through your device settings (e.g., “Limit Ad Tracking” or “Opt out of Analytics” options depending on your device).
• You may uninstall the App at any time to stop all data collection.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: connect@sfsaz.org
Spiritual Formation Society
This app version is compliant with Google Play and Apple App Store guidelines.