Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXAMEN.me free?

Yes! EXAMEN.me is a free service. If you enjoy the site, we would be very grateful if you would consider giving a one-time or monthly gift. Your gifts are the sole funding for EXAMEN.me and will help us continue to grow and help others. To give a gift, go to the Help Support EXAMEN.me page for your options.

Is EXAMEN.me secure and confidential?

Yes. We take all reasonable measures to ensure your information is secure and confidential.

Will EXAMEN.me share my information?

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We do not sell or lease your your personal information to anyone for any reason. You can view the Privacy Policy for further information.

How Do I create an Account?

Creating an account is easy and free. To get started, go to the home page of EXAMEN.me, enter your full name and email address. You will then be asked to supply a password and agree to the Terms of Service. To complete your registration, you will need to correctly supply two words into the captcha device. This is to ensure you are a friendly human and not a spammer.

I forgot my password. What do I do?

If you forgot your password, click on the "Forgot Password?" link right under the login area at the top of the page. Enter your email address and a new password will be emailed to you. You will then be able to login with your email address and new password.
We suggest that you immediately go to "View My Profile" and update your password to a password you will be able to remember in the future.

Can I use EXAMEN.me without an account?

Sure, but why would you want to? Without an account, you will be able to participate in the Scripture and Prayer Examens, but you will not be able to journal your experience or participate in the Journal Examen.
To use EXAMEN.me without an account click on the Start an Examen button on the homepage.

How can I contact EXAMEN.me?

The best way to contact us is by email. Go to the Contact Us page and submit an email.

How private are the journal entries? Are they searchable by the search engines?

No. Your journal entries are absolutely private and will only be able to seen by you. They cannot be googled!

How do I start an Examen?

Once you log in, you will be taken to the My Examens Page. On the left side of the page you will see a blue "Start an Examen" button. Click on the button to choose what type of Examen you want to do.

What are the differences in the the Examens?

We currently have three kinds of Examens; Scripture, Prayer, and Journal.
Scripture Examens will guide you to mediate on scripture with the goal of life-obedience. You have the choice of various New and Old Testament passages.
Prayer Examens help provide focus as you pray. The guides do not tell you what to pray, but serve only as a catalyst to deepen your conversation with God.
If you have an account, you can Journal through every type of Examen. We also provide an Examen that is a simply a journal with the option to retrieve any scripture passage you want.

How can I listen to the Scripture passage?

During an Examen, you will be able to listen to the audio of a narrator reading the scripture passage you are viewing. If the audio of the passage is available, you will see a link next to the reference of the passage entitled "Listen." Click on the link. Once the audio begins the controls of the audio will appear, and you will be able to pause or rewind. Your computer must have the appropriate hardware and configuration to hear the audio.

How do I know what step I am on during an Examen?

During an Examen, you can see your progress through the Examen in the top-right of your screen. You will see what step you are on in reference to the number of steps through the Examen (e.g., Step 3 of 5).

When is my Examen saved?

Your Examen is saved every time you click "Save & Continue." You do not have to complete an Examen for your data to be saved.

How do I show verse numbers during an Examen?

You have the choice to show or not show verse numbers during an Examen. By default, verse numbers will not be shown. To change the setting, log into your account and click on "View My Profile" at the top of the page. Update the verse number setting and click "Save."

Can I choose the Bible passage during a Scripture Examen?

Currently, Scripture Examens have pre-selected passages for each day. There are two passages from the New Testament, and two from the Old Testament. However, If you want to view another passage, you can always choose a Journal Examen and retrieve any scripture passage you would like.

How do I display a Scripture passage during a Journal Examen?

Once you have began a Journal Examen, you will see a "Scripture Search" box. Simply enter any Bible Reference (e.g., John 1 or Genesis 1:1) and click "Search." Once you are through viewing the Scripture, you can hit the "Clear" button to clear the passage. You can repeat this process as many times as you would like.

How do I get to the My Examens page during an Examen?

If you are logged in, you can return to the "My Examens" page by clicking on the EXAMEN.me logo at the top of the page or by clicking on any link that contains the words, "My Examens."

How do I get to the "My Examens" Page?

You will be able to manage all your completed Examens and start new Examens on the My Examens page. Once you log in, you will be taken to this page. Also, no matter where you are in the site, you can return to this page by clicking on the EXAMEN.me logo at the top of the page or by clicking on any link that contains the words, "My Examens."

How do I view a completed Examen?

Each completed Examen is listed on the My Examen Page. To view a completed Examen, simply click on the Name of the Examen you wish to see, or click on "view."

How do I edit a completed Examen?

You can edit your journal entries on any completed Examen. On the My Examens page, simply view the Examen you want to edit. While you are viewing, you will notice blue edit buttons on each entry. Click on the "Edit" button and you will be able to edit the text of your journal entry. When you are finished, click "Save."

How do I delete a completed Examen?

If you want to delete a completed Examen, locate the Examen you would like to delete on the My Examens page. Click "delete" on the far right side of the page. Be careful! Once you have deleted an Examen, it is gone forever, and we will not be able to retrieve it.

How can I search the contents of my Examens?

To search the contents of your completed Examens, enter your search term in the search field at the top of the My Examens page and click "Search."
You can narrow your search by searching in specific Examen types by entering your search term and selecting an Examen type from the drop down menu and then clicking search. For example, you could search for the word "sin" in Gospel Examens only.
Once you search, all results will be shown below with the Name of the Examen and a snippet of the text that contains the word you searched.

How do I print my Examens?

You can print individual Examens by clicking on the print icon of each Examen.
To print out multiple Examens, click on "Export Options." Select what you want to print by selecting the Examen Type from the drop down menu and choosing a date range. Click "Export." You will then be prompted to open or save the PDF file. You can choose either. Once you have opened the PDF, choose print.

How can I export my completed Examens?

Click on "Export Options" while on the My Examens page. Narrow down what you want to export by selecting the Examen Type from the drop down menu and choosing a date range. Click "Export." You will then be prompted to open or save the PDF file. Save the file to your hardrive.

How do I change my password?

To change your password, make sure you are logged in and click on "View My Profile" at the top of the page. Enter your new password twice and click "Save."

How do I change my email address?

To change your email address, make sure you are logged in and click on "View My Profile" at the top of the page. Edit your email address and click "Save."

How do I change the name on my account?

If your name has changed, you can update it by clicking "View My Profile" at the top of the page. Edit your name and click "Save."

How do I show verse numbers during an Examen?

You have the choice to show or not show verse numbers during an Examen. By default, verse numbers will not be shown. To change the setting, log into your account and click on "View My Profile" at the top of the page. Update the verse number setting and click "Save."

How do I update my email preferences?

EXAMEN.me will occasionally send emails regarding the service. We promise not to abuse the privilege. However, you can always edit your email preferences by clicking on "View My Profile." Once you have made the appropriate changes, click "Save."

How do I cancel my account?

We will be sorry to see you go, but if you need to cancel your account, click the "View My Profile" link at the top of the page and click "Cancel My Account."
Once you have canceled your account, there is no way to retrieve the contents of your account including completed Examens and their corresponding journals.
If you want to keep your data, make sure you have exported all your Examens before you cancel your account.

How can I help support EXAMEN.me financially?

Your gifts are the sole funding for EXAMEN.me. You have the option to give a one-time gift of any amount or monthly gift of $5. Go to the Help Support EXAMEN.me page and click on the one-time or monthly gift button. Monthly gifts do require a PayPal account. Thank you for your support!

How do I cancel my monthly gift?

We certainly appreciate your generosity, but if you need to end your monthly gift you will need to log in to your PayPal account and go to the "History" subtab of the "My Account" tab. Choose "Subscriptions" from the pull-down "Show" menu and press the "Submit" button. Choose this subscription, and click on its "Details" link. You will be taken to a Transaction Details page from which you may cancel your subscription. Cancelling your subscription will immediately stop all future scheduled payments for this subscription. However, we will not be able to refund any previous payments. Feel free to Contact Us if you have any further questions.

Is my gift to EXAMEN.me tax-deductible?

No. EXAMEN.me is a service provided by Worshiply, LLC. We are not a non-profit 501c(3) so you will not be able to claim your gift as a tax deduction.

If I give a gift, what name will appear on my credit card?

We use PayPal for all credit card transactions. Your credit card statement will show payment went to PAYPAL *WORSHIPLY.

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