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40 Day Bible Reading Guide for the Gospel of John
I have just added a 40 day Bible reading guide for the Gospel of John to the Lent Resource page. Â It is a check list along with some tips on how to be consistent in your Bible reading. Â While this list is set up as a Lenten discipline it really could be used over any 40 day period. Â This list begins on a Wednesday and ends on a Saturday six weeks later. Â Sunday’s are free days for catching-up or reflecting on a reading that grabbed you from earlier in the week. Â I did this because traditionally Sundays are not included in the count of 40 days of Lent. Last year a member of my church took on reading the Gospel of Luke in 40 days. That discipline got him start reading … Read entire article »
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Manifesto progress: Gift giving, seeds sewn and old men playing duck, duck, goose.
A couple of nights ago we offered free babysitting for parents who wanted a night out. The parents could go on a date, wrap presents, or finish up shopping. Whatever they wanted to do. We made ginger bread houses with the kids, crafts, and read story books. My favorite was reading, A Tale of Three Trees. The older kids (mid-elementary) took turns reading the pages to the younger kids. … Read entire article »
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Some lessons I have learned about reading the Bible after 25 years of daily reading
A recent reader, Kristy, shared the following comment, I have never found the right Bible reading plan, so have tried to read at my own pace and feel that even though I am not following a plan, that I am behind simply because I still have a lot to read by the end of this year and I have this thing in my head that I have to finish the Bible by December 31, 2009. It never seems like what I read is enough; sometimes I read a lot, but it doesn’t seem like it is enough. I feel like I am not doing it right. So, how much should you read? I don’t believe there is a great pat answer to this question, but I do have some distinct … Read entire article »
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Dry Times
Image from Ozyman Dry times, times of feeling a loss of God’s presence, are inevitable in the Christian walk. Â All of the historic saints expressed in their writings periods of longing to hear God’s voice and to feel God’s peace. Â Spiritual droughts occur for a variety of reasons. Neglect of the relationship: If you are not investing time in drawing near to God don’t be surprised if God seems hard to find. Â God hasn’t moved, but … Read entire article »
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Daily Bible Reading Guide and New Recommended Resource
I have added to the right side bar an area that says, “Today’s Scripture Passage”.  You can find it just beneath the recommended resource.  I have added this tool for anyone wanting a recommended reading for each day of the year. This is a sequential plan that takes you through the Bible in one year, beginning with Genesis in January through to Revelation at the end of the year. Sequential reading is not what … Read entire article »
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Which Bible translation is best?
Christian Book Distributers (CBD) has an awesome collection of articles to help you find which Bible is right for you. Â To see a list of this series of articles click here. Â The two main concerns to consider as you choose a translation are reading level and translation approach. READING LEVELS Bibles are written with a reading level in mind. Â I will never forget the comment of the woman which prompted me to write this post. Â She said, … Read entire article »
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