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Daily Bible Reading Guide and New Recommended Resource
November 2nd, 2009 | Add a Comment
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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Praying Scripture using Lectio Divina
August 14th, 2009 | 3 Comments
Lectio Divina is Latin for “divine reading” or “holy reading”. Lectio is a Christian tradition of prayerfully reading a passage from scripture by tarrying with the text pondering it’s meaning and lifting up words of thanks. The intent of Lectio is to both increase our understanding of the Word and nurture a deeper more open connection with God through His Word. A well rounded approach to scripture involves what I call both informational and formational reading. Most Bible study tends toward the informational side of the equation. Informational study is predominantly about getting to know the Bible stories and the principles presented therein. Formational reading involves taking time to encounter the text in a way that shapes us as disciples. One approach isn’t better than the other. In fact, they feed … Read entire article »
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