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Choosing a Bible when you are a beginner
Periodically, someone asks me, “What is the best Bible?”, particularly, if someone is new to Bible reading. Usually, what he or she is actually asking is which translation is best. Translation is only one of multiple considerations though to keep in mind as you purchase a Bible. Here are some other features that make for an extremely functional devotional/study Bible. I’ll deal with translation in a separate post. 1. A decent size font--Get a Bible with … Read entire article »
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Prayer Journal Passages
In my last post, I gave you a video tutorial on one method of prayer journaling. It struck me afterwards that some of you might be curious about the scripture passages that our youth are using. I gave each youth an envelope with fourteen verses and told them to just randomly pick one each day. All of the verses are associated with prayer in some way. If you want to join us, here are the verses we are drawing from to get you started. They are in no particular order. Matthew 6:5-8 Psalm 100 Philippians 4:8-9 Matthew 6:25-26 Luke 17:12-19 Luke 1:46-55 Philippians 4:4-7 Mark 14:32-42 Psalm 46:1-5,10-11 Luke 11:9-13 Psalm 34:1-8 Luke 18:10-14 Jonah 2:1-10 Genesis 28:11-19 Also, I mentioned in the video noting the subject of the passage you are journaling on, but I really didn’t say much more … Read entire article »
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Prayer Journaling Orientation
Our youth group this past week began a three week journey into prayer journaling. We are starting with a method that I have used intermittently for over 20 years. This five minute video outlines the process. This discipline really enhances my relationship with God. Specifically, I see God more clearly and I apply scripture more frequently when I journal daily using this method. My journaling frequently takes as little as five or ten minutes. I hope you will try it. May it be a blessing to you from The Practical Disciple. … Read entire article »
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Making your Bible Reading Plan Work
Two days ago I was speaking to a Practical Disciple reader who had downloaded one of the reading plans from my last post, 3 Great Bible Reading Plans. He told me that he and his wife were trying it. He rightly recognized quickly that you need a set time, if you are going to read consistently. It jar me awake to the reality that any tool is only perhaps as good as the instruction that goes with it. So here are five tips on succeeding at maintaining a reading schedule. There really simple and you can implement them today. 1) Print out your plan and place it some place visible with your Bible. High visibility will help you read consistently. Also don’t forget to check off … Read entire article »
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