Tag Archives: reading

Across chapter lines

Many Bible reading plans have people read a certain number of chapters each day. If you were doing that kind of plan, and the dividing line came at the end of John 13, on one day you would read about … Continue reading

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8 ways to read the Bible

It happened again last week. Someone said, “I know I should spend more time in my Bible.” After scolding him for yelling at himself rather than celebrating the fact that he is spending time with a small group of people … Continue reading

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Hearing voices.

(This is a guest post from my friend Rob Hatch.) I recognized Paul’s words the other day.  It had never happened to me.  I was preparing for reading at Mass.  I read the first reading from Genesis and the second … Continue reading

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think about it

“I’ve been thinking about what you said.” “I’m gonna think about that.” “Ever since you mentioned that, I’ve been thinking about that.” “Remember how we were talking about that situation? I started wondering what would happen if we tried this.” … Continue reading

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made differently well

I’ve had cause to talk about Psalm 139 twice in the last two days. It’s a psalm that talks about being made well, being known by God. It’s a good psalm for people to remember when they are struggling to … Continue reading

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Just dive in

[First Friday guest post from Paul Merrill] The Bible is just about the most neglected jewel that Christ-followers have. (Well, I take that back; Christ-followers in many parts of the world where people don’t speak English don’t have even a … Continue reading

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learned means usable

Many people have memorized  the Bible. Most people who watch sporting events have memorized John 3:16, for example. But that doesn’t mean they know what it means. Some people have memorized parts of the Bible. From phrases to sentences to … Continue reading

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