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Reading Plans

January 9, 2011 in Church Life with 0 Comments

The start of a new year is a great time to start making the Bible a part of your daily life, if it’s not already. Thanks to the YouVersion.com Team at LifeChurch.tv who have made an extensive list (50+) of reading plans available.  With both web-based and mobile apps available you can also do your reading wherever and whenever it is most convenient for you. You will also stay synchronized with your progress across each device.

God’s Word brings power, healing, direction, and freedom.

Most people who have a great relationship with God read the Bible consistently. Spending time in Scripture each day gives you the opportunity to hear from Him in a unique way.

Following a reading plan helps you stay on track with your Bible reading goals. Pick one (or several) and then fine tune it to match your schedule.

Last year I read through Chronological Bible using the Message version. It was my second time through the entire Bible and I did it all online, either on the computer or on my phone. It is actually very doable, just 15-20 minutes a day is all it takes!

If you’d like to try a different Bible reading app besides the one YouVersion offers, they have a great list of those too!  Which app you use isn’t the point. Finding one you like and getting engaged with God’s message is!

If you’d like a good overview plan without committing to the entire Bible, try The Essential 100 Challenge.  I’d love to hear in the comments which plan you try!

New Year’s Resolution – Post a Day

January 6, 2011 in In The News with 0 Comments

I recently heard about a challenge from WordPress to get bloggers writing and posting more in 2011.  Mashable & CNN even did write-ups about the challenge.

Over the New Year holiday, WordPress issued a challenge to its blogger-users: Write and publish one post a day (or a week) throughout 2011.

For non-professional and personal bloggers, writing and posting every day can be a tall order, so the good folks at WordPress have launched The Daily Post, a guide with daily tidbits of “inspiration, encouragement and advice about blogging.”

I have decided to take on that challenge and so this is the first post in what hopefully will be a string of daily posts for 2011.  It won’t be easy, but I know it is something I want to more.  You can expect shorter posts and a larger variety but most will still center around the themes of technology, leadership and my life.

If you read this blog I hope you’ll engage, connect and encourage me along the way! Just look for the “Comments” link under each post title.