Five Questions to Ask to Better Your Bible Reading

Did you ever read a passage in the Bible and wonder what it all meant? Of course you have. I know I have. But there are ways to take the "mystery" out of our Bible reading and replace it with understanding that will impact how we live. To help you, check out this article Five Tips to Improve Your Bible Reading. In it, the author suggests five questions to ask each portion of the Bible that you read. Looking over his questions, I would say that you won't go wrong in utilizing any or all of them!

Thanks for stopping by . . . and don't forget to SEIZE THE DAY by knowing and living God's Word!
pj

Why Doesn't God Ever Speak to Me in the Bible?

Often when we open the Bible, we do so expecting to "hear" from God. We desperately desire this as we want our lives to change for the better. But all too often, we open, read, and then close the Bible and God remains silent.

If this is you ... or even if it isn't ... take a few moments and head to Desiring God Ministries web site and read (and watch) ... The Bible Is a Book Like Any Other. It will be time very well spent!

Thanks for stopping by . . . and don't forget to SEIZE the day by knowing and living God's Word!
pj

Too Busy to Read the Bible!

Many people who claim to want to follow Jesus also claim they are just too busy to take the time necessary to read the Bible on a consistent basis. However, since Jesus makes His plan for this life (and the next!) known to us through the pages of the Scripture . . . then how in the world can we follow him if we are not reading HIS plan?

I realize that all of us our busy. But I do NOT believe any of us are too busy to be in God's Word. To help you make the time necessary to get into the Bible . . . here is an insightful article that should prove helpful: How to Find Time to Read the Bible: Ten Christian Tips. 

Thanks for stopping by . . . and don't forget to SEIZE THE DAY by knowing and living God's Word!

pj

Why Read the Bible

A couple of my youngest grandchildren are at the age when a child discovers the magical word "why." And so after every statement we make, we can anticipate being asked "why?" I am sure you know how it goes ... 

"Time to pick up your toys." 

"Why?" 

"Because your mommy will be here soon to pick you up." 

"Why?" 

"Because it's time for you to go home." (and thinking ... "So Grammy and Papa can get some rest!") 

"Why?" 

And on and on it goes. 

Even though little children may go a bit overboard in their use of the "why" question, it remains a good question to ask. So ... WHY READ THE BIBLE? Here is a brief article from the Pocket Testament League that answers that question. I hope you take some time to read it ... and then read your Bible! 

Thanks for stopping by . . . and don't forget to SEIZE THE DAY by KNOWING and LIVING God's Word!

pj