Read through the Bible in 2009

I'd like to challenge you to read through the Bible this year. There are many Bible-reading plans available that can help you stay on track, such as this one, which allows you to read online, or this one, which give you the option of printing out the reading plan or receiving it by email each day, or this one, which also gives you the option of receiving the reading plan each day by email.

Or y0u can do what I'm doing--start at Genesis and read from beginning to end. I'm reading several chapters per day because my goal is actually to read through the Bible twice this year.

However you do it, I know you'll discover a new appreciation for the Bible, and a desire to let it speak to you.

I'll be praying for you as you read through the Bible in 2009.

Comments

lisoto said…

Lionel and I went out and bought "One Year through the Bible". We are determined complete this new year's resolution!!

January 02, 2009

Jehu Hernandez said…

That's right, a one-year Bible is a great idea. Anyone else in on this? Make it public!

January 04, 2009

Betty said…

Mac and I are in. I'm following the plan that guides once through the Old Testament and twice through the New Testament.
Thanks, Pastor, for challenging us.

January 05, 2009

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