You are Invited!

I personally invite you to join me in a 30 Day Bible Reading Challenge!

Why?
Because I thrive on challenges. They are just so fun!

(Wait! Don't stop reading! This is good stuff!)

Why?
1. Because I love the results you can see in 30 days of dedication to something.
2. Because it takes 21 days to create a habit.
3. My favorite part is the group effort and the community building aspect of a group challenge.

Why a Bible Reading Challenge?
I will answer that with Scripture...
To be transformed Romans 12:1-2
To know Him Philippians 3:10
To be more like Christ 2 Corinthians 3:18
To have an understanding of His Word Psalm 119:27, 33, 34...
To grow a love for His Word Psalm 119
To draw closer to Him James 4:8
To be able to always give an answer! Peter 3:15

This is what it will be.
1. 30 days of Bible reading approximatelly (but not limited to) 3 chapters a day.
2. I will post the Bible reading daily on this blog.
3. I will ask you to comment daily here on the blog or on the Facebook post. Simply state that you have completed the daily reading. You can also leave comments or questions about the reading. Feel free to leave prayer requests as well.
4. You will need a Bible, a journal and a pen/pencil/highlighter.

FYI I prefer the King James Version. I use the Nelson King James Study Bible, because I love the study notes. The notes usually clarify anything I don't understand. If you do not have a Bible I can help you with that. Also you can find in on line. I use www.biblegateway.com. If you have questions or comments about my preference please private message me on Facebook. I do not wish to start a debate on versions.

This challenge is for everybody! It is for dedicated daily Bible readers - we may need your insight to answer questions. It is for people who struggle with the daily habit of Bible reading. It is for those who have never read the Bible at all or never consistently. It is for agnostics and atheists - challenge your beliefs. I encourage you all - I dare you all to take part.

Here is why I would like to extend this challenge to those who don't know, understand, or believe the Bible...

Say you have a beautiful picture of a decant chocolate cake with a full description of the taste, the richness and the texture. You cannot make the decision if that is your favorite cake or a cake you can live without if you have not tasted a bite for yourself. You have to have your own experience.

I struggle very much when I talk to people who say they don't believe the Bible but have no knowledge of what it says or means. That is a very uninformed decision. And I warn you, your beliefs on the Bible and God is the most important decision you will ever make. Be informed!

I will not claim to have the best Bible reading challenge around, or that I have all the answers to all your questions (or any answers for that matter), but it will be a good place to start and hopefully to interact with others.

The challenge will officially start November 1, but I encourage you to prepare now. Mentally prepare yourself to commit and to interact. Physically prepare yourself by gathering your tools and creating a space in your home for this quite reading time. Start reading the Bible daily to create the habit.

Please join me! Will you?