tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416089578031996468.post4803751304636277092..comments2023-11-09T07:13:39.461+10:30Comments on Musings: How do you read the bible?Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11235980969755979085noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416089578031996468.post-87691624098613284952009-06-02T19:02:23.860+09:302009-06-02T19:02:23.860+09:30Thanks for that Mark - always nice to have new com...Thanks for that Mark - always nice to have new commenters!<br /><br />I agree completely - yes we should expect to be changed and to see those changes taking place as we continue to read the bible. And using a journal is a great way to see change over time - just as it can be a great way to also to see how God answers prayer over time. <br /><br />Send any resources my way, if you have time - maybe it can be info for another post...!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235980969755979085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416089578031996468.post-63734315689690844532009-06-01T11:48:46.928+09:302009-06-01T11:48:46.928+09:30Hi Wendy.
Couldn't agree more with your comments....Hi Wendy.<br /><br />Couldn't agree more with your comments. As someone who knows the difference getting into the Bible can make to your life, and who has a pretty short attention span and capacity to tolerate tedium, both of your points are well made from my perspective.<br /><br />The other thing I would add is: Expect to be changed by what you find. It is really easy for us to pick up the Bible and be challenged, inspired or just learn. But if these things aren't doing something to make a change in who we are, either in the short-term or long-term, it is possible that we are allowing God's Spirit to work through God's Word. It may be nothing earth-shattering - sometimes simple and practical is the best. Keeping a journal of what you are learning and the changes starting to take shape can be a good way to do it.<br /><br />Do you want some other resources to chase down? There are some interesting and helpful things on line too.<br /><br />Thanks, Wendy.<br /><br />MarkMark Schultznoreply@blogger.com