Bible Reading for 2017
As we set our sights on a new year I want to challenge you to start your year out reading through the Bible. The motto for the new year is G3 Gather, Grow and Go. Bible reading is absolutely essential for our growth as Christ followers.
Ignorance is on the march in our culture. It is advancing very quickly because truth is disappearing. As Americans we are having an enormous struggle agreeing on even the most basic values in life.
Yesterday I read a Barna report that said 67% of young people never read the Bible. Only 3% read it daily. And we wonder why so many lives are crashing and burning in our world. The truth is most young people know more about Taylor Swift than they know about God.
So would you prayerfully consider asking a young person to join you on the Bible Reading journey next year? All you need to do is invite them. The worst they can say is, "no, thank you."
We have One Year Bibles at church or you can just go to the internet to find the reading for the day (oneyearbibleonline.com). The One Year Bible site will even read the passages to you. We also have a daily blog entry for the reading of the day where you can receive daily encouragement from your church family (www.facebook.com/groups/brg.gracestamford/).
I would like to thank our team of writers for the past year, Jon Lanuza, Carol Policastro, Randi Rivera, Louise Jaworski, Steve Edwards, Kenny Sullivan and Keesha Sullivan.
Here is a quote from Greg Hawkins and Cally Parkinson from their book "Move." Their book is centered on the question, "What is the best way to lead people in spiritual growth?" Here is their conclusion.
Nothing has a greater impact on spiritual growth than reflection on Scriptures. If churches could do only one thing to help people at all levels of spiritual maturity grow in their relationship with Christ, their choice is clear. They would inspire, encourage, and equip their people to read the Bible.
With the new year being just a few days away, would you prayerfully consider taking the Bible reading journey with us?
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