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Gathered Up:  My Challenge...  |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 14 2010 : 12:47:21 PM
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My 2011 challenge is to start reading the whole bible. Both the New Testament and the Old Testament. I have been wanting to do this for a long time but as you all know, life gets super busy,And it got put further down my to do list. I thought I would post this here in case there was someone else who has wanted to do this for a long time and wanted to do it with me. Time is not an issue for me. I don't care if it takes me 5 months, 2 years to finish reading the bible. I don't want to rush through it. I want to have a deeper relationship with God and I think this is a great way to do it. If you would like, please join me! If not that's fine too. I am going to be starting in Genesis, but you can start where ever you want. If you want to start in the New Testament or Old Testament or just read in the New Testament that is a ok. If you do want to join me I thought it would be fun to share what verses/chapters we read, and if there was a verse that really spoke to you or stood out to you that you really liked. Anyone can do this; it doesn't matter if you're Christian, Jewish, Catholic, etc. It's open to anyone who would like to have a more personal relation ship with God. And remember; go at your own pace. If you can only read a few verses one day and a few chapters the next that's fine. It could take me a couple of years to finish reading it but at least I have started.
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
Edited by - maggie14 on Dec 14 2010 12:57:50 PM |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2010 : 7:42:39 PM
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I decided to read the bible in a literal wording way. I say a baptist preacher once who said to really read the bible like you would a text book. Taking exactly what it says and not looking for 'hidden' meaning. I had to read genisis 2 times to believe what I was reading was real. It opened my eyes to a whole new world. I kept a book for verses that seemed to be 'out of place', and there are quite a lot that seem to not go with the story. As you go along quite a lot of those verses fit in with other stories and then you understand what they meant to the original stories!
I had a ball, but didn't get very far. I think I should start agian. I would love to try it agian. I still remember be completely fascinated with the creation and fall of man. I read that part over and over agian!
When do you want to start? I am so busy gettin ready for christmas I may not be able to start till after. Do you want us to post our readings and observations in this thread or email each other? I think it sounds like fun!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 12:18:05 PM
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I am reading the New Testament in a year. I found a reading plan for the whole bible that is a two year plan. It has small sections but that allows you to think over it and pray with it. So that is what I am doing along with memorizing two verses a month.
blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://butterflywings.wordpress.com
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 4:58:03 PM
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Angela, Me too! I kept reading, and then re-reading. I thought it would be fun to start the first week in January. I was thinking we could post it on here but we could e-mail eachother too. What ever you want to do. :)
Deb, I'm so glad you are going to do it with me!
Tammy, That is a really good idea of memorizing two verses a month. I think I will try that too! Are you going to join into?! :)
Thanks girls so much!!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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shabbyms
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Cheryle
Naperville
IL
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 6:15:09 PM
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I think I'd like to join you ladies. I have a study Bible that is the Inspirational Study Bible by Max Lucado and its a New Centry version. I love this one becuase it has sort of life notes on the side - helps you to take what you read and apply it to everyday life. I like the ease and the clarity of this Bible. It make daily reading fast so that I can read it, understand it and apply it to my everyday life. I am looking forward to developing a deeper faith this year.
Passive people do not lead passionate lives. |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 6:29:55 PM
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Cheryle, I'm so glad you are joining in! :) Thank you!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 7:01:07 PM
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I have the Bible in a year that I keep trying to get through. Maybe with a little prodding and encouragement I will make. I usually get through to about October and then things happen and I don't know why. This Bible has readings from the Old Testament, New Testament and the Psalms and Proverbs in one day's reading. Anyone else have one of these or is there a method to this madness?
KayB
Life's a dance you learn as you go
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 7:05:08 PM
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I don't Kay but it sounds really neat. :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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shabbyms
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Cheryle
Naperville
IL
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 6:15:39 PM
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See how many pages your Bible has and divide it by 365 or 313 if you want to give yourself a day off a week. The would have you start at Gen and end at Rev. The next is to read by chapters and probably how I will take on this challenge this year. There are 1189 chapters in the good book so divide that by 365 and you will get 3.25. Again if you are going to give yourself a day off use the majic 313 number and you will need to read 3.8 chapters a day (some longer than others). The last way probably gives you the most flexibility. There are 66 books in the Bible if you read 5.5 books per month you are good to go. You can read as many or as few pages a day as you like and you can read the books in any order you choose. Dad is a minister who does talk radio but I found the information on eHow because I wanted all the options. I hope you find this helpful.
Passive people do not lead passionate lives. |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 06:13:53 AM
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Hannah,
I read through mine every year. I normally always start in the New Testament then go back to the Old testament, I read at least one chapter a day if I want to read more than one chapter I do but never less. I normally find that I finish before the years end. I think I am going to find a good devotional that is set up for a reading for the year and do that this coming year. What a great way to enjoy a year! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2010 : 4:06:29 PM
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I decided to read the Bible this year instead of spending so much time reading fiction. I am a voracious reader and read very fast, but somehow that never seemed to transfer to the Bible. I always feel like I should be reading for content. So, the first time through I read it backwards. And when I got tired of the NT, I started at the end of the OT and read backward for a while. By book, in case any of you think I'm reading each verse backwards! When I finished that, I tried to read from the shortest book in each testament to the longest. I got stalled about 3/4 of the way through that one. So I went back to reading it backwards. It gives a new perspective on many of the events in the OT becasue you read about them after they happened and see the fallout and then the next book gives the accounting of the event.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 6:13:43 PM
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Are you girls getting excited?! I am!! I don't know if I will be able to get on here everyday but maybe once a week.
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2010 : 09:54:18 AM
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I prefer the NKJ version. Some of the other version have come under some fire and developed some controversy. I know my Mom had a version that was on the news a few years back because it stated that David had killed Goliath's brother, not Goliath. It even had a note in the margian that said it was unrealistic to expect such a small person to fight such a large person. One of the newer versions says in the margins of the creation story that the word day means millions of years and so the have changed that word to it's proper meaning.
I prefer to stick as close as possible to the original. My nephew is in college to be a preacher and is learning hebrew this year. He will spend 2 years on hebrew the 2 years on aramaic. He is gonna buy some of the used text books and flash cards and study materials at the end of each year for me. I will have all the study stuff to start workin on teachin myself to read the original version, even a family tutor!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2010 : 10:06:51 AM
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Hi everyone....a few days ago I started the 90 day plan for reading the Bible and have been posting over in the reading room....I can't believe how many things I have already read that I never have even heard before! I'm with you gals!
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
Master Food Preserver |
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Princess_Of_The_Barn
Farmgirl at Heart
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Tonya
New Douglas
IL
USA
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Posted - Dec 23 2010 : 3:57:04 PM
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My Church has a 'check off list' for their "Read the Bible in a Year" plan. It's non-denominational and it doesn't matter what version of the Bible you read. http://www.highlandhope.org/ Click on "Growing Deeper" and then "2010 Bible Reading Plan". You can print out your 'reading list' and keep it in your Bible. I've found that it helps when you have some time to kill in the dr. office or waiting for practice to get over.
Livin' the dream! |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2010 : 8:10:03 PM
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I found a purse at a local bible bookstore that has a bible carrier attached to the back of it. There were also some that had the bible carrier on the bottom. I liked the one with it on the back cause it had more pockets. This might be a good christmas present for youself. That's what I called it! LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 5:44:30 PM
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Thank you all so much for your help! I am really getting excited! :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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shabbyms
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Cheryle
Naperville
IL
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 6:16:33 PM
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Purchased a Bible for my E reader! It is a one year version by Max Lucado. It is my hope that this year I will accomplish my goal of reading the entire bible in one year and I am getting super excited. I am thankful to have you each and all to share the journey with this year so Thank you.
Farmgirl #604
Passive people do not lead passionate lives. |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 7:08:33 PM
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I have the Bible in a year & have read it throug every year since I got it! It has an Old Testament, Psalm & Proverbs & New Testament section to read every day. You go through Proverbs a couple of times. I love it!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2010 : 5:51:01 PM
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Ok Girls, I am starting tomorrow! :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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shabbyms
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Cheryle
Naperville
IL
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2011 : 5:33:45 PM
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I am so glad I loaded the bible on my E reader. I still have my copy that I keep in my car but I seem to run short on time in the mornings. I think the longer the winter the slower I get in the AM- But I am able to get caught up at lunch time. It is so good to be back reading the good book. I'd forgotten how uplifting these daily doses are...and somehow on most days there seems to be a message for me almost directly...I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am.
Love will make a way out of no way. -Lynda Barry
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2011 : 11:54:46 AM
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I am so sorry girls I have not posted yet. I have been reading though. :)
I started Genesis on January 1st and am on chapter 18. It is all so amazing! I have gone back and reread many times and am still amazed how everything began. :) How are you all doing?
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Jan 12 2011 : 12:30:06 PM
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Hannah, I started on Jan 1 with a reading plan on biblegateway.com. Love that site!!! So, I am late coming on board here. Have a good day everyone! Blessings, Linda
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Gathered Up: My Challenge... |
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My Challenge...
I prefer NIV, but NKJ is ok for now.