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  • Read Now. Worry About Expertise Later.

    Read Now. Worry About Expertise Later.

    You don’t have to settle everything before you start.

    If you spend any time looking at stuff like this, people are always arguing over which Bible version is best. Or which one is most true. Or which one is closest to the real thing.

    A lot of them also insinuate that any discrepancies or differences are evidence of a conspiracy to hide the truth from people.

    Maybe they are. I don’t really know enough to say. But if you believe in an Almighty God and that the Bible is His book, it’s probably safe to say He wouldn’t let the truth stay hidden forever.

    If you’re actually looking for the truth, I’d bet He will find a way to make sure you get it. So keep reading. Keep looking. Let Him worry about that part.

    You can think about it the same way some people talk about guns.

    If you spend any time comparing guns online, you’ll see people arguing about stopping power and insisting that owning certain guns is a waste of time because they’re inferior to their favorite.

    But here’s the thing. What actually matters is whether it fits your hand and whether you will carry it. If it’s too bulky or too big for your hand, you’ll probably leave it at home. And a gun sitting at home is worth zero if you actually need it. Compared to the “inferior” gun you will carry.

    Same idea here.

    Even if a translation isn’t “ideal” in some abstract sense, it might be ideal for you. And that counts for a lot.

    If you stick with this, you’re going to read the Bible once a year. Every year. You’re not locked into one version for life. Read one this year. Try a different one next year.

    You might like it better. You might not. You may not even notice much difference.

    Decide for yourself. Pick one you will actually read.

    You can access plenty of translations electronically at no cost. Skip around. Try different ones.

    Just keep reading.

    PS- If you want to buy a physical copy of the Bible, you can find various translations on Amazon at the link below. I earn a small commission on anything you buy after clicking that link. It helps support the site and does not affect your price.

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  • Readings for 1/11 – 1/17

    Readings for 1/11 – 1/17

    Here are the reading for this week.

    As always, simply read the chapter of Proverbs each day that corresponds with the day of the month. Then do the weekly readings as you have time during the week.

    DateProverbs/ PsalmsWeekly Readings
    Jan 11Proverbs 11Psalm 5
    Genesis 20–23
    Jan 12Proverbs 12Psalm 6
    Genesis 24–28
    Jan 13Proverbs 13Psalm 7
    Genesis 29–32
    Jan 14Proverbs 14Psalm 8
    Genesis 33–37
    Jan 15Proverbs 15
    Jan 16Proverbs 16
    Jan 17Proverbs 17

    If you’ve fallen behind or are just starting, don’t worry about catching up. Just start where we are and keep going.

    If you’d rather get the weekly readings in your email each Sunday, you can sign up below.

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  • Readings for 1/4 – 1/10

    Happy New Year!

    Time to dive back in, simply read the chapter of Proverbs each day that corresponds with the day of the month. Then do the weekly readings as you have time during the week.

    DateProverbs/ PsalmsWeekly Readings
    Jan 04Proverbs 4Psalm 1
    Genesis 1–5
    Jan 05Proverbs 5Psalm 2
    Genesis 6–9
    Jan 06Proverbs 6Psalm 3
    Genesis 10–14
    Jan 07Proverbs 7Psalm 4
    Genesis 15–19
    Jan 08Proverbs 8
    Jan 09Proverbs 9
    Jan 10Proverbs 10

    I normally say that If you fall behind, you don’t need to worry about catching up.

    Although since it’s the first week let’s all try to stay on top of it…

    If you’d rather get the weekly readings in your email each Sunday, you can sign up below.

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  • Readings for 12/28 – 1/3

    Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

    No weekly readings this week, those will start back up next week (first full week of 2026).

    For this week, simply read the daily Proverbs chapters.

    Enjoy!

    DateProverbs/ PsalmsWeekly Readings
    Dec 28Proverbs 28
    Dec 29Proverbs 29
    Dec 30Proverbs 30
    Dec 31Proverbs 31
    Jan 01Proverbs 1
    Jan 02Proverbs 2
    Jan 03Proverbs 3

    If you fall behind, you don’t need to worry about catching up.

    Although this week it should be harder to fall behind than normal.

    Just start back up with this week’s readings and keep going.

    If you’d rather get the weekly readings in your email each Sunday, you can sign up below.

    Register Here!

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  • Readings for 12/21 – 12/27

    Here’s the final set of weekly readings, taking you to the end of the Bible!

    As always, read the chapter of Proverbs corresponding to the date.

    Then read the other chapters as broken down, I have them listed on Sunday-Wednesday but you can be flexible with that and do it as time allows.

    The weekly readings themselves will start back up Sunday, January 4th. In the interim there will still be the daily Proverb readings, hopefully that keeps you in the habit of reading.

    Enjoy!

    DateProverbs/ PsalmsWeekly Readings
    Dec 21Proverbs 212 Peter 3
    1 John 1–5
    2 John 1
    Dec 22Proverbs 223 John 1
    Jude 1
    Revelation 1–6
    Dec 23Proverbs 23Revelation 7–14
    Dec 24Proverbs 24Revelation 15–22
    Dec 25Proverbs 25
    Dec 26Proverbs 26
    Dec 27Proverbs 27

    If you fall behind, you don’t need to worry about catching up.

    (although we are so close to the end, please don’t fall behind now!!)

    Just start back up with this week’s readings and keep going.

    If you’d rather get the weekly readings in your email each Sunday, you can sign up below.

    Register Here!

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  • Spoiler Alert: The Last Word Is Amen

    Spoiler Alert: The Last Word Is Amen

    When I was in elementary school, we had to do book reports on books we checked out of the library.

    Yes, I’m old enough to remember when people read actual books.

    I remember one of my friends telling me that whenever he got a new book, he would read the last page first. That always struck me as odd, though I’ve since learned it’s more common than people admit.

    Kind of like reading the Bible.

    People who actually do it usually don’t make a big deal about it.
    And people who make a big deal about it often don’t do much reading.

    I thought about that this week because this Sunday marks the final readings of the year. We’ll finish Revelation. The last page.

    Amen.

    So if you haven’t signed up yet but have been thinking about it, this is actually a good moment to start. Read the ending, then start fresh in January.

    And if you’re not a “read the last page first” person, I’d still suggest not waiting until January to sign up. Life has a habit of getting in the way.

    Things you fully intend to do later have a way of slipping by.

    It doesn’t cost anything to join.

    So if you’re planning to start next year anyway, you might as well sign up now and remove the friction.

    Sign up here.

  • The best time to read the Bible

    The best time to read the Bible

    One thing people often wonder is whether there’s a “best” time of day to do the readings.

    In general, I don’t think the specific time matters much. What matters is that it actually gets done.

    That said, in practical terms, timing does seem to matter a little.

    Maybe not the same way for everyone, but my experience might be helpful.

    I’m one of those people who has to write a to-do list every day so things don’t slip through the cracks. Not everything on the list is priority one, and I don’t finish every item every day. I try to get the most pressing things done.

    Guess what almost never qualifies as “most pressing”?

    Reading the Bible.

    I can put it on the list. But once I’m in execute-the-list mode, there’s always more on there than there is time in the day. That’s partly by design. But it means anything I plan to “get around to” usually doesn’t.

    Because how often does a spare half hour just appear?

    Basically never.

    What works best for me is doing the readings right after I wake up. I’m usually up before everyone else, so it’s quiet. I haven’t opened my computer yet, so the real world hasn’t grabbed me. I pray first, then do the readings.

    If I’m reading on my phone, the only discipline required is not opening email or a browser before I’m done.

    You don’t have to do it first thing. Your mornings may look very different. The key, I think, is having a set time and sticking to it.

    As best you can.

    While writing this, I remembered that I read Proverbs this morning but got interrupted before finishing the other readings.

    It will slide by if you’re not intentional.

    If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can get the weekly readings by email.

    It’s free, painless, and takes less time than scrolling past another political argument.

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  • You Can’t Understand the New Without the Old

    You Can’t Understand the New Without the Old

    Some Christians say the Old Testament doesn’t really apply anymore.

    So why bother?

    I get the sentiment.
    Jesus fulfilled the law.
    We’re not under the old covenant.
    We don’t sacrifice animals.
    We’re not following temple rules.

    All true.

    But here’s the part that gets missed:

    Even if everything changed with the coming of Jesus, the story didn’t start in Matthew.

    You understand things better when you know where they came from.
    You understand Jesus more clearly when you know what He was fulfilling.
    You understand grace more deeply when you see how heavy the law really was.

    The Bible isn’t two disconnected documents.

    It’s one long story.

    The New Testament constantly quotes the Old.
    The writers assumed you knew it.
    Jesus Himself quoted it all the time.

    And the more of the “before” you understand, the more the “after” makes sense.

    You don’t have to have a seminary degree.
    You don’t have to understand everything perfectly the first time.
    But reading the Old Testament gives you context — and context gives you clarity.

    And clarity strengthens faith.

    That’s why the plan on this site covers the whole Bible.
    Not because you need to memorize every detail,
    but because seeing the whole story helps you understand the Savior at the center of it.

    If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can get the weekly readings in your email.
    It’s free, painless, and takes less time than scrolling past another political argument.

    Sign up here.

  • Which Bible Version Should You Read? (And Does Listening Count?)

    Which Bible Version Should You Read? (And Does Listening Count?)

    People ask me sometimes which Bible version they should read.
    I’m not a theologian, and I’m not here to grade anybody’s choices, but I’ll tell you what I think:

    Any version you actually read is better than the perfect version you never open.

    Some folks will tell you there’s only one valid translation. Others get in arguments about which one is most “accurate.” I’m not getting into any of that. That’s not the point of His Word Together. The goal is simple: read the Bible for yourself, consistently, and let it work on you over time.

    If a certain translation helps you do that, use it.

    As far as reading versus listening:

    Yes, listening counts. If you’re driving, working, walking, whatever — listening still puts Scripture in front of you. I think it’s good to read with your own eyes when you can, because you notice things differently, but the main thing is engagement.

    Don’t make it harder than it has to be.

    You don’t need the “perfect” Bible, the perfect format, or a perfect setup.

    Just something you’ll actually use.

    If you don’t already have a Bible you like, here’s a link to Amazon. Anything you get through it supports the site, but there’s no pressure either way:

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    That’s really it.

    No secret formula. No special rules.

    Read what you’ll read.
    Listen when you need to.

    And keep going.

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