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Tag: Daily Scripture

  • Should I Read or Listen?

    Should I Read or Listen?

    Some people read.

    Some people listen.

    Some people do both.

    There isn’t a “right” way.

    There’s only the way you’ll actually keep doing.

    If you prefer reading, great.
    Sit with it. Mark it up. Move at your own pace.

    If you prefer audio, great.
    You can listen in the car. On a walk. While doing dishes.

    Personally, I’ve found something helpful:

    Listening while following along in print.

    It keeps your mind from drifting.
    It slows you down just enough.
    And it lets you see the words while you hear them.

    But that’s just a tool.

    The plan here is structured around short, manageable segments — about 20 minutes per day or less.

    That works whether you’re reading or listening.

    The point isn’t the format.

    The point is repetition.

    Over time, repetition builds familiarity.
    Familiarity builds understanding.
    Understanding builds stability.

    Quietly.

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    If you already have a Bible you like, use that.

    If you prefer an app, use that.

    Just keep reading.

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  • So When Am I Supposed To Do This?

    So When Am I Supposed To Do This?

    Whenever you will…

    I’ve written about this before, but I still get asked when the best time is to do the readings.

    The short answer is this: whenever you will actually do them.

    Everyone’s day is different. Some people have time at the end of the day. Some first thing in the morning. Some around lunch. The timing matters less than the habit. Doing it at all matters more than doing it at a specific hour.

    For me personally, if I do not do it first thing before anything else gets moving, I usually end up missing the day. It should not be that hard to set aside a few minutes, but you know how it goes. Once the day gets rolling, it has a way of crowding everything out.

    One thing I have noticed about doing it in the morning is how often something I read lines up with what is happening in my life that day. Or something I need to hear. Or something that applies in a way I did not expect.

    The Bible is not just a long list of rules or disconnected stories. When you pay attention to the context, it often speaks directly into real situations. Reading at the start of the day gives that room to settle and carry through whatever comes next.

    That said, if mornings do not work for you, do it whenever they do. Just do it.

    PS- I have not seen many new signups lately. The more people we have reading along, the easier it is for everyone to keep up. There is a social effect to it. I do not spend money advertising this or promoting it anywhere else, so it really does come down to word of mouth. If you are willing to share this with one person who might benefit from it, I would appreciate it.

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  • 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.

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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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