2010 Bible Reading Plan

When I come to the end of a year, one of the decisions for me to make is, "how will I read the Bible this coming year". I like to go into the year with a plan. I may choose a translation that I don't often read or I may choose to try and read the entire Bible in one year. Some years I like to slow my reading pace way down to give me more time to reflect on fewer things.

If you need some help in determining a plan for 2010 and if you wouldn't mind doing some of your devotions by using your phone or computer, I have an idea for you.

If you go to youversion, there are about 20+ reading plans that they offer. Choose one that seems to fit and enjoy spending time with God in 2010.

Primal, by Mark Batterson

I just completed “Primal, a Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity”, the latest book by Mark Batterson.

If you are a part of Living Hope Church, where I pastor, his name will be very familiar to you. In the last couple of years we have gone through two books authored by Mark; “In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day” and “Wild Goose Chase”.

I love the fact that this book draws me back to the heart of purpose, why I was created, to love God and love people.

There are certain books that when I read them I must have a highlighter in hand. This is one of them. Nearly every page I found myself marking at least one phrase or thought. It had me thinking, “this is good, this is something that I need to remember and apply”.

Let me share just a few of the many with you.

“Going back to that most primal place helps us find our way forward”.

“You cannot listen to just half of what the Holy Spirit has to say. It’s a package deal”.

“…it’s much easier to act like a Christian than it is to react like one”.

“The most primal form of love is not doing things for God. It is receiving with gratitude what He has already done for us. And then reflecting it in our lives”.

I highly recommend this book to you. This is the first book you should read this year. You can purchase the book at RandomHouse.

Dan Kornbaum Reaches Milestone

My son Mark's friend, Dan Kornbaum, reached a great milestone in his high school basketball career. Last night he scored his 1,000th point.

Goals and milestones are significant in life. Without setting goals most people tend to drift through life aimlessly.

Take a few moments in these closing days of 2009 and establish some new goals and reevaluate any past ones to see if you are still on track. As Dan needed others, his team, to help him, realize that you will need others to be a part of the process of making milestones.

Dream big and enjoy the journey.