White Flag

Okay... I'm really behind with my blog, and there's something inside me that won't take my own advice. When others get behind in their Bible reading, I counsel them to just start over with today's reading and try to keep up with the daily readings from there. If they get some spare time, they can go back and read the parts they missed, but if they don't it's no big deal. The idea behind my blog 365 Forum and The Bible in 365 reading program is to encourage people to read the Bible every day and to help them read with understanding.

I got behind at the end of the summer, and have struggled to catch up ever since. I surrender. It's not gonna happen.

Today I'm starting with the current reading and jump-starting my blog with Day 314: John 16, 17 and 18. When I have a chance I'll write the blog posts for the days I missed, but probably won't actually post them until next year. Next year I'll be concentrating on introductions to the 66 books of the Bible, so that early in 2012 I can get my book to the printer.

Heat Wave

Friends,

Due to the heat wave our church network including Internet access is down. This has made it difficult for me to post on 365 Forum for several days. I'll get back on it as soon as I can.

Thanks for your patience,

Tim

April Reading Links

I was a little slow in getting the April reading links uploaded, but they're here now. In a few days I'll remove the March links.

January (Yes, January) Reading Links

Probably sometime tomorrow I'm going to delete the January reading links in the left column. Don't have a panic attack! You can go to Bible Gateway, choose your translation and passage, and read to your heart's content.

February Reading Links

The February reading links are posted in the left lower column, right below the January links. In about a week I'll delete the January links, so if you've got any catching up to do, this would be a great time.

If you get behind, my best advice is still to forget about any days you missed until you've got some free time. For now, just jump back in on today's reading, and join the conversation. Remember, the idea is not so much to finish in one year, but to develop the habit of reading every day... and to read with understanding.

Hey, You Said...

Every once in awhile as you're reading 365 Forum, scroll back to some older posts and check out the comments. This is especially important for those who've already made comments or asked questions. You might post a comment on Monday that elicits a response on Friday, after you're long gone, having moved on to other things.