So.....last night I'm laying in bed staring at the ceiling and contemplating whether or not I should try to make a move on the wifey. After about a milli-second, my wits come to me and I realize nah - that would only end in abject rejection because she is pretty much already asleep - onto to other things. Like anyone else, my mind wanders...my daughters soccer game, the ncaa tourney, my daughters dance class, bowling on tuesday with the foundations guys, church, God, sex, is there anything on tv, i'm hungry, it's cold, the Bible.
The Bible
Now there's a book I've never really read. I mean REALLY read. Sure I've read chapters, verses, heck maybe even I've read a whole book at once, but never in any succession or sustained effort. I'm a Christian and have been since I was 11, but I can't say I've been a good one or even one worthy of any reverance by anyone. At first Christianity was a product of good parents, good mentors and good friends. Then as I got older it became a social activity, then it was backburnered for girls, college, drinking, work and anything else I could give priority. Now that I have a wife and children, I find myself speedwalking, not casually walking, not jogging or running, yes speedwalking back to Christian living. I digress.
Throughout my life, even when I thought I was a good Christian, I can't say that I've ever really delved into the inner linings of the Bible. As mind wandered last night, I challenged myself to a One Year Bible Adventure. I will do my very best to, in the next 365 days, read the Bible from Genesis to Revelations, front to back, top to bottom. I don't have a plan of attack or schedule breakdown. I'm just flying by the seat of my pants.
Version of choice: NIV
Study Guide: None
Along the way, I hope to post my thoughts, general observations, takeaways and struggles. I cannot guarantee that I will be successful but I'm hoping my obligation to writing about it and my desire to learn more will keep me entrenched.
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