Read Through The Bible in 2009

I know we just completed the Thanksgiving season and are now moving headlong into the Christmas season, but it is not too early to think about next year, nor is it too late. January will be here soon, and with it's arrival we turn our attention to commitments for the new year, changes for the better that we would like to make in our lives. We arrive at these commitments after reflecting upon where we are currently and evaluating the choices we made to get us here.

At this important time of your life where you may contemplate making some changes, I ask, how is your spiritual life? I can say that, for me, there is a meaningful correlation between how well I am doing spiritually and how much time I spend studying the Bible and praying.

As you approach 2009, consider making a commitment to strengthening your spiritual life by consistently studying the Bible and praying. There are many resources available to help you read through the entire Bible in one year's time. I have listed some of these resources below and hope you will use one of these, or another that you might discover, to bring about change you can believe in for 2009.

God bless,
Landon

Resources for reading through the Bible in 2009:

Devotionals

1. LIFEWALK -- a monthly devotional magazine that takes you from Genesis through Revelation in one year. Cost is $24.95 for 12 issues. You can order these online at http://www.lifeway.com/
2. The NIV One Year Chronological Bible -- Takes you through the entire Bible as a chronological timeline of all biblical stories and events. Gives you a great historical perspective. Can be ordered through http://www.cbd.com/ for $14.99 or can be purchased at most Christian bookstores.
3. The NLT One Year Bible -- Each day you will read passages from the Old Testamnet, the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs. This can also be ordered in a large print edition. Once again, this can be purchased at http://www.cbd.com/ for $14.99 or check any Christian bookstore.
4. NKJV Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible -- Read through the Bible in one year with Charles Stanley as your guide. The passages come with devotional messages from Chalres Stanley. This can be purchased at http://www.cbd.com/ for $12.99 or ask at Christian bookstores.
5. My Time With God -- This book is an annual reading plan through the New Testament only. It takes you straight through from Matthew to Revelation and includes daily portions of Old Testament scripture that relate to the New Testament passages read each day. There are also devotional thoughts from well-known preachers, scholars, and other devotional writers. There are also questions for personal reflection at the end of each day's reading. This can be purchased either online at http://www.cbd.com/ for $9.99 or in bookstores. I purchased my copy at Barnes and Noble.

Online Resources

1. http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/ -- This site allows you to choose from several different translations. You also have the chronological option as well.
2. http://eword.gospelcom.net/year/ -- This allows you to choose among five different reading plans and your choice of translation.
3. http://bible.christianity.com/readingplan/ -- This site offers a tracker to keep up with your progress. It also gives you reading plan options.