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Bible in a Year Plan with Mike

Join Me in Reading the Bible in a Year!

Happy New Year, Creekside! As we kick off a new year, I want to invite you to join me in one of my favorite yearly routines: reading the entire Bible in a year.

The Bible itself gives us plenty of reasons why this practice is valuable and wise, but I want to highlight two key reasons from the Scriptures that stand out to me.

First, in 2 Timothy 3:16, Paul reminds us that “all Scripture is God-breathed”—that is, inspired by God—and it is “useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” This means every part of the Bible has something to offer us, shaping and maturing us as followers of Christ.

Second, in 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul tells us that as we read God’s Word, we “with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory.” In other words, when we dive into Scripture, we’re not just reading a book—we’re encountering the living God, and through the Spirit, we begin to see His glory most clearly in the face of Jesus Christ.

Now, let’s be real: The Bible is long. Even if the idea of reading it all excites you, actually following through can feel like a daunting task. That’s why having a plan is so important.
For the past few years, I’ve been using the Navigator’s Bible Reading Plan to guide my journey through the Bible each year. This plan breaks the Bible down into four passages per day for 25 days each month. It’s a manageable pace that helps you stay on track without feeling overwhelmed.

If you’re interested in joining me, I’ve included a link below where you can download a PDF of the plan. We’ll also have paper copies available in the church lobby.

Navigators Bible In a Year Plan
 
Additionally, I’ll be sharing my own weekly reflections as I read through the Bible this year, and I’d love for you to follow along. You’ll find a link for that as well, so we can journey together in reading and reflecting on God’s Word.

Mike's thoughts via Substack

I hope you’ll take up this challenge with me and dedicate just 30 minutes each day to reading the Bible in the year ahead. Let’s grow together as a church family, deepening our understanding of God’s Word and drawing closer to Him.

I’m excited to see what God will do in our hearts through His Word this year!
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