Introduction

Hello All,

So why did I start this blog? For a number of reasons, but first it might be helpful to give you a little background information on who I am. I am currently a student studying to receive my Masters of Christian Education. I hope to one day soon work in a church teaching and leading people.

But that probably does not answer the question of why I started this blog. Well, I have realized for a while now that while I have been a Christian my whole life, I don't have a very deep understanding of God's Word. Yes, I minored in Theology at a Christian university for my Undergraduate work, have attended church my whole life, and grew up in a Christian house. However, I never took it upon myself as an act of personal responsibility to study or care about what the Bible teaches. I've always believed in God, loved God, and felt like I wanted to serve Him. As I was realizing that I wanted to serve Him, I also came to the realization that I needed, and more importantly I believe, wanted to learn more about Him.

So I've decided to read through the entire Bible. I've read through most if not all of it before, but this time I want to make a concerted effort to study the Bible and apply it to my life. Another point I'm realizing is that reading the Bible is one thing, but diving into it and covering your entire life in it is completely different.

At first I was going to follow a pre-determined reading plan but I soon found that I tend to revolt against such constraints. Instead, I will follow a pattern of reading Old Testament books, and then New Testament. I started with Genesis, and will follow up with Acts.

I wouldn't have started this blog if I thought no one else would get anything out of it. I hope you join me as I try to follow the footsteps of Jesus. I truly want to learn as much about Him as I can. The Bible is God's Word for His people, and I'm finally realizing how awesome that is and how much I want to learn about Him. I hope you do too.