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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Not Your Ordinary Book Club



Do you realize that less than 20% of professing Christians have read their Bible in its entirety? Well it's true. In light of this disappointing news Bible Readers Club has done some research online looking for good Bible reading programs that work great to aid individuals, small groups and churches in reading the whole Bible and/or developing daily Bible reading habits.


The Bible Readers Association has been created on Meetup.com to encourage people to read the complete Bible book. So don't miss out on this Great! opportunity to change your "Word" reading habits for the better.


WHAT IS THIS MEETUP'S PURPOSE?

The Bible Readers Club was created to host the different programs out there like the Essential 100 (e100) Challenge or The Bible in 90 Days program. Our goal is to facilitate more Bible reading among professing Christians. Participants can expect to develop what we call a "Holy habit" of daily Bible reading. We want to create an encouraging environment where each member will stay motivated to read.  Helping one another is a big part of the process. Our goal is to "help you stay motivated to read every word of the Bible."

WHAT WE ARE NOT...
We are not a replacement for membership in your local church. These challenges should work to enhance your participation in your place of worship.


WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS MEETUP?

Participants of this group want to join a Bible reading revival.

Participants of this group want to reinforce their accountability.

Participants of this group are interested in developing their Bible reading habits.

Participants of this group desire a manageable method of reading to completion.


Click this link for more information about joining Bible Readers.



Remember,

pray without ceasing.
Read your Bible every day and apply it till the Bridegroom comes!

Your sister in Christ
MJJaymz





Review - A Living Sacrifice

          Author Watchman Nee goes from baptism to consecration in 4 easy to comprehend chapters.  And all this according to a barrage of scripture that you probably have read but never quite looked at with as much detail before now. 

Nee also teaches about how to deal with "the things one did before trusting in the Lord."  This lesson alone was worth reading the book.  There aren't too many books out there that talk about what to do regarding the things you did in the past and how to conclude them. Good stuff!

          The entire time I read the book I felt the overwhelming sense that the answer or the power lies in obedience to God's Word. It's as simple as that.  From lesson to lesson my mind flashed to scenarios that I realized my subconscious resistance to God's Word had caused.   The realization of my true state, in that I am not always the "victim" my heart wants me to be, became apparently clear and the enemy's antics at work in me were exposed.

          And like the rich young ruler had to find out..(Luke 18:18-30). God wants all or nothing.  I know that's hard for the heart to accept because we want only to see the gentle, understanding side of our God. Heavenly Father sacrificed His all....the least I can do is sacrifice anything I can't take with me.
In short,  "A Living Sacrifice" is not so much about what I'm giving up but the relationship I gain with Father, God because of my obedience.


CBM has read "A Living Sacrifice" by teacher Watchman Nee and it was a spiritual eye opening experience. 


Remember,

pray without ceasing.
Read your Bible every day and apply it till the Bridegroom comes!

Your sister in Christ
MJJaymz