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I’m MAD…Are You?

I wish more people were MAD. I wish more members of SpringWell were MAD. I wish more students, parents, and whole families were MAD. I think if we were all MAD, our community and world would be a better place.

Are you MAD? I'm committed to MAD. It's why I do what I do. The purpose of my life is to Make A Difference.

Do you want to Make a Difference? Awesome…I knew you did. Here are some immediate ways you can Make A Difference:

• Join us Saturday morning for Servolution Saturday
• Invite Friends and Family to the Easter Service
• Sign Up to serve at the Brook Glenn Elementary Spring Carnival

We could just talk about MAD…..or we could actually go MAD.

I'm ready….Are You?

Leadership Development

 

 

 

I am obsessed with a passion to expand the leadership capacity of those I influence.

God (and Scott) began to really challenge me last fall with the above thought. As I envision 2011, my goal is to intentionally equip and empower those around me. As a Leadership Coach and Church Health Consultant with Legacy Coaching, I am passionate about serving pastors and church leaders to help them lead more effectively.

At SpringWell, my focus is with our Staff; Elders; Management Team; Church Health Team; Growth Group Leaders; and Serving Team Leaders. I consider these teams to be the CORE of our church.

Beginning tomorrow morning, I will start a four week leadership intensive with our staff. We plan to take two mornings a week for the next four weeks to focus on foundational leadership principles. I will concentrate on four leadership categories with four lessons each. The categories will be: Inward Leadership; Outward Leadership; Church Health; and Expanding Leadership.

If you serve at SpringWell and would like to participate with the staff in our Leadership Development, please feel free to do so. I realize the time of the training may not work for you. But if you can work it out, join us. Just call the office at 864.268.2299 and speak with Elaine. Let her know you are coming so we can have materials ready for you. Below is chart of all the topics.

Time Slot	Tuesday 01/25/2011 Inward Leadership	Wednesday 02/02/2011 Outward Leadership	Wednesday 02/09/2011 Church Health	Wednesday 02/16/2011 Expanding Leadership
9:00-10:00   10:30-11:30	What is a Leader?   360 Degree Leader	How to develop authentic relationships   How to be a better communicator	Being the Church in a Post Modern World   Developing Processes and Systems	7 Habits of Highly Effective People   Time Management & Project Management
Time Slot	Thursday 01/27/2011 Inward Leadership	Thursday 02/03/2011 Outward Leadership	Thursday 02/10/2011 Church Health	Thursday 02/17/2011 Expanding Leadership
9:00-10:00   10:30-11:30	Leading with My Personality   Stress in Ministry	Building Teams   Handling Difficult People	Volunteer Recruiting and Assimilation   Dealing with Change and Transition	Coaching 101   Being an Armor Bearer

2011 SpringWell Mission Trips

 
We are very excited to announce the 2011 SpringWell Mission Trips.

o  Washington, DC - July 24-30, 2011

o  Dominican Republic - May 21-28, 2011

o  Dominican Republic - November 5-12, 2011

Join us for a Mission Trip Information Meeting on Sunday, February 6th from 12:00-1:00 PM.

Check out the links below for trip details.

Download Washington DC Trip Packet 2011

Download Dominican Republic Mission Trip Packet 2011

 

The Year of Prayer

2010 has been a year of prayer and fasting at SpringWell. We started the year with a 21 Day Fast and asked God to guide us as a Church. Why would we do that? Because we want to be a desperate Church. We want God to get all the honor for what He is doing. I am proud to be part of a church that doesn't just talk about prayer but actually prays. We had the fasting emphasis in February and continue to fast every Monday. We've had Sunday evening prayer gatherings during the summer and an all-night prayer event in October. Our Growth Groups gather weekly and pray together.

These intentional times of prayer have strengthened our church when we worshiped together each Sunday; when we went on mission together; when tough decisions were being made; and when lives were being changed through services like Celebrate Recovery.

You may be asking: What do I pray for? I'm glad you asked. Let me share with you 5 things Scott has asked our church to pray for regarding SpringWell:

1. Wisdom – We desire to be the best leaders we can be. It takes wisdom to leads God's people.
2. Souls – The lost and hurting in our community desperately need Jesus. Pray that SpringWell Draws Spiritually Thirsty People to Jesus.
3. Finances – The number one obstacle in our church is finances. Too few people tithe. We will not give up praying for a breakthrough.
4. Sin – We pray that those things in the darkness will be exposed by the Light. We start with ourselves asking God to show us our own hearts (Psalm 139:23).
5. Make us desperate people! – Pray that we live is such a way to demonstrate our dependence on God. We NEED Him! (Psalm 42:1)

Prayer has not only been an emphasis in 2010…it will be in 2011. In fact, we plan to turn up the volume. If we are going to be the people and Church that God wants us to be…we must bathe everything we do in prayer.

Will you be praying with us?

How has your life been impacted by prayer?

Join the Servolution

ARE YOU READY TO BE PART OF A SERVING REVOLUTION?

On Saturday, September 18^th we will unleash an army into Greer and Taylors to simply SERVE.

The army will arrive at SpringWell by 8:30 AM and will then head out into the community from 9:00 AM until Noon.

We will share God's love through simple acts of service. These opportunities to serve could include passing out water, cleaning up properties and schools, cleaning windshields, providing a free car wash, bagging groceries, pumping gas, providing coins for the laundry mat; and so much more.

In the coming weeks, we will provide online registration and much more information.

I am also in the process of recruiting a team to plan the day.

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE SERVOLUTION PLANNING TEAM?

Email me at bill.simmons@springwell.org and I will follow up.

Dealing with Stress

 

Stress is a regular part of life. Its learning to manage it that's the trick. I have had seasons in my life when I managed it well and others when stress seemed to conquer me.

I have learned that dealing with stress is about controlling the way I think. When we allow the problem to dominate our mind, we are controlled by the circumstances. When we focus on the pain of our circumstances, we are controlled by anxiety. We cannot control our circumstances but we can control the way we think.

So, how do we learn to think differently? Stress management is dictated by our spiritual thought patterns. We must learn to react to the problems of life with faith, not fear. When we are overcome with stress, it is often the result of faulty perceptions.

Scripture gives us great guidance:

Proverbs 3:5-6 (New Living Translation)

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. ⁶ Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

2 Timothy 1:7 (New Living Translation)

⁷ For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

Philippians 4:6-7 (New Living Translation)

 ⁶ Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. ⁷ Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

The next time you find yourself very stressed….change the way you think. Use a spiritual thought pattern based on scripture.

Let it Rain! Let Him Reign!

Over the past several weeks, Scott and I have discussed prayer quite a bit. While on my trip to the Dominican Republic, I read Deuteronomy 28. I felt inspired to share with our staff how my prayers were challenged through these verses. I decided to create this video blog to share these thoughts with you as well. It is 18 minutes long but I hope you stick with me.

Why I am Fasting

I am hearing so many people from SpringWell talk about how our church-wide fast is affecting them.

Several have shared how they are being stretched by the discipline and encouraged by prayers being answered.

During the first week of our fast, I wrote down several things where I am praying for a breakthrough.

• Teddy (our son) to find a job - He lost his in the fall and like many have struggled replacing it.
• Conquered Addictions – I desire every personal impulsive choice I make be disciplined and for our church to reach as many as we can through Celebrate Recovery. We will be launching this ministry in the fall or early 2011.
• Financial Breakthrough for SpringWell – We are seeking God on behalf of those who are not tithing and asking Him to stretch their faith and give them consistency in giving. This would radically influence our effectiveness as a church to reach our community.
• Expand Legacy Coaching – I am asking God to open up doors locally for churches and pastors to partner with our Leadership Coaching and Church Health Consulting ministry. Local clients would help decrease my travel and expand our networking. This would also empower us to give more to the Kingdom.
• Greater Physical Discipline – I have personally struggled with my physical weight and health more over the last 2 years then I ever have. I am learning that I really need God's help to renew this discipline in my life.

If you were at SpringWell on Sunday, you certainly experienced how prayer and fasting produced an incredible sense of expectation during the service. God showed up in a big way. Lives were changed! We also received our biggest weekend offering in over a year.

You tell me….does prayer and fasting work?

This is just the beginning….get ready for your breakthrough!

Why are you fasting?

Do Not Miss Sunday

This Sunday will be an incredible day at SpringWell. We start a new series: The Face of God.

YOU WANT TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

If you have put someone's name on the prayer boards, now is the time to get them to a service.

Why?

• We have been praying for this specific service for months
• Our church-wide fast started this week…this has raised the level of expectation
• A special guest will join us to help illustrate the message
• Lives are going to be changed

Do not miss this opportunity.

Who will you bring?

Internship Announcement

 
I am very excited to announce SpringWell Churchwill begin an Internship starting August 1, 2010.

 

This intentional leadership development program focuses on helping interns discover their own call as a church leader, acquire specific skills relating to ministry, and form habits that will carry them into a lifetime of ministry service.

 

Interns will have the opportunity to receive practical training through one of two different internship tracks: General and Specific. Our hope is to give our interns a 30,000 foot view of the church in the General Track or detailed training in the Specific ministry related Track.

 

Interns will be fully immersed in ministry alongside a staff pastor who leads a specific area. That staff pastor will serve as your immediate supervisor and coach. Mentorship in the areas of spiritual formation and leadership development will be provided by the Executive Pastor. Your involvement will span everything from service tasks that are critical to the running of the ministry, to significant leadership opportunities designed to stretch and grow you, and then everything else in-between. While your focus will likely be on a particular ministry area, you will need to see yourself as a team player who is able to serve wherever needed. 

 

If you sense God calling you to an adventure that requires huge faith, this might be just what you are looking for.

 

Interns will raise funds as a missionary to our community. You will receive training and personal coaching to help develop partners and raise funds.

 Download SpringWell Internship Application

Prepare for Your Breakthrough

Are you ready for a God-Sized breakthrough?

As you prepare for Sunday's message, take time to read Isaiah 58:1-12.

You don't want to miss this weekend, invite someone to join you!

Fasting – Suggested Reading

As we prepare for our 21 Day Fast (February 1-21), I wanted to offer some suggested reading. I have read each of these books and can easily recommend them. You can order each book by clicking the picture below.

I would love to hear about your learnings if these books are an encouragement to you.

 

 

 

The Daniel Fast

As we prepare for our church-wide 21-day fast, I wanted to share the basic guidelines for a Daniel Fast. This is based the experience of Daniel in the book of Daniel in the Old Testament.

SpringWell is fasting from February 1-21, 2010. Each person is asked to fast something of his or her choice. Some will be fasting food altogether, others will be fasting technology such as TV, texting, internet, or Facebook, while some will do different types of food fasts.

If you choose to do a Daniel Fast, the following will be helpful:

Foods You May Eat

• Whole Grains
  Brown Rice, Oats, Barley
• Beans
  Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas
• Fruits
  Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Oats, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon
• Vegatables
  Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gingerroot, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini. Veggie burgers are also an option if you're not allergic to soy.
• Liquids
  Spring Water, Distilled Water, 100% All-Natural Fruit Juices, 100% All Natural Vegetable Juices. You may also drink protein drinks.
• Others
  Seeds, Nuts, Sprouts

Foods To Avoid

• Meat
• White Rice
• Fried Foods
• Caffeine
• Carbonated Beverages
• Foods Containing Preservatives or Additives
• Refined Sugar
• Sugar Substitutes
• White Flour and All Products Using It
• Margarine, Shortening, High Fat Products

 

12 Reasons to Fast

1. Jesus told us to
2. Jesus fasted and modeled it
3. To get closer to God
4. To understand God's purpose and direction
5. To receive greater spiritual power
6. To receive health and healing
7. To receive financial breakthrough
8. To experience deliverance in your life
9. For mountains to be removed in your life
10. For unity and blessing
11. For Revival in the Church
12. For faith to be increased

 

 

The Future of Spiritual Formation

I am so excited to announce that SpringWell Church is partnering with Monvee to be on the forefront of The Future of Spiritual Formation.

We will unveil this exciting web-based tool on Saturday during our CORE Leadership Retreat.

Monvee will assist those who desire to be a fully devoted disciple of Jesus Christ by developing a handcrafted personalized spiritual growth plan.

John Ortberg says, "Assembly line approaches to discipleship don't work, because everyone is uniquely wired. Monvee will help people own and design the way of life where they can experience maximum growth. People have a crying need to find a way to follow Jesus that is not mechanical or legalistic and that is concrete. Disciples of Jesus cannot be mass produced they have to be handcrafted."

One of our Core Values at SpringWell is Personal Growth. We believe every disciple of Jesus Christ must take personal responsibility for growing in character, emotional wholeness, and relational authenticity. This is why we feel providing such an innovative resource as Monvee meshes with who we are as a church. You are unique and God created you that way. Therefore, a cookie cutter approach to discipleship must be replaced with unique personalized plan, based on how you were created.

Monvee will be the perfect partner with our Growth Groups. Monvee will challenge you as an individual to take personal responsibility and Growth Groups will provide a relational environment for support, encouragement, and accountability. This is a powerful combination.

Monvee will be available to those not attending the retreat for a cost of $40.00. This will give you lifetime access to developing your personalized spiritual growth plan. You will be able to update your plan periodically based on the stages and seasons of your life.

You will hear much more in the coming weeks and months. We are thrilled to be ahead of the curve as we partner with the exciting innovation that is going to take the church and discipleship into a completely new level.

Dominican Republic Mission Trip Announcement

 I am so excited to announce SpringWell will be going to the Dominican Republic October 16-23, 2010 for our foreign mission trip.

We will be partnering with Missionaries Danny and Denise Stone who lovely lead Restoration Ranch. The Ranch is a residential home for abandoned or orphaned children.

We will serve this awesome ministry through a number of servant-evangelism projects. These include:

· Construction Projects

· Prayer Walking

· Children’s Ministry

· And much more

The trip will be open to all those 18 years old and up.

If you are interested in being a part of our team…. Download Dominican Republic Mission Trip Packet 2010

New Orleans Mission Trip Announcement

 
I am so excited to announce SpringWell will be going to New Orleans July 18-24, 2010 for our stateside summer mission trip.

We will be partnering with several ministries to impact the lives of those still devastated by the aftermath of Katrina.

We will serve this great city through a number of servant-evangelism projects. These include:

· Children’s Ministry

· Work a Day Camp

· Music Ministry

· Construction Projects

· And much more

We will be coming alongside Vintage Church (a church plant in the heart of New Orleans) and MissionLab as our primary partners.

The trip will be open to all those 12 years old and up.

If you are interested in being a part of our team….

Download New Orleans Mission Trip Packet 2010

Fasting

The purpose of fasting is to increase our appetite for God. As a fully devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, there is an expectation we will include this spiritual discipline as part of our lives. In Matthew 6:16, Jesus said, "When you fast"; He had an assumption we would be fasting.

Fasting is all about removing something from our lives so we can get closer to God. Most often fasting involves food but we can fast other things as well. We can fast entertainment, data (i.e. texting, Facebook, the internet), caffeine, or much more.

SpringWell is asking our entire church family to join us in a group fast from February 1-21, 2010. Yes….a 21 day fast! This fast will end on Sunday, February 21^st during our Sunday morning services as we share communion and an extended time of worship.

Throughout the month of January, I plan to blog about fasting to help us prepare. Later this week, I will share the benefits of fasting for breakthroughs in your life.

I would love to hear your experiences with fasting. Click the Comments link below so others can learn from you as well.

Rest & Reflection

Our office has limited hours this week and next due to the holidays. I was also able to use the last of my vacation days for some extra rest and reflection. I normally use vacation time to disconnect and decompress. I try to avoid emails and phone calls related to ministry to recharge my personal batteries.

Instead of traveling this vacation, we are staying home for the holidays. I am spending these two weeks mixing personal pleasure and ministry preparation. This is a detour from my normal routine of total disconnection. I am excited about resting, reading, and reflecting at a slower pace.

I have learned true rest is not recovery from what we have been through; but preparation for the future.

Here are a few things I believe about the future:

In regards to SpringWell:

• God is up to something at SpringWell. You want to be there when it happens
• Whatever God is up to will require BIG faith!
• Empowering Leaders must be a front burner issue
• Unity around our vision and values cannot be compromised
• Prayer and Fasting will play a major role in tapping into the unexplainable

In regards to my family:

• This will be a year of healing from the pain of the last few years. (Our son's divorce took us through a grief like I've never known)
• Greenville will be cemented in our hearts as we establish this as our home for the long term future
• Renee and I will commit to sharing our marriage (along with its joys and struggles) with others to help them find grace, forgiveness, and health
• We will do everything we can to spoil our grandson, TJ!

In regards to Legacy Coaching:

• Coming along side Pastors and Church Leaders will remain our focus
• We will implement some new and creative ways to influence Church Health
• New doors for networking will open based on relationships (Because…it's all about relationships!)
• We will beat the drum that each church is unique and should focus on its own DNA without apology
• We will free pastors and churches from the frustration of imitating the models of other churches and leaders

Enough reflecting….I need to rest some more….thanks for reading.

What are your thoughts?

Book Review: TransforMissional Coaching

The 80's were about management; the 90's were about leadership; and this decade has been about coaching. This has been my personal progression as a church leader. When I look back at the books, I have read during these seasons of my life, it has been clear how they influenced my development.

I am currently reading several books regarding coaching. TransforMissional Coaching has been one of the best this year.

The premise is effective coaching enables transformation that leads to focused Missional ministry. To be truly transformed we must experience our character becoming like Christ. The reaction to this change is we clarify our calling. This is the merging of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. The two cannot be separated.

As an Executive Pastor, TransforMissional Coaching has helped me understand the need to lead our staff as a coach. I really do not like the term "boss" nor do I want to be one. I am a leader among equals and strive to empower our staff and leaders to be everything God has called them to be. Coaching conversations that produces clarity in their character and calling is my ultimate goal.

As a Leadership Coach and Church Health Consultant, TransforMissional Coaching has reminded me of the impact intentional coaching can have on a church leader. Organizational change begins with change (transformation) in the leader. Walking along side a leader who is growing and changing is a great blessing.

If you desire to be the most effective leader you can be and hunger for meaningful conversations, I highly recommend TransforMissional Coaching.

Prayer: You’ve Been Acquitted…Pass It On

Prayer does not change God….Prayer changes us.

During week three of Prayer 101, we continued to investigate the Lord's Prayer as our model to follow.

We focused on Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Unforgiveness blocks the effectiveness of our prayers

We all stand in need of forgiveness of our sins and the Good News is WE ARE! Jesus paid the price for our sins and the debt has been cancelled. You've been acquitted.

Once forgiven, we are called to PASS IT ON!

If you have someone in your life with whom you are withholding forgiveness, don't allow this to block the effectiveness of your prayers.

We must use our freedom to free others. Self-centeredness causes short-sightedness. Reconciliation must be our ultimate goal.

I know this is easier said than done. Not everyone you are in conflict with wants to truly reconcile. I have experienced this recently in my life. I have struggled learning to forgive a person who will not take responsibility for their role in the situation. But despite this, Jesus teaches us to forgive over and over if needed. Though the relationship doesn't fully reconcile, your willingness to forgive, removes the blockades between you and God through prayer.

Is Unforgiveness blocking the effectiveness of your prayers?

Who are you harboring bitterness toward?

You are forgiven…Pass it on! Always make relationship the priority.

Take a listen to our Podcast for more about forgiveness and the power of prayer.

I would love to hear about the difference prayer is making in your life.

Prayer: Your Agenda or His?

Prayer does not change God….Prayer changes us.

During week two of Prayer 101, we continued to investigate the Lord's Prayer as our model to follow.

We looked at two phrases: You kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. AND Give us this day our daily bread.

When we pray, we must learn to pray according to God's agenda not ours.

It is very tempting, when we pray, to come to God with our list of things we want done. This is ineffective and frustrating.

Effective prayer is prayed according to God's agenda. His will and not ours.

What is the focus of your prayers? Is it His agenda or yours?

Are you asking God to make your will happen or His?

Are you seeking His provision or giving Him your list of wants?

Take a listen to our Podcast for more about praying God's agenda.

I would love to hear about the difference prayer is making in your life.

Prayer: Know Who You Approach!

The past four weeks have been a blast as I've preached at SpringWell. We have been discussing the topic of Prayer.

Prayer does not change God….Prayer changes us.

The Lord's Prayer has been the model we have investigated.

The opening statement is Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name

When we pray, we must know who we are approaching.

God is Jehovah. He is the God who has always been, He is the God who IS, and He is the God who will always be.

Jehovah God is our Righteousness, our Sanctifier, our Peace, our Healer, our Provider, and our Shepherd.

WOW! When you pray….do you really know who you are approaching?

Take a listen to our Podcast for more about approaching God.

I would love to hear about the difference pray is making in your life.

Do You Limp or Strut?

Yesterday, I wrote the following status on my Facebook: When hiring staff.....I'd much rather hire someone with a limp instead of a strut.

I received several comments and thought I would expound more on my blog.

I think the limp represents those who are broken and dependant. Jacob is a great example of this in Genesis 32:22-32. Jacob wrestled with God and walked away with a limp for the rest of his life. He was transformed through his struggle.

When I hire someone, I want those who have been through enough struggle they know they are dependent on God. Broken people are dependent on God. This is much different from those who act like a victim all the time. Brokenness and dependence produces humility.

Those with a strut are quite the opposite. They are self-reliant and have no need for others. They miss the point of team ministry and dependence on God. I often say, "I cannot teach someone who knows it all." The strut represents those who know it all.

To be honest, when I first started out in ministry….I walked with a strut. It took almost 10 years before I was willing to wrestle with God and walk away with a limp. Today, I would never trade my limp in for the strut. I embrace it. I value it. I respect it.

How about you? Do you limp or strut?

How To Benefit From The Bible

On Sunday, June 14^th, I had the privilege of preaching at SpringWell. My topic was how to benefit from the Bible. Since then, I've had quite a few people ask for the resources I gave on during service.

First, much of my message was influenced by the book God Wrote A Book. I encourage you to consider purchasing the book as a resource.

Second, the podcast is available here if you want to listen again or if you missed it.

Lastly, here is the outline from the message:

 

Key Verse: His word burns in my heart like a fire. It's like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can't do it! Jeremiah 20:9

 

3 Ways to Benefit from the Bible:

 

1. Pick it Up!

   

The Bible cannot do anything for you if you don't pick it up. 

 

The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8

 

The Bible cannot grip you unless you grip it.

 

 Simple Question: How many times this week did you pick up your Bible?

   

2. Size it Up!

   

Eight Pictures of What the Word of God is:

 

1. Fire - Jeremiah 5:15 

2. Sword - Hebrews 4:12 

3. Hammer - Jeremiah 23:29  

4. Seed - 1 Peter 1:23 

5. Milk - 1 Peter 2:2  

6. Meat - Hebrews 5:12-14  

7. Lamp - Psalm 119:105 

8. Mirror - James 1:23-25 

   

3. Eat it up!

   

When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God of Heaven's Armies.                                                                Jeremiah 15:16

    

5 Things To Do If You Want To Eat It Up

 

1. Read it

   

2. Question it

   

7 Questions to ask:

 

What portion stands out to me?

Why does it have my attention?

Is there an example to follow?

Is there an error to avoid?

Is there a duty for me to perform?

Is there a promise for me to claim?

Is there a sin for me to confess?

   

3. Plan it (What action will you take? How will you respond?)

   

4. Pray it (There is power in praying God's Word)

   

5. Share it (The best way to learn something is to tell others)

 

 

I hope this is helpful. Thanks for your encouragement. I'd love to hear what God is saying to you as you read your Bible.