Happy New Year from the Starting Line!

Happy New Year! We're excited about the journey we're embarking on and hope you are as well. We hope to use this blog to provide some useful tips, encouragement, point out some interesting facts, and answer a question or two as we progress. Along the way, we'd love to hear from you. You can make a comment on a posting or email us directly. Either way, Sue and I will be doing our best to stay connected with you throughout the coming year.

As we start out, we felt it would be helpful to provide three quick tips:

1. Find a translation of the Bible that you find easy to read - some people love the King James Version, but many people would find it difficult to follow. Sue plans to read from both the New International Version(NIV) and the New King James Version(NKJV). I plan to read from the NIV and the New Living Translation (NLT). Any of these versions would be a good choice. The New American Standard Version (NASV) has also come highly recommended.
2. Pick a time to read that suits you best. Chances are greater that you'll stick to the program if you pick a time that suits your schedule best. Trying to read as you're going to bed might not work so well for some of us, while trying to do this first thing in the morning might prove difficult for others.
3. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read. Things may not immediately jump out of the text, but in time, we are confident that you will find God drawing your attention to some detail or another. The Bible has much to teach us about God, ourselves, and each other.

Don't be shy in asking for help. We're doing this together for a reason. There may be times when you need the support and encouragement of others to complete the race. Thanks for joining us.

God bless,

Sue and Peter