A new year offers a new opportunity—an opportunity to rethink and refresh the way you read your Bible. While some have found a pattern or habit they love and will never deviate from, others like to look for new ways to read, digest, and apply the Word. For those who may be interested in trying something new, here are a few ideas that may be worth considering.

Create An Heirloom

Paul Carter describes a great way to turn a retired Bible (or a brand new Bible, for that) into a precious family heirloom. This is a project that will probably take a couple of years but will result in something precious and meaningful. You can learn more about Paul’s method here.

Read It In a Year

I have long been an advocate of the 5-Day Plan that takes you through the entire Bible in a year. It does so chronologically with five readings per week drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. This plan has led me to read the Bible repeatedly and I have benefited a lot from doing so. You can learn more about the program here.


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