This episode is a pause from the general outline and plan for sharing how we can grow in our faith. God's agenda is all about change...which can be scary. I will share some insights about overcoming that fear and pursuing the change God wants for you. Thanks for listening!

The Call by Oz Guiness (referenced in the episode)

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Episode 6 addresses the following questions:

Just what is the Christian Bible?

How can we trust that what we have is the right Bible?

What is the right way to read and make sense of it?

What are some of the pitfalls and traps that can cause us to put the Bible back on the shelf?

Resources mentioned:

How (Not) to Read the Bible by Dan Kimball

Bible expert Wesley Huff https://www.wesleyhuff.com/

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Do you struggle with getting into the Bible? Join me to discover some practical ways to dive into the Word of God. The goal is getting the Bible into us!

1.    BibleGateway is a website designed to allow easyreading, listening, studying, searching, and sharing of the Bible in manydifferent versions and translations, including English, French, Spanish, andother languages: https://www.biblegateway.com/

2.    Here is a simple plan to read through the NewTestament in 30 days: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d6dgfgiqg2tjndmygsog0/Read-Through-NT-Plan.pdf?rlkey=iaje50bmzrwr904zis4q0kvd8&st=1lt0ugfe&dl=0

3.    Everyday Gospel by Paul David Tripp is adaily devotional that guides the reader through the Bible in a year https://store.paultripp.com/

4.    Apps mentioned in Episode 5: Holy Bible app byYouVersion; Crazy Love, Paul Tripp Sermon Podcast, Grace to You, TImothy Keller Sermons Podcast, Sermons by Village Church

5.    Study Bibles referenced in Episode 5: TheLife Application Bible; Tony Evans Study Bible; The DisciplesStudy Bible

6.    Another really helpful resource is Rick Warren’sBible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God’s Word (ZondervanBooks)

7.    https://www.gotquestions.org/ is a recommended site for questionsconcerning the Bible

8.    Starting point for choosing verses to memorize https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d6dgfgiqg2tjndmygsog0/Read-Through-NT-Plan.pdf?rlkey=iaje50bmzrwr904zis4q0kvd8&st=70w4ikpl&dl=0

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Why is it so hard to maintain a daily habit of spending time with God? Well, in Episode 4 of Growing Forward, we will walk through that along with some ways to overcome the obstacles that get in our way.

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Choosing to spend time with God is an act of worship. It says that my time together with him is a priority over anything else I could choose to do.  Time is the most precious, the most valuable, the most limited thing we can give.  Questions? Email me at [email protected]

Thanks for listening!

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Here are some links referenced in the episode:

1.    How to become a follower of Jesus:  https://dogwood.church/nextsteps2.    Questions? Email me at [email protected]