The Bible is life-changing.

The Bible can be very intimidating. The Bible can seem overwhelming.

Where do I start? How much do I read? What do I do after I read?

We have answered these questions for you and have made it easy to not feel intimidated. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

We believe that all scripture is God-breathed and that lives are transformed when reading the Bible. We believe this because we have experienced it and will continue to experience it.

In our story, we began scripture reading and journaling together while separated and living in separate houses. It was during this time that we fell in love with Jesus and our hearts began to soften towards God and towards each other. Healing and hope followed and we rebuilt the marriage we have today on God’s word. He restored what was broken.

We have created the C.A.P. model to help jumpstart your desire to read the Bible in a powerful and impactful way. 

CHOOSE

Choose a verse from the reading that spoke to you and write it down. If more than one spoke to you during the reading, right down more than one.

APPLICATIOn

Apply the scripture to your life. How does this verse apply to a current situation that you are going through? How did the verse provide hope to you? How did the verse challenge you?

PRAYER

Write out a prayer asking God to help you use this verse in your life. 

Here's an example.

C – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

A – This passage speaks to me because it gives an overall picture of why scripture reading is so important. It teaches me. It convicts me. It corrects me. It helps me train in righteousness to be more like Jesus. I must continue to read the Bible to hear the Holy Spirit and follow what God has called me to be. Reading the Bible prepares me and equips more for my purpose.

P – Father, I thank you for the Bible. I thank you for providing a road map for my life so I can continue to pursue you to have a relationship with you. I pray that the words continue to speak to my heart. I pray for a continued desire to read the Bible consistently out of desire, not obligation.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

There is no right or wrong way to journal. There is no template or format that you must follow. We are simply providing this tool as a resource for you so you have a place to start.

This is the same 33-day reading plan that we read while separated.

The readings are short but designed to get you engaged with reading the Bible to let the words come alive and off the pages and into your heart.

If you are married, we encourage you to read the scriptures together, write your own journal entry, and share your thoughts with each other. We are confident that you will have amazing conversations.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17