It's That Time Again!

As hard as it may be to believe 2025 is coming to its end.  2026 is just around the corner.  

For those of you who have been following a "read through the Bible in a year" program, you are almost finished for the year.  Time to plan for next year.

I have been reading through the Bible every year for quite a few years now, and I can honestly say that it has been a wonderful blessing.  I look forward to starting afresh each year.

I want to share some ideas for those who want to give it a try in 2026.

When I first started I used LaGard Smith's chronological Bible divided into daily readings.  That book has developed into what is known as The Daily Bible which also includes some devotional thoughts.  I used this method for several years.  I began to feel that I wanted to get into the New Testament earlier in the year.

I found a daily Bible reading schedule in a (I think) calendar book I got with a homeschool order.  It included four daily readings from different parts of the Bible which made it possible to get through the entire Bible in a year.  I used this method for a lot of years and shared copies of the plan with others.  Schedules like this are readily available online should you want to try this method.

At some point, I started switching between different versions; using one version for a year then choosing another for the next year.  I found this to be very helpful in understanding different passages.  It also can cause different scriptures to jump out to us.

A new tool that was brought out several years ago is the "Reader's Version" of the Bible.  This is the Bible with no chapter and verse markings.  The idea is that the reader can just read without the interruption of chapter markings.  Now, there are several different versions in this format.  I began using these and really enjoy them.  I can highly recommend them.  I have used the ESV, CSB, NKJV and ASV.  There may be other versions out there in this format.  

Whatever plan you choose, do something!  Make the decision now to start a daily Bible reading plan.  Let the Holy Spirit give the blessings that come through scripture.  

If you feel like you can't read that much in each day, choose a plan that will take you through the Bible in two years.  They are available.