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Out Loud / 07.14.09, 01:24 PM
One night last week while Meredith and I were cooking dinner, she asked if I minded if Jake sat in the kitchen to read out of the Bible to us. Honestly, I wasn’t so hot about the idea, usually when we are cooking dinner, or doing dishes, we put music on. I like music. So this, was different, and I wasn’t really looking forward to it. Of course, I said yes.
Jake came in, sat down, and started reading. I think he was in 1st or 2nd Chronicles. I tuned him out at first, but then figured I may as well listen, because I had nothing else to listen to. I was glad I made that decision.
I honestly can’t tell you what it is that he read, but I remember enjoying it. I do my best to spend time in the Word daily, and I don’t always do a great job of that. But even when I am doing it regularly, and getting something out of it, it can become monotonous.
I can’t really explain what it was, but there was just something about listening to someone read the Bible out loud while listening with others that was really cool.
Next time you’re preparing dinner, get the family involved, and have someone do the reading while the rest of you cook and set the table. Or pass take turns reading as you sit and eat as a family. Or do whatever works for you. Maybe you want to set specific time aside to just do that with family, or friends. You don’t have to make it a Bible Study, or a discussion (although don’t discourage questions), just…read the Word out loud with each other.
Just try it. You’ll like it. I promise.2 Comments
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David, I liked this quote for it reminded of me of how you guys are and the way you are no matter which you were doing while Lizz and I were visiting. Please share with the others and know that You All continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I have learned a lot from you all this Mission Year. Thank You. I Love you. Mom “The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his life and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him, he’s always doing both.” James Michener
By Sara Konovalski / Jul 19, 08:50 PM / #
I think we should do this when you get home and I cook for you!
By chas / Jul 19, 09:13 PM / #