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Permalink Reply by David Carl on 4th mo. 22, 2009 at 3:25pm

Rachel,

I've kept up with the readings, but was having some trouble with the "spaciousness' aspect. So I've dropped the OT readings except for the Psalms & Proverbs. This has helped somewhat. When I'm at home (not travelling for work) my wife and I read out loud in the mornings, and this helps as we sometimes can reflect together. I am trying to remember to take time to pause before and between readings to "enter the spirt that gave [the scriptures] forth."

I've looked at several lectio divina instructions but somehow they have not caught my interest. Maybe using the Friendly Bible Study Questions would help. Honestly, though, I usually feel somewhat pressed for time. I need to work on that I suppose, maybe get up earlier!

David

Permalink Reply by Rachel Findley on 4th mo. 22, 2009 at 3:50pm

David,

Thomas Kelley said that everyone has time for spacious retirement, except those who are caring for the sick, and parents of young children. I see you are in the second group, and hope that you are enjoying the gifts of each moment.

Rachel

Permalink Reply by Martin Kelley on 4th mo. 22, 2009 at 3:51pm

Hi Rachel, My life's been a bit crazy busy lately--but then when hasn't it been, right? I'm currently lagging a few days behind. Every so often I catch up, then fall back again. I think it would have more use if I could actually do the little bit every day. I've noticed my reading habits are often influenced by other parts of my life. When I had a train commute every day I had lots of time to read. Now that I work from home there's usually other things to attend to.

Permalink Reply by David Carl on 4th mo. 22, 2009 at 3:58pm

Actually Rachel I'm on grandpa duty. :)

David

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Bullock-Rest on 4th mo. 23, 2009 at 11:31am

Rachel, lately my pattern of Bible reading follows Martin's. It helps me to know that there are others out there reading the Bible too. So I am glad to have you with us, late or not. It gives us a way to connect in Spirit to encourage us on the path.
Elizabeth

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Bullock-Rest on 4th mo. 23, 2009 at 11:32am

PS Rachel, I love your hat and smile.