I’m usually late to the party when it comes to technology. I feel like I know quite a bit about technology, but due to that thing called money, I’m usually a bit behind the early adopters. I don’t own an iPad, I don’t have an eReader, and I got my first smartphone about 7 months ago. Needless to say, it wasn’t an iPhone 4; it was an iPhone 3Gs.
In mid-June I caught wind of something Daniel Webster was doing. He had created a group on Facebook called “B90X.” The aim of the members was to read through the entire Bible in 90 days. It sounded pretty lofty. In high school, I once read through the Bible in a full year, but even then I found myself speeding through 1 Peter-Revelation on December 31. But, I decided to give it a try.
Today marks Day 27 of the journey. I am currently 29.5% through the Bible. I’ll be honest, it hasn’t always been easy. Some days have been a struggle, especially on days when I have to read 16 chapters that focus on Old Testament sacrifice rituals or the construction of the tabernacle. But thankfully I’ve stuck with it, and to be completely honest, it has been one of the most uplifting and edifying things I have ever done.
So what does this have to do with my iPhone? Well, my iPhone has made this possible. Through the YouVersion app, I’ve been able to create a 90 schedule that helps keep me accountable with my reading. I’ve also had my choice of 25 English translations, as well as translations in languages I’ll never be able to speak. On top of that, many of the translations have audio. It may sound boring to some, but it’s actually pretty cool to go out for a run and listen to the book of Joshua. The luxury of this app is that I can take Scripture with me anywhere. As long as I have my phone, I can read. If I’m waiting for a movie to start, I can read a chapter or two. If I’m waiting for an appointment to start, there’s another chapter.
As crazy as it sounds, my iPhone has made reading the Bible much easier!
If you haven’t tried something like this, give it a shot. If you have a smartphone, it’s free, convenient, and an incredible resource. You may not start out on the 90 day trek, but there are plenty of other plans you can try and customize.
Only 63 more days to go…
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