So I have been meaning to write about this and since I didn't update you all on the weight stuff last week. After Church today I thought I should share with you how this is going.
I started my reading on the cruise. I have already made a few observations..the biggest of which is I know where southern people get the whole idea of "Who is his/her Mom and Dad?" That is a big part of the Bible. Who everyone belongs to. So once I tackled that I am running into things like...Lots daughters got him drunk and "laid" with him. Really?! No one forewarned me that the Bible is a big 'ole SOAP OPERA!! There are some really juicy bits. I finally made it out of Genesis and in Exodus where the plagues are coming in Egypt.
In the last week I have really dedicated myself to reading during my free time. So I am keeping Bibles everywhere with me-1 at work, 1 in the car, 1 at home and who knows where else. As I work through this item on my list, I will keep you informed of the parts I struggle with, find totally interesting and especially the parts I think you would relate to!
Today in Church the gentleman speaking (our preacher is over in India on a mission trip) spoke about the commitment we make to God. How "Maybe" isn't an appropriate answer. That when Jesus called on the disciples from the shore of Galilee that they didn't say "Let me talk it over with my Dad" or "Give me a day or two to think about it." They simply threw down their nets and followed him. It reinforced my desire to read. So I will pass it along to you. We have become a society skilled in the art form of telling "Maybe" to someone. Rememnber what your commitments are and recommit yourself!
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