Cathy,
I have been doing a Bible study that I LOVE... it is no coincidence to me that I was pushed into doing it by some wonderful friends, and God of course. It is Bible Study Fellowship, very intense and indepth and really gets you into the Bible. It is worldwide, you might enjoy it.

I am "getting it" too,things that puzzled me or were never meaningful to me have a whole new meaning. I used to think people were nuts when they talked about the Bible being alive, but I see it now. It has made my life so rich, it is really hard to describe.

I, too am trying to read the Bible. I started in Genesis, but skip around a lot. I love the Psalms... there is something in there for everyone, and I love Paul's writings... he writes a lot about comfort and persevering!

A Bible that has been really helpful to me is the Life Application Study Bible in the New International Version. The study part has a lot of stuff to explain what is actually being said in the Bible. Really awesome stuff, and amazingly applicable to today.

Hang in there, you are doing so well.


Relax. Appreciate. Be calm. Laugh. Enjoy. Be secure. Be loving. Be loved. Don't personalize. Don't ASSume. Accept. Be grateful.