Never in my life have I been more consistent with reading the Scriptures as of recent.  This is not bragging, more just stating a feeling of accomplishment.  Part of that is due to the fact that the staff whom I work with help keep me accountable.  Thank you guys.

Why have I never really read consistently?  While pondering this question I cannot but help think back to my Bible College days.  You would think that reading Scripture would just come naturally and be part of you everyday experience, especially for someone training for ministry.  Unfortunately that is rarely the case.

What tends to happen is the Bible becomes another textbook that is used to write papers and complete reading assignments.  So yes, I did read all throughout college.  But no, I did not have a regular time for personal devotion to the Word.

Since starting to read on a regular basis for my own devotions, I have had the joy of seeing a strong nation conquer, then collapse, and then be rebuilt.  The Old Testament has proven to be one exciting place to read.  If I were to go back to Cincinnati Christian University, Old Testament classes would be filling my schedule more than other topics.

My routine throughout the entire winter has been to wake up before my wife and brew a freshly ground pot of coffee in my french press (yes, I am a coffee snob), and then sit down and enjoy the Jewish history which predates Jesus.