Bible Reading Blog
Taking a practical look at how to read, reflect and respond to God’s Word.
Why an NIrV Bible is Great for Children
Are your children at the stage where you’re not sure they are ready for a Bible, but you know it’s an important step? Did you
Choosing the Right Storybook Bible: A Guide for Families to Nurture Faith in Young Children
How do you pick the right storybook Bible for your children? What storybook Bible is ideal for family devotions? Here are some considerations for parents
Why is it good to read the Bible?
Why is it good to read the Bible? We asked hundreds of people why they think reading the Bible is good. This is what they
Elevate Your Devotional Time: Try a Journal Bible
Elevate your devotional time Amy shares how she has enjoyed using a journal Bible for the past few years. We recently started carrying journal Bibles
Reading the Bible With Faith: Faith Based Bible Engagement
Dr. Lawson Murray shares the importance of reading the Bible with faith. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about
Read the Bible Better: Avoid Personal Biases in Bible Study
Here are some thoughts and tips on personal biases in Bible study. If you want to read the Bible better it’s important to be aware
Is Reading a Bible Verse a Day Enough? Why Bible reflection matters
We get asked many great questions about Bible reading. Here is an answer to a recent question “Is it enough to just read a Bible
Family Easter Bible Readings
If you’re looking for some Easter Bible readings for your family, keep reading. DOWNLOAD EASTER COLOURING PAGES I love using memorable, hands-on activities
Praying Scripture: How to pray Scripture
Wondering how to deepen your prayer life? Have you considered praying Scripture? Have you ever felt that God doesn’t hear your prayers? Perhaps you find
What Is Lent? Preparing for Easter
Have you ever wondered what Lent is? Lent is a season to prepare your heart and mind for Easter. Dr. Lawson Murray unpacks the history
How to get past a Bible reading slump
Are you experiencing a Bible reading slump? Have you been struggling to read the Bible lately? Is your Bible gathering dust on your table because
The Power of Praying Scripture
Praying Scripture can truly transform your prayer life. It’s not just about saying prayers; it’s about engaging with the Word of God in a profound
Why a Study Bible will help you discover meaningful Bible time.
As we start a new year, many people set out with a goal of reading the Bible daily – a wonderful resolution. We want to
Connecting with the Christmas Story: Family Christmas Story Activities
Here are some Family Christmas Story Activities to try this year! It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yet, if we’re not careful, this
Illuminating Your Faith: A Guide to Bible Highlighting
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding time for spiritual nourishment can often be a challenge. Highlighting the Bible can be a
Why I plan to switch Bible translations.
Have you given much thought about which Bible translation you use? Have you ever switched Bible translations? Did you know that different translations have unique
Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas: What is Advent and Advent Bible Readings
What is Advent? If you want to learn more about the themes of Advent, discover some Advent Bible readings for you and your family, or
What is the best Bible translation?
What is the best Bible translation? What Bible translation do you read? Do you stick to just one, or do you have a few
How to interpret the Bible
Have you ever wondered how two astute people can read the same passage of Scripture and arrive at two different interpretations? The short answer is
7 Encouraging Tips for Nurturing Your Faith Amidst the Chaos
Life is busy! It can be challenging to nurture your faith when life is busy or when Bible reading feels like a chore (it’s not!
10 Tips to Help You Read the Bible More
“I want to read the Bible more, but I’m not…” Can you relate? When we ask people how often they read the Bible, oftentimes
20 Interesting Facts about the Bible
The Bible isn’t called the Book of books without just cause. Here are twenty interesting facts about the Bible: The Bible is the world’s best-selling
Why We should Memorize Scripture
If you’ve ever wondered why we should memorize Scripture or want some tips to help you and your children memorize Scripture, keep reading. Memory Verses
Ten Ways To Help Children Read The Bible
Here are ten practical (and easy) ways to help children read the Bible – from Dr. Lawson Murray. What do you want for your
Why We Need To Read the Bible With Imagination
Have you ever considered reading the Bible with imagination? What does that look like? Is the Bible a manual for life? How do we read
Why we can’t always read the Bible literally
If you want to read the Bible better, it’s important to understand that we cannot read it all literally. There are different genres in the
Why we should read the Old Testament
Do you find yourself reading the New Testament more than the Old Testament? Why is it important for Christians to read the Old Testament? What
Reading the Bible With Others
I’ve been in a small group with eight other ladies for five years. Every Thursday evening, we gather. Pre-Covid, they’d come to my house, and
How to do Lectio Divina
Do you need help with Bible reading? Are you looking to try a new approach? Contemplation is essential for cultivating intimacy with Christ – and
Why We Should Read the Bible
What I began to see was that the Bible is not essentially, as I had always more or less supposed, a book of ethical principles,
Five Tips to Keep Your New Year Resolution of Daily Bible Reading
Are you considering making daily Bible reading your New Year resolution? Keep reading for tips to help you keep your New Year’s Resolution of reading
Looking for Application In the Bible
In James 1:22, we are reminded not just to read the Bible but to do what it says! Looking for application in the Bible is
The Bible as One Big Story
Rather than majoring on the directives of the Bible, as many do, we should engage with the Bible in ways that ignite our hearts and
Writing for theStory Bible Reading Guide
Annabel Robinson has been the editor of our free digital Bible reading guide, theStory for 10 years! We appreciate how she’s worked with a team
Family Time around the Table
Scripture Union wants to help you and your family connect with Jesus and His Story. We have Bible reading guides and Bible story books for
Hand-Copying Scripture
Hand-written Scripture verses are trending all over social media. Writing out Bible verses and Scripture is a great practice we should all try. Find out
Enjoy reading the Bible, one book at a time.
If you want to enjoy reading the Bible keep reading. I love studying the Bible – doing word studies, reading commentaries, using my Bible
Reading the Bible in Context
Keep reading to find out why reading the Bible in context is vital. When I was learning to read, I was taught to open
Give children a love for the Bible
If you want to give your children a love for the Bible and help them read it, keep reading. “I don’t want the Bible. I
Connecting Children with the Bible
If you want to learn about connecting children with the Bible keep reading! Story is the fundamental instrument of children’s thoughts. They dwell in stories
How we prepare reflections for Bible Reading Guides
Scripture Union’s Bible Reading Guides help Canadians read, reflect and respond to God’s Word. Working systematically through the Bible, a person reads consecutive passages from
How to Read History in the Bible
This is part of our series on genre in the Bible. You need to understand the different genres in the Bible if you want to
How To Read Prophecy In The Bible
This is part of our series on genre in the Bible. You need to understand the different genres of the Bible if you want to
How To Read Hebrew Poetry In The Bible
This is part of our series on genre in the Bible. You need to understand the different genres of the Bible if you want to
Psalms To Read On a Bad Day
What do you like to do on a bad day? Do you reach for the ice cream or call a friend? Have you considered opening
How To Read Psalms
This is part of our series on genre in the Bible. You need to understand the genre of each part if you want to hear
How To Read Poetry in the Bible
This is part of our series on genre in the Bible. You need to understand the different genres of the Bible if you want to
How To Read Wisdom Books in the Bible
This is part of our series on genre in the Bible. You need to understand the different genres in the Bible if you want to
Different Ways to Tell the Truth: Genre in the Bible
Discover how understanding genre will help you read the Bible better. The Bible is like a library The Bible is like a library. In it,
4 Tips to help you focus during Bible time
Do you struggle to focus during your Bible time? As a mom with two young children, I don’t get much quiet time. So when I
How Do I Pick a Bible For My Child?
How Do I Pick a Bible For My Child? Are you wondering how to pick a Bible for your child? With so many options,
What Bible Translation Should I Use?
Have you ever wondered “what Bible translation should I use?” or “why are there so many different translations of the Bible?” If you have then
What is the King James Version?
What is the King James Version? The most famous English translation of the Bible was made in 1611 and is known as the King James
How was the Bible compiled?
Have you ever wondered how the Bible was compiled? Who decided what books and letters to include? If so keep reading! The “canon” of the
Where to start Reading The Bible
Where do you start reading the Bible? People have different reasons for reading the Bible. they want information to read “great books” curiousity. They know
Christmas Bible Readings for the Family
Christmas Bible readings were a tradition every Christmas morning. What does Christmas morning look like in your home? My cousins would tell me stories of
4 Ways a Bible Reading Guide Will Help You
For many years I used devotional books to guide my daily time with God. Each book had a daily reading that started with a
How did we Get our Bible?
I can go to the library and pick up a book from my favourite author. I know that she wrote it, either on paper or
What is the Bible?
So just what is the “Bible”? What does your Bible look like? I had a surreal experience once. I was on a plane. In
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