I definitely need to find a way to be more consistent with my Bible-reading time. Not that there's anything innately wrong with reading the Bible in spurts throughout the day (better than not at all!), but I think it's much less valuable than time set aside to sit at Jesus' feet and allow the Word to speak to me. Of course that's much harder for me to find. As a mommy of two little boys, it's a challenge to do anything that requires time alone and quiet. I can definitely relate to Susannah Wesley (no relation to our lovely pastor's wife... I think) pulling her apron over her head to read her Bible at the kitchen table -- I'm sure my boys would take that as a great opportunity to get into something off limits. Jack would have a pair of scissors in one hand and be pressing the toaster buttons; Elijah would be enjoying a nice splash and snack at the dog bowls. I'm really starting to think that getting up early (aargh.) is the only reasonable answer, but I haven't been willing to turn over that leaf yet. I suppose it simply comes down to what I treasure most: sleep, comfort, amusement... or intimacy with my Maker.

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I'm in your boat...even with one kiddo. Sleep almost always wins. Is Jack living in the cage?
We definitely keep Jack in the cage as much as possible. just kidding. But he's seriously proud that he knows how to open and close it by himself.
Hey, Mandy! I loved reading a few of your blogs. You sound like you're doing great--loving your husband and children...and the Lord.
I wanted to tell you that your dad started me reading the Bible through every year several years back. He was printing a reading plan to give to his SS class one Sunday morning at the end of December. He asked me if I wanted to read the Bible through in the new year, and I've done it every year since. I'm really grateful for his simple question--it's made a difference in my life!
Love you, Cinda
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