Seven Twelfths Complete

If I remember, correctly, 7/12 is a fraction that can not be reduced.  So this month I'm just seven-twelfths finished with the Bible.

Here's a rundown of the books I've completed so far.

• Genesis
• Exodus
• Leviticus
• Numbers
• Deuteronomy
• Joshua
• Judges
• Ruth
• 1 Samuel
• 2 Samuel
• 1 Kings
• 2 Kings
• Job
• Proverbs
• Ecclesiastes
• Song of Solomon
• Daniel 
• Hosea 
• Joel
• Amos
• Obadiah
• Jonah
• Matthew
• Mark
• Luke
• Acts
• Romans
• Hebrews

I've noticed I'm having more trouble keeping up with my reading.  Maybe we can pretend it's because it's summer?  Or maybe it's because the Old Testament is getting harder and harder for me to read.  It is just so dense.  I love reading the New Testament and I feel like I get so much out of it (both inspiration and questions).  But that first part.  Yikes is it challenging!

Six Twefths Complete

Or...

Halfway through!!!!!!!!!

That's right friends.  I have officially completed half of the Bible.  I'm so so so proud of myself.  Although, I got behind and had to work a little harder to catch up, I have still stayed on schedule for the most part.  Here's a list of the books I have completed.

• Genesis
• Exodus
• Leviticus
• Numbers
• Deuteronomy
• Joshua
• Judges
• Ruth
• 1 Samuel
• 2 Samuel
• Job
• Proverbs
• Ecclesiastes
• Song of Solomon
• Daniel
• Matthew
• Luke
• Acts
• Romans
• Hebrews

I am learning so much and also coming up with a lot of questions I need to have answered.  I'm also hoping that once I've finished this year I can find some good in-depth studies on the individual books that I particularly enjoyed.  And maybe I should look in to Bible studies about the books I didn't enjoy so much...  Hmmm, I'll ponder that one.

I've also noticed that my big ol' study Bible is starting to fall apart a little.  Just gotta keep it together for six more months.  I think that's do-able.

Five Twefths Complete

Ok, so a week in to June and I'm a little behind in my reading.  I'm blaming our vacation at the end of May.  Anyways, holding myself accountable, here is the progress I've made since last time.

• Genesis
• Exodus
• Leviticus
• Numbers
• Deuteronomy
• Proverbs
• Ecclesiastes
• Song of Solomon
• Joshua
• Judges
• Ruth
• Job
• Matthew
• Luke
• Acts
• Hebrews

I'm still *trying* to keep to my schedule of reading every Tuesday after work, while enjoying an Earl Grey tea latte (usually iced these days).  But as I mentioned earlier vacation did kinda get in the way, so I have some catching up to do.  Hopefully when it's time to post in July we'll be back on track.  I'm really loving this little project of mine.  So great to spend time in God's Word!

What are you reading these days?

Three Twelfths Complete

...also known as one-quarter complete or 25%.  I have 25% through the Bible.  And I'm still rather pleased with myself!

As of the end of March I have completed:
* Genesis
* Exodus
* Leviticus
* Proverbs
* Ecclesiastes
* Matthew
* Luke
* Hebrews

Still doing the same thing as last month. 

Two Twelfths Complete

I have now completed two twelfths (or more commonly referred to as one-sixth) of the Bible.  I am still super pleased and proud of myself.  I am still going at least once a week to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf after work on Tuesdays to read.  I am still journaling about what I'm reading.  I'm still using Bible Study Tools.  And I'm still really enjoying spending that time in God's Word.

I have now completed:
*Genesis
*Exodus
*Luke
*Hebrews

One Twelfth Complete!

My goal for the year was to read the Bible, the entire way through.  I've tried several times and for whatever reason I have always struggled to complete it.  But not this time.  This time I will persevere!  I've got God on my side, so there's no reason why I can't do this!!!

And I've gotten into a nice routine.  Tuesdays after work I head to a coffee shop not far from work and I read for about two hours.  I learned quickly that I focus better on what I'm reading if I take notes.  I'm keeping them in a journal and I think it'll be cool to have that down the road to remember what passages really spoke to me at this time in my life and what I took away from the readings.

I do have a Bible Through the Year book that I had initially intended on using, but after looking at it, it wasn't really what I needed for this endeavor.  So instead I've printing the classic reading plan from Bible Study Tools.  It is exactly what I need.

And as of today I have completed 1/12 of the Bible.  Ok, not a huge accomplishment, but I am well pleased with myself.  And I'm also looking forward to my coffee date tomorrow after work.

My 2011 Goals

The goals I set for last year, well, let's just say...I sucked at them.  I made a list of 20 books that I was going to read.  Well I didn't finish all of them.  I also planned on running the Disney Half Marathon.  Yup, that didn't happen either.  So, here are my two goals for 2011.  Hopefully I'll have more luck this year!

1)  Finish my 2010 list.  I'm about half way through, so it shouldn't be too hard.

2)  Read the Bible--cover to cover.  I have a Bible in 365 days book that I'll be using.  Please pray for me on this one.  It's challenging, but totally worth it!

What about you?  Do you have any goals set for 2011?  Were you more successful in your 2010 goals or resolutions than I was?  I hope so ;-)