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In this tribute episode, we honor Reverend Allison Johnson, a beloved friend and supporter of the podcast who recently passed away, by resharing a powerful interview about developing consistent Bible reading habits.
• Augustine said the Bible is "so shallow a baby can wade in it and so deep an elephant will drown in it"
• The importance of reading Scripture for yourself rather than relying solely on what others teach
• How to distinguish between Bible reading (for breadth) and Bible study (for depth)
• Practical advice: use a one-year Bible with daily readings from both testaments
• Find a reading partner for accountability and discussion
• When you fall behind, skip those days and keep going rather than giving up
• Reading plans like the New Living Translation make Scripture more accessible
• You should "have more Bibles than shoes" - prioritize God's Word in your life
• Don't try to fit Bible reading in—take something else off your schedule
• Reading the entire Bible provides crucial context for understanding individual verses
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The One Year Bible NLT:
The Entire Bible in 365 Readings in the New Living Translation

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Used - Thriftbooks.com

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Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.