Skimming the Scriptures

at 04/11/07 12:26PM
I have caught myself lately, when reading a Bible passage I've read many times before, kind of skimming, thinking, "Oh yeah, I know this stuff..." Yikes!

Then when I catch myself doing that, and I go back and read carefully, I'm amazed at what I see there. Things I didn't remember. Things I've never noticed before.

I need to be more careful!

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Happy Thoughts:
~boys on the mend (I hope)
~finding new recipes to try
~Free balloons from Kroger
~Cadbury eggs
  • sarahphim
    We'll be in B'ham Saturday afternoon through the first of next week. Maybe we could go to the zoo or something?
    by sarahphim at 04/11/07 12:30PM
  • mattandrach
    Mmmm I love cadbury eggs! Too much I'm afraid. I have to refrain from buying ten boxes this time of year because I know I won't be able to get them for a while again. :)
    by mattandrach at 04/11/07 1:55PM
  • unclespike
    I enjoy reading from new translations because I'm not so used to the wording that way. It helps to keep from skimming so much.
    by unclespike at 04/11/07 2:34PM
  • ceoltoir
    Oooooo! Cadbury eggs. It's a good thing they're only available for a short time.
    by ceoltoir at 04/11/07 4:10PM
  • terryfrancis
    Cadbury - YUCK! Pass the Reese's please!
    by terryfrancis at 04/11/07 4:38PM
  • mereme
    I like to read from different translations too, to keep the thoughts alive. And, I used to like Cadbury eggs a lot - this year I didn't get any, and actually didn't miss it. Hmm. Have I outgrown them? Hope everyone is all better soon, and running rampant. :)
    by mereme at 04/11/07 6:46PM
  • bryanharwell
    Where can I get a copy of this supplemental song book? I sure would like one.
    by bryanharwell at 04/11/07 9:43PM
  • autiger1010
    Hope you all get to feeling better!
    by autiger1010 at 04/11/07 10:07PM
  • bryanharwell
    I love Cadbury eggs, too. They're the only eggs that I'm not allergic to. Yes, I'm allergic to eggs. I'm also allergic to turkey. That makes it rough during Thanksgiving.
    by bryanharwell at 04/12/07 12:27AM
  • a_starr
    Separate cages except for strict supervision. :) The baby girl needs to be 12 - 18 months before the recommend her breeding. I'm sure there will be some difficult months ahead!!!
    by a_starr at 04/13/07 11:22AM
  • dressednyella
    good thoughts!
    by dressednyella at 04/13/07 1:49PM
  • this_old_man
    Go see Grease at the High School! My son Sam and Eli J. are in it as well as Shelli
    by this_old_man at 04/13/07 3:05PM
  • terryfrancis
    I was thinking the other day that sometimes it is nice to read a bible without any notes written in it as well. It allows us to see the passage for what it says instead of what we've always been taught.
    by terryfrancis at 04/14/07 6:48AM
  • mereme
    good idea, terryfrancis!
    by mereme at 04/14/07 8:24AM
  • all_gods_children
    I often have caught myself doing the same thing. It's hard when we rush rush rush all day, and then sit down to do our daily reading, and it sometimes turns out to be rushed too. I have found that I personally need to slow down before diving into my homework or daily reading. Saying a prayer before I start has helped me to stay focused. Thanks for the thoughts Laura!
    by all_gods_children at 04/14/07 5:29PM
  • mereme
    You can find the story online here: Pollyanna, by Eleanor Porter, on Project Gutenberg :)
    by mereme at 04/14/07 7:44PM
  • meg
    Oh, I've found myself doing that, too! I started taking notes, reading aloud...anything to get out of the ho-hum attitude!
    by meg at 04/16/07 11:32PM