The presenter was The Rt. Rev. Dan Herzog retired from the Diocese of Albany, and he was quite the live wire. His comments were prescient and inspiring, and I understand that many of us, including yours truly, came away renewed and re-energized.
Bishop Herzog gave one of the best, concise, Bible reading suggestions that I have heard. He called is Spiritual CPR.
So here it is:
- Pray that God open's the Scripture to you.
- Read for the following:
- C--Command to be obeyed
- P--Promise to be received
- R--Sin of which to repent.
That is it.
He also gave an introductory plan for beginning (or renewing) a daily reading plan. Start with Luke and read one chapter a day. After completing Luke read Acts. That should take two months. Then move on to other material as you are led.
For additional reading plans I recommend the St. James Daily Devotional Guide or the Daily Office Lectionary (BCP Page 934).
How absolutely refreshing. Is it a sin for me to envy you such an event at the diocesan level?
ReplyDeleteNo, I do not think it a sin to crave spiritual meat over spiritual candy.
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