This seemed as appropriate a place as any to mark a new goal that I have. Because of new responsibilities I have taken on at church, I've felt an increased need to be more spiritual, a goal that, really, shouldn't need a reason. My goal is to read all of the standard works of the LDS church in a year. To anyone who is reading this because you recieved a passalong card from me, there are four standard works, or accepted books of scripture for Mormons. The Bible, The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. My goal is a bit of a cheat, because I'm starting from where I'm already at in the Book of Mormon (which is about halfway through, too many people start over) and it basically equates to five chapters a day, regardless of chapter length.
Well, my head is swimming over the ramifications, but I'm excited to do this. I've read The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants, but I've never made it all the way through The Bible. I'm looking forward to checking in here periodically to share some of my thoughts as I complete this goal.
If anyone else is thinking about setting a goal for scripture reading, I found a helpful article at the link below to calculate goals. Of course, I'll count it a major victory if I'm able to complete this goal even earlier!
http://lds.about.com/library/weekly/2004/blscripture_calculator.htm
Good luck with your own goals as well!
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