Deciding what version of the Bible to read can be exciting, but it’s also a really important decision to make. If you’re somewhat new to reading scripture or if you’re simply looking for a new version to dive into, it’s important to know which version is going to be the right choice for you. The good news is that we’ve done the work for you to decipher and determine which versions serve which audiences best. But before we dive into what kind of versions there are and if you should read them, let’s establish why there are different Bible translations at all and how they came about. Why are there different Bible translations? Language has changed drastically over the years, inciting...
The start of a new year means new opportunities for many things: growth, change, transformation, new hobbies, goals, and dreams. We often sense this urgency to dive into all the new year has to offer and get a head start on getting after what we want to accomplish. As good as it is to have dreams and to cast vision, the truth is, none of our dream planning and vision casting ultimately means much of anything without one thing being at the center of it all: Jesus. The world will be quick to convince you that to start your new year right, you ought to get all the newest gadgets and dive back into work with new and different strategies...
If reading the Bible is something you’re new to doing, or haven’t really done in a long time, it can be quite daunting to suddenly jump back in. Where do you start? How do you study? When is the best time to read it? How do you understand everything that is going on? There are a lot of questions and factors to consider. As scary and even overwhelming as it may be to read the Bible, here at Daily Kairos we want to encourage, empower, and equip you with all the tools and resources you need to start reading the Bible in an approachable way. The end of reading, learning, and studying is the gaining, growing, and grasping of the nature...
When it comes to spending time with the Lord, there are no rules or regulations on how it ought to be done. The beauty of life and of Christ is that He’s given us the freedom of choice-- we choose if we want to accept Him as our Lord and Savior, we choose if we want to live our lives surrendered to Him, we choose if we want to obey Him. We also get to choose when and how we spend time with God in the Word and in prayer. Throughout scripture, we see how different figures like David, Moses, Abraham, and Jesus himself all woke up early in the morning to pray and seek God. Have you been longing...
Have you ever heard that in order to be a “good Christian,” you need to read your Bible every day? Or have you ever been told that God will be mad at you, not like you, or love you less if you’re not reading the Bible every day? If so, I want to start by saying-- I’m sorry. The truth is, none of those things are true! And they’re certainly not any reason to be reading your Bible every day. Here are some things that are true: Being a Christian is less about what you’re doing, and more about who you’re becoming. God loves you for exactly who you are right now, and nothing could ever change that. And finally,...
