Monday, September 10, 2012


Disturbing Trends - but not surprising news...
I ran across this short article and it is a confirmation of what I think most of us suspect is true.  
But it does not have to be true of us!  Let's battle this trend - and be people of the Word!  Develop the habit of spending time in the Word each day - it may be a struggle at first - all new habits are, but as you begin to enjoy the sweetness of the Word of God, you will find your self encouraged, equipped, corrected, rebuked and mature in Christ! 

Here is the article:

Most churchgoers do not read the Bible on a daily basis, according to a study on Bible engagement released Thursday by a Christian research organization.
The Transformational Discipleship study, conducted by LifeWay Research, surveyed 2,390 U.S. Protestants who said they attend church at least once a month, according to the Christian Post.
According to the results, 19 percent of respondents said they read the Bible outside of church services “every day,“ nearly identical to the 18 percent who answered ”rarely or never.”
Slightly more than a quarter said they read the Bible “a few times a week,” while 14 percent said once a week and 22 percent said at least once a month.
LifeWay Research Director Scott McConnell told the Christian Post he attributes the results to modern American culture.
“Regular Bible engagement is both personal and requires discipline. Neither are popular in Western culture today,” McConnell told the Post. “Too many churchgoers want the benefits of salvation without investing in personally knowing Christ and the abundant life he offers.”

From: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/most-churchgoers-do-not-read-the-bible-on-a-daily-basis-study-says/

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