Engage the Word 2013: Better Together Through Prayer and the Word

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The Bible tells us, "The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edge sword. It cuts all the way through, to where the soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12).  The Bible is where we learn to hear God's voice.
Engage the Word is a forty day interaction with the Scriptures in order to learn what God is saying to us through His Word.  Each day you are encouraged to PRAY, READ, REFLECT, AND RESPOND.
  • PRAY that God will connect with you as you seek Him in His Word. Be open to what God has for you.
  • READ the selected section of Scripture. Mark intriguing words and phrases, and read them a second time.
  • REFLECT on what captures your attention. Think through what God is communicating to you at this point in your life.
  • RESPOND to the passage. Talk to God about what's on your mind. Listen with your heart. Ask God what actions or changes He desires for your life.

Pastor Norman spoke about the Power of God's Word.  You can hear that message here.

Below are the readings for the forty day emphasis in the fall of 2013.
If you wish you can also review the 2011 series.
If you wish you can also review the 2012 series.


You can also download a brochure listing the reading schedule here.
September 29, 2013
September 30, 2013
October 1, 2013
October 2, 2013
October 3, 2013
October 4, 2013
October 5, 2013
October 6, 2013
October 7, 2013
October 8, 2013
October 9, 2013
October 10, 2013
October 11, 2013
October 12, 2013
October 13, 2013
October 14, 2013
October 15, 2013
October 16, 2013
October 17, 2013
October 18, 2013
October 19, 2013
October 20, 2013
October 21, 2013
October 22, 2013
October 23, 2013
October 24, 2013
October 25, 2013
October 26, 2013
October 27, 2013
October 28, 2013
October 29, 2013
October 30, 2013
October 31, 2013
November 1, 2013
November 2, 2013
November 3, 2013
November 4, 2013
November 5, 2013
November 6, 2013
November 7, 2013
Bad News! Good Grief!
Don't Just Stand There... Pray!
Standing on God's Promises
Pleading and Interceding
Finding Favor with God and Man
Reconnaissance Man
Now Is the Time - Ready, Set, Go!
Building Better Together
From Insults to Praise
Building on a Firm Foundation
Don't Give in to Discouragement
Dangers, Toils, and Snares...
Back to Work
A Spear, a Shield, and a Trowel
Join Us!
A Sacrificial Task
Forgive Us Our Debts - Unfair Policies
A City "Counsel" Meeting
Confronting Wrongdoing
A Plea for Integrity and Commitment
Acting in the Public Interest
Leading by Example
Foiling the Enemy's Tactics
Seeking Strength for the Task
Discerning Deceit
Success - Against All Odds
Protecting the City Together
Listening to God's Word
Seeking to Know God's Word
Finding Joy and Strength in God's Word
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Celebrate God!
Glory Be to the Lord, Our God!
God is Ever Faithful
Making a Covenant with God
Setting In
Dedicating the City to God
A Concert of Praise
The Joy of Restoration
Upholding God's Laws
Nehemiah 1:1-4a
Nehemiah 1:5-7
Nehemiah 1:8-9
Nehemiah 1:10-11
Nehemiah 2:1-8
Nehemiah 2:11-15b
Nehemiah 2:16-18
Nehemiah 3:1-2, 28-32
Nehemiah 4:1-5
Nehemiah 4:6-9
Nehemiah 4:10-11
Nehemiah 4:12-14
Nehemiah 4:15
Nehemiah 4:16-18
Nehemiah 4:19-20
Nehemiah 4:21-23
Nehemiah 5:1-5
Nehemiah 5:6-8
Nehemiah 5:9-12a
Nehemiah 5:12b-13
Nehemiah 5:14-15
Nehemiah 5:16-19
Nehemiah 6:1-4
Nehemiah 6:5-9
Nehemiah 6:10-13
Nehemiah 6:15-16
Nehemiah 7:1-3
Nehemiah 8:1-4a
Nehemiah 8:5-8
Nehemiah 8:9-12
Nehemiah 9:1-3
Nehemiah 9:5b-6
Nehemiah 9:7-8
Nehemiah 9:9-15, 26-27
Nehemiah 10:28-29
Nehemiah 11:1-3
Nehemiah 12:27-30
Nehemiah 12:31, 38-40
Nehemiah 12:43
Nehemiah 13:19-22

Did you know...


Reading the Word of God four times a week or more has a significant impact on a person’s world view, attitudinal habits, and behavioral choices?

Recent studies by the Centre for bible Engagement discovered those who engage in Bible reading four or more times per week experience a much higher level of health and emotional stability?

Young people engaged in reading Scripture at least four times a week are much less likely to be involved in sex outside of marriage, gambling, drugs, pornography or other risky behaviours?

Reading God’s Word regularly feeds our hearts and minds with truth and inspiration, ushers us into His presence and invites us to a close communion with Him.