Daily Readings & Personal Devotions

One Year Bible Reading Program
Many of us at The Village Chapel are on a daily reading schedule designed to carry us through the entire Bible in a year. If you already have a one year Bible, just jump in and join us beginning with today's date.

Since the Bible is diverse in literature genres and rich in cultural references, you may have a question or two as you read. Here are some helpful links that may help you find answers to some commonly asked questions: Click here then choose a Bible book

Morning and Evening by C. H. Spurgeon, We at TVC agree with the publisher: For over one hundred years, Christians have gotten up and gone to bed with Charles Spurgeon's devotional Morning and Evening as a companion. With a reading to begin and end each day throughout the year, you will come to appreciate Spurgeon's emphasis on the importance of abiding in Christ and meditating on God's Word. His wisdom and counsel provide a timeless guide through the trials and triumphs of the year. The richness of his biblical understanding offers readers a look into the heart of one of England's foremost pastors and enduring Christian authors.

131 Christians Everyone Should Know forward by J. I. Packer, from the editors of Christian History Magazine. If you think history is boring, we invite you to spend about three minutes a day reading the real life stories of 131 of the most fascinating personalities of the Christian faith. The list includes 2,000 years of poets, artists, musicians, theologians, mystics, evangelists, pastors, scholars, scientists, missionaries, monks, and martyrs.

Tozer on Christian Leadership by A. W. Tozer (2001 Christian Publications) Compiled by Ron Eggert, this 366-day devotional is packed with inspirational, hope-filled, challenging thoughts from the author of the Christian classic The Pursuit of God. Highly recommended, practical advice on spiritual living compiled in a single page, daily devotional format.

The Business of Heaven by C. S. Lewis (1984 Harvest Books). For those looking for some bite-sized, one-page readings from one of this century’s greatest Christian thinkers, this book makes a wonderful daily read-on-the-run. Excerpts come from many Lewis favorites including Mere Christianity, the Chronicles of Narnia, the Problem of Pain, The Four Loves, Surprised by Joy, and others.

Your Father Loves You: Daily Insights for Knowing God by James Packer (1986 Harold Shaw). The well-known, well respected British theologian Packer, continues to lead us toward biblical depth and spiritual warmth. Here are 365 excerpts from his vast writings for those looking to avoid the stereotypically shallow and sentimental daily devotional.

Disciplines for the Inner Life by Bob Benson, Sr. and Michael Benson (1989 Deeper Life Press). This book is divided up into 52 services for personal worship, each designed to be used over the period of a week. Each service includes an Invocation, a reading from the Psalms, assigned daily readings from other passages of scripture, selected writings from a diversity of Christian thinkers, time for Personal Meditation, a written prayer, a Hymn and a closing Benediction.

Near to the Heart of God compiled by Bernard Bangley (1998 Harold Shaw Publishers). 365 daily readings that include scripture, a thought from a diverse group of early Christian mystics, desert fathers, devotional writers and church leaders.