‘I’m Too Distracted When I Read’: Bad Reasons We Neglect the Bible

This morning, as I opened my Bible to Luke 10, I wanted to hear from Jesus. But I also wanted to know the score of a World Cup game. And I wanted to plan the day’s work. And I wanted to develop an idea about fatherhood. And I wanted to start writing this article. And . . . And . . .Some mornings, I find myself staring into nowhere with my Bible open, thoughts flying through my mind like too many birds in a cage. I catch myself. How long have I been like this? Two mi