Mike’s Bible Reading Journal

“Evangelism is one poor beggar telling another poor beggar where to find bread.”

— D. T. Niles

Jack Miller wanted to add one insight:

“Evangelism is also one hungry beggar eagerly eating the bread and being changed by it, and then telling other poor beggars to eat of the same bread. Learning that I was a poor beggar who needed to lean daily on the promises of God changed my whole life and ministry.”

— C. John “Jack” Miller

I’m reading through the Bible using the Olive Tree Beginning to End annual reading plan. I am now caught up and reading one chapter a day. I spend my days working on The Jack Miller Project, building A New Life course, preaching, and writing — and somehow I keep forgetting to sit down with God himself. And yet every time I actually do sit down and read, I get fed. Every time.

This journal exists for two reasons. First, it helps me be more consistent in my own daily Bible reading. The discipline of reading, studying, and writing up what I find gives my reading a rhythm and accountability I need. Second, it occurs to me that I may not be the only one who has trouble consistently spending time in God’s Word, and that sharing what I’m learning as I learn it might encourage others who struggle the same way.

Every time I read, questions come up. I use Claude, an AI study tool, to help me research and think through what I’m reading. What you’ll find here is largely unedited — the scripture I read, the question or observation that arose, what I found, a reflection, and a prayer.

If any of this bread is useful to you, have some.

— Mike Graham