we must develop a habit of reading the Bible on a regular basis, reading it with an openness to what God would say to us. We need to begin by finding a readable translation. I would encourage a person to go to a Christian bookstore, find a readable translation of the Bible, and begin to read it. Read the overarching story of what God has done for us in Christ. Then develop the habit of reading a portion of Scripture every day, perhaps using a Bible reading plan (like one provided in the appendix