Daily devotional that will kickstart a daily Bible-reading routine and give you the skills and confidence to understand and enjoy God’s word for yourself.
Kickstart your quiet time and discover the joy of spending time with God in his word.
Beginning with short, simple 5-minute devotions that are easy to make time for, this little guide will kickstart a daily Bible-reading routine. It's ideal for anyone new to reading the Bible or anyone struggling to spend regular time in God's word.
The devotions gradually increase in length over the course of six weeks and offer focused guidance on understanding the Bible. So by the time you finish, you’ll have the skills and confidence you need to read and enjoy Scripture for yourself—and make your quiet time a habit for life.
If you're a church leader, this is a great resource to put into the hands of anyone who says they find it difficult to read the Bible, as well as for giving out at membership classes, baptism classes, or to teenagers attending summer camps.
Introduction
Week 1: Starting Small (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)
Week 2: A Steady Pace (1 Thessalonians 2:1-20)
Week 3: Digging a Bit Deeper (1 Thessalonians 3 – 4)
Week 4: Overcoming Hurdles (1 Thessalonians 5, 2 Thessalonians 1 – 3)
Week 5: Switching the Terrain (Ruth 1 – 4)
Week 6: You’ve Got This (Mark 1:1-45)
Reading Plan for Mark’s Gospel
| Age range: | 16+ |
|---|---|
| Contributors | Rachel Jones |
| ISBN | 9781802542684 |
| Format | eBook |
| First published | December 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
Oftentimes, getting started is the hardest part of forming any new habit. And consistent Bible-reading is no exception. Rachel Jones has given us an excellent and accessible little book that delivers a big impact in our devotional lives. The Quiet Time Kickstart will help you build a rhythm and structure into your life that will energise (or re-energise!) the way you approach God’s word, with biblically clear reflections and thoughtful questions. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone wanting to deepen their love for Scripture.
You may feel like having a regular quiet time is elusive. Whether you have never developed the habit, or it is no longer part of your day, this book is for you. Rachel Jones helps us see that choosing to do something little can make a big difference in how we think and feel about our relationship with God. The suggestions in The Quiet Time Kickstart are graciously simple and sustainable, ideal for weary Christians.
Many Christians want to read the Bible more than they do, but a lot of them are unsure of where to begin. Rachel Jones writes this book from the deep well of her own personal walk with Jesus, and she provides a realistic and helpful guide for any follower of Jesus to start a quiet time.
In this concise book, Rachel Jones does a great job of guiding readers on how to have a daily quiet time. She doesn't just provide theological context for the importance of reading the Scriptures but also shares practical tips and insights along the way.
Each day, you read a few verses along with a short explanation and prayer about a ten-—to fifteen-minute time commitment. Walking through 1 and 2 Thessalonians ( along with Ruth and parts of Mark), Rachel Jones shows how, by doing a little each day, over time, we can work through whole books of the Bible.
I would recommend this book for teenagers, college students, young professionals, and new believers specifically, as it doesn't overwhelm or place lofty expectations on quiet time. For seasoned saints who have grown complacent or apathetic in their daily quiet time, this book would be beneficial for getting back on the right track.
