You don’t have to know everything…
…You just have to take the first step.
Welcome
If you’re new…
First of all…
Welcome.
Seriously.
Nobody starts out knowing the Bible.
Every pastor…
Every leader…
Every Christian…
Started exactly where you are.
So don’t worry about having all the answers.
Just keep showing up.
God has a way of meeting people who are willing to take the next step.
WHAT IS THE BIBLE?
📖 It’s One Story
The Bible isn’t a collection of random books.
It’s one incredible story about God’s love for people and His plan to rescue the world through Jesus.
❤️ It’s About Jesus
Every page points to Him.
Some pages point forward.
Some point back.
But the whole story leads to Jesus.
🧭 Your Compass
The Bible doesn’t just fill your head with information.
It gives your life direction.
Want to learn more about the Compass? Read more below in “Where Should I Start”.
WHERE SHOULD I START?
If you’ve never really read the Bible before, don’t start at the beginning.
Don’t start in Genesis.
Don’t start in Revelation.
Start here.
Read the Gospel of John.
Why John?
Because it was written so people would know who Jesus is.
John tells the story of Jesus…who He is, why He came, and why He changes everything. It’s one of the easiest places to begin because it helps you get to know Jesus first.
You don’t have to understand everything the first time you read it. Just keep showing up. God has a way of meeting people who are willing to take the next step.
📱 Read It Online
One of the easiest ways to start is with the YouVersion Bible App.
It was actually one of the very first free apps available when app stores launched, and today millions of people around the world use it every day to read God’s Word.
You can download it for free on your phone or read online from almost anywhere.
📖 But Here’s My Recommendation…
Start with a Bible You Can Touch, See, and…Yes…Write In!
As great as apps are, nothing replaces a real Bible. There’s something special about holding God’s Word in your hands, turning the pages, and watching it become part of your story over time.
Get a Bible you don’t mind using. Carry it with you. Highlight verses that speak to you. Underline words that stand out. Circle phrases that challenge you. Write questions in the margins. Date the pages when God teaches you something new or answers a prayer.
And don’t worry about “messing it up.” A Bible isn’t meant to stay perfectly clean on a shelf. Those notes, highlights, and worn pages become reminders of the journey God has taken you on. Years from now, you’ll be able to look back and see how He was speaking to you every step of the way.
A Bible isn’t meant to stay perfect.
📓 Start a Compass Journal
The second thing I’d recommend is picking up a simple black-and-white composition notebook. Nothing fancy. This will become your Compass Journal.
As you read, write down:
💭 Thoughts
❓ Questions
❤️ What stands out
🙏 Prayers
➡️ One thing you’ll do because of what you read
Over time, you’ll begin to see how God has been leading you, even when you didn’t realize it in the moment.
🤝 Need a Bible?
If you don’t own a Bible…Or you can’t afford one…Please tell me. Seriously. I’d love to help you get one. No questions. No embarrassment. No strings attached. Just send me an email, and we’ll make sure you have a Bible you can call your own.