Scrolling Through Scripture (No WiFi Required

Dear reader,

Today, I spent my morning watch time, wrestling with what the Bible really means to me. It's not just a book—it's something deeper, more personal. Sometimes I get caught up in seeing it as this distant, complicated text, but today I'm feeling its rawness, its realness.

This isn't just a collection of ancient words. It's like a conversation across time—generations of people struggling, hoping, searching for meaning, just like I am. When I open these pages, I'm not just reading; I'm connecting with something bigger than myself.

I'm learning that understanding the Bible isn't about having all the answers. It's about being open—open to questions, to mystery, to those moments of unexpected insight that catch you off guard. It's about listening. Really listening.

Sometimes I approach it too academically, trying to dissect every word. But today, I'm feeling its heart. These are stories of real people—their fears, their hopes, their incredible moments of transformation. It's messy. It's beautiful. It's human.

I want to read it differently now. Not to prove something or to sound smart, but to truly listen. To let these words speak to my own journey. To sit with the uncomfortable parts, to be challenged, to be surprised.

There's something profound about a text that has survived centuries, that continues to speak to people in such deeply personal ways. It's not about being right. It's about being present. About being open to something greater than myself.

Today, I'm choosing to approach this book with curiosity, with humility, with an open heart.

Just listening.

Truly listening.

Until tomorrow, Chaplain Mark