What would be your first three steps to get there from here?

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From an Engineering background I have developed a technique that seems to work for me pretty well.

1. Develop three key points to establish a good beginning.

These can be points that will get you going and will probably change over time when reviewing where you started and where you ended up.

Examples: Create a sitting area dedicated to your time alone with God.  Preferably a low/no traffic area in your home.  Here you will leave your notebook for taking notes on the scriptures you want to do future study on.  Always keep 2 pens with your notebook.  It's hard to pick up a thought once you have drooped it due to a pen that won't work.  Think and pray about where God would like to start in this new endeavor.  Maybe locate a study guide on the book of the Bible you will be beginning in.  Of course have others pray for you while you proceed.  Of course these are just a starting suggestion

2. As you settle into your time with God pick a method or ways and means to accomplish your end result.  What fits your character and personality and work from there.

3. Share with others who may be doing the same thing and create some groundwork for a deeper relationship with other men.  Remember this is a "Men Only" activity unless you want to include your wife.  She is allowed.

We are in this for the long term, and so is God!

Rev. Ted J. Wilkins

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