The story we live in is the story we live out.

In our fast-paced and power-obsessed world, we’re surrounded by narratives that compete for our affections. But, as followers of Jesus, we believe that his unfolding story is the only one that leads to true life. Through the daily practice of reading Scripture, we seek to encounter Jesus and root our lives in his Word.

We’ve been given the gift of community to help build this rhythm into our lives. So whether you’re new to the Bible or you’ve read it cover-to-cover many times, you’re invited to join us in the BREAD practice this year: setting aside time to read and reflect on a passage of Scripture each day. As we journey through the same passages as the wider church, we hope to encourage each other and learn how to wholeheartedly follow the way of Jesus together.

You can use this resource at any time of day, but it has been designed with the morning in mind. Before any notifications or headlines get hold of our attention, we want to breathe in the truth of what God says over us, letting God’s voice be the most formative one in our lives. Rather than eating the bread of anxious toil (as the Psalmist wrote), we want to eat the bread that truly satisfies.

So let’s open up Scripture together, anchor ourselves in it, and devote our days to God. And let’s hold on to hope that we’ll be changed, challenged and transformed as we live in and live out the story of God.