Close Reading method is a popular reading strategy used by teachers in classrooms throughout the United States. Repeated readings and systematic analysis of the text provided by the Close Reading method, greatly impacts the comprehension of the reader. As readers use Close strategies, they are drawn deeply into the text as they mark, diagram and highlight the text in meaningful ways. When readers interact rigorously with the text, comprehension and retention sky rocket.

In part two of the book of Ruth Close Bible Study, we add an additional Close study method–reader generated questions. Today, you have the opportunity to ask and answer your own questions as you study God’s word. If you enjoy doodling as you study, you will love Close Bible study.Gather you Bible, makers, highlighters, and colored pencils and lets dig in!

To download a copy of today’s study, please click on the link below.

Close Bible Study: Ruth Part 2

For additional resources on Close Reading, please access the following  link.

Harvard College Writing Center

Scholastic Close Reading

We are all searching for meaning, purpose and satisfaction. How can we find lasting satisfaction? Today’s trophy becomes rusty overnight. To find the answer to true fulfillment and satisfaction, please join me for today’s Bible study by clicking on the link: Walking With God: Day Ten

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“It’s only fate…it was destiny…it was only a coincidence.” We’ve all heard people use these words or phrases to describe chance happenings in our lives. Chance happening are not a product of fate, destiny or coincidence; they are perfectly orchestrated by God our Father. To do Day Nine of Walking with God, please click on the link.

Walking with God, Day Nine

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God blesses and gives to us so we in turn can bless and give to others. The requirement for giving, however, is not quantity but  willingness. Like Ruth, God even calls us to give out of our own need and poverty. Join me for Day Seven of Walking With God by clicking on the link!: Walking With God, Day Seven

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