You might remember that I was working through a study of Colossians 3 called Thirty Days of Bible Study for Busy Mamas.  Now it's time for me to share some thoughts with you!  I thank Doorposts for sending this Bible study to me for review purposes.

I wanted to complete the study because I wanted some tips and tools on an in depth study.  I also wanted to really focus on one book/chapter of the Bible for a month.  Busy Mamas met those needs!



What I really liked:

• A short, daily commitment.  Each day we spent just a few minutes in the Bible, typically 5-10.  It is truly a blessing to complete an in-depth study in just a few minutes a day.
• Easy to do.  Pam shared why we did each task and made it easy to complete.
• Read. Each task helped us to read and reread the chapter.  
• Marking to remember.  Pam suggested that we print a copy of the chapter if we don't like to write in our own Bible.  I did this because I was not sure I would want all the marks in my own Bible that she would suggest.  Though I only like to write in my Bible occasionally, I really liked marking up my copy of the chapter!
• Bigger perspective.  Though the focus was on Colossians chapter 3, she did encourage us to read all of Colossians once or twice.
• Catch up days.  She provided built in catch up days that could also be used to complete extra, challenging Bible study.
• Internalizing.  By reading the same chapter for so long, it became very familiar!
• Note taking.  After marking in the Bible, we answered questions, created lists, and such.  This helped me to understand my markings even better.

What I didn't prefer:

• I think a lot of non-mamas are busy, too, and more might be inclined to the study with a different title since it is not about parenting.
• Sometimes it was hard to remember why I marked (since I didn't color code which was suggested).  By looking at my notes, I could usually determine my reasoning though.  I almost felt that I marked it so much that some really important things wouldn't stand out.
• By the final days of the study, I became half-hearted.  I think this is a reflection upon me and not the study, and certainly not the Bible.  
• Though highly beneficial, sometimes I tired of searching for certain words.  Just being honest.  I think I'm lazy and like to be told what it means instead of trying to determine for myself.

~ Annette {This Simple Mom}
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