(My First Post)

THE BIBLE TRAVEL.
I am on a quest to discover Him through the word, Many christians declare " I attend church" " i am a worker". they think these reasons are enough to grow in Christ and enrich their faith. You need to grow in the word of God. A flimsy reason for justification is the statement that " my father or mother is a clergy man, deacon, deaconess" let me atack your line of thought with analogy:
In a school X, there is a math competition and the son of the proprietor comes out to contest, also a member of non-teaching staff (given that they are allowed) comes out to contest, a regular school attender also shows interest in the quiz. all of them came out of the motivation of the price money of $1,000,000 and the fame of being the maths figure of the school but only one comes out for the geuine love of maths having mastered the rudiments of maths. ceteris paribus, the timid boy will win. the timid boy will win despite not being the proprietor's son, a member of staff, or a regular school attender (like many of us are in the church). lets learn from the timid boy, if we proclaim our faith as "christians" our lives should speak volume of what we represent. How can our lives speak volume if we don't "meditate on the word day in and day out"(Joshua 1:
I am on a quest to do something, something tangible. I want to read the Bible from cover to cover and i want to do that with you, here on nairaland. Sadly, i dont have a fully developed website at least not yet. That aside, I plan to read the whole Bible in 6-12 months depending on how fast I can go. Feel free to stop me in between to ask questions, you can also comment, chip in ideas. i trust nairaland for that. Ask me questions, clarify your doubt (it is necessary). i thank Mr Seun Osewa for the provision of this platform, God bless you and enlarge your coast. I thank you for opening this thread to read. Follow, as this thread may serve as your daily devotional Stay glued. (Project 50,000 views)
(The success of this thread may translate in publishing as a book. your questions and answers provided by you and me will feature in the book) show some love Nairaland.
Before I start I need your motivation and words of encouragement
signed: AdoptedSon (A Raßßī)

It will be a long read but it would be of benefit. Just before we begin.



Goal Setting101: Becoming the best you.



Yesterday is history; tomorrow is mystery.
Today is a gift that is why it is called
Present
– Master Shifu, Kungfu Panda.


It’s been a while I last sat down before the
television screen to watch cartoons; does
anybody still do Cartoon Network or
Nickelodeon? Just a joke!


One hundred percent of the people living in
the world agree that the future is uncertain
and that includes you, am I right? If the
future is uncertain, why should you restrain
yourself and think or even plan for the
‘uncertain future’ that’s awkward. Why do we
service our car before it breaks down? Why
do we scan our systems even when Trojan or
I love you virus has not closed the system
down? I think this is to avoid problems in the
nearest future; a name ascribed to this in
basic science is called Preventive
maintenance.


What are Goals?
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary (mobile
version) defines a Goal is something that one
is trying to do or achieve. It can also be said
to be the end towards which efforts are
directed.


Imagine playing football on a field without a
clear goal post, what happens? You wander
around like Cain in the bible or like sheep
without shepherd. That is how our lives are
when we decide not to set goals?
Goals enable us to be focused
Focus is very essential to achieve whatever
what we wish in life. An entrepreneur who
aims to be one of the most influential
business moguls in the world need to be very
focused and not be distracted by the latest
fashion trends and newest club houses in
town (I’m not saying fashion is bad but it
should be done in moderation)

Goals enable one to be distinct
People with goals are always doing things to
achieve their goal no matter how small.
Remember Rome was not built in one day.
Goals allow you to be distinct and you tend
to associate with like-minded people. Hey
you! You might be stuck with friends that
don’t share in your vision, and you are asking
how can I break out and plan my life? Just
summon courage and do it! I believe you will
not regret cutting ties with them. What if Bill
Gates moved with people who loved casinos,
would he have gone that far in exploring the
dynamics of a computer system. One day
those friends will no longer matter. I therefore
implore you to brace up and do the right
thing.


“Be stubborn about your goals be flexible
about the methods”


What if my family, the people in my life
doesn’t see things the way I see it?
What if Mark Zuckerberg became a pop
singer? What if Christiano Ronaldo became a
lawyer? What if Adele became a retail shop
owner? The world may not have been blessed
as it is now. You need to identify what you
want and pursue it earnestly. The people you
love will one day see reasons with what you
want. If your friends don’t love you for who
you are, then they are not worthy of being
your friends.


How to set goals?
I have searched this a jillion times on the
internet and I keep seeing the acronym
S.M.A.R.T which highlights that
A goal must be smart
A goal must be measurable
A goal must be attainable
A goal must be realistic: “who wants to
set a goal of reaching the end of the
universe by 2072?”
A goal must be time- bound: “who wants
to set a goal that spans for eternity”


Let’s not do this the customary way. It would
be practical, just follow these steps (Warning:
you take on this exercise at your risk, it may
catapult you from this level to the higher
level, and it may change your perspective
about life. Be warned!). Just do this step-by-
step guide


1. Get a journal


2. Get a pen


3. Imagine your 50-year old self


4. Write what you are crazy about (e.g.
programming, writing, blogging, teaching,
etc)


5. List out your contributions that are
relevant and outstanding in the field you
choose (what you want to be known for)


6. Highlight the steps to achieve number 5


7. Set deadlines to steps in number 6 leading
to number 5


8. Reward yourself for each steps you achieve
(Try something as little as carbonated
drinks to something as big as a utility car)


9. Re-read the list every morning to keep you
going


10. Comment on the list at night: your efforts,
your shortcomings, your progress and your
improvement mechanism.


See an example


John Thomas’ Bucket List to achieve
professorship


1. Enroll for Junior examinations and pass
excellently


2. Enroll for college entrance examinations

3. Apply for scholarsips and aids and win
them!

4. Study in Harvard, Yale or Coventry
university

5. Get a perfect GPA

6. Apply for MSc.

7. Be a graduate assistant

8. Finish MSc. With distinction

9. Apply for PhD

10. Complete PhD

11. Publish a lot of journals, attend
conferences.

12. Lecture Molecular physics at a university

13. Be a professor


Yours may be business-inclined, travel-
inclined and the likes. Whatever your
inclination, ensure you be the best at
whatever you do.


PICK A FIELD AND HIGHLIGHT STEPS TO
ACHIEVING MORE GOALS IN THE FIELD.
See you at the next Level.


Why write the goals?
I have a sharp memory; my IQ is off the
scale? Reports have shown that people who
write down their goals achieve these goals
than those why don’t. DEAR friend, WRITE IT
DOWN. It gives you the inspiration to report
back to that journal whenever you are
making quantum leaps to achieve such goals.
Mind you? IQ doesn’t matter in determining
one’s success.


Why should I set deadlines, I have the whole
time in the world?
Have you heard this quote: Time is a
respecter of no man? Check a picture of you
in the last 10 years; I think that should ignite
a feeling. Deadlines help you to work faster
and more efficiently. You have the end in
mind by setting deadlines. Do you know
Shankar Bankar? That great pugilist? Oh you
don’t know that would be a story for another
time?


Happy Reading

History of the Bible - Who wrote
the Bible?


The Bible was written over a span of 1500
years, by 40 writers. Unlike other religious
writings, the Bible reads as a factual news
account of real events, places, people, and
dialogue. Historians and archaeologists have
repeatedly confirmed its authenticity.
Using the writers' own writing styles and
personalities, God shows us who he is and
what it's like to know him.


There is one central message consistently
carried by all 40 writers of the Bible: God, who
created us all, desires a relationship with us.
He calls us to know him and trust him.
The Bible not only inspires us, it explains life
and God to us. It does not answer all the
questions we might have, but enough of them.
It shows us how to live with purpose and
compassion. How to relate to others. It
encourages us to rely on God for strength,
direction, and enjoy his love for us. The Bible
also tells us how we can have eternal life.
Multiple categories of evidence support the
historical accuracy of the Bible as well as its
claim to divine authorship. (Here are the
subsections of this article, if you want to jump
to any particular one.)


1. How does archaeology support the Bible?


2. Has the Bible changed over time, or do we
have what was originally written?


3. Are the gospel accounts of Jesus reliable?


4. Do historians confirm what the Bible says
about Jesus?


5. Are there contradictions in the Bible?


6. How were the books of the New Testament
determined? Why not the gospel of Judas?


7. Why did it take 30 to 60 years for the
Gospels to be written?


8. Does it matter if Jesus really did and said
what is in the Gospels?


Answers Needed.

Reyginus, Johnydon22, ivvy, kingebukasblog, sirwere, Valentinemary, otem4eartum, Logicbwoy, Seun, Fynestboi, Hahn, Olaadegbu, ishilove. I invite you for contributions on the thread and questions posed.

AdoptedSon . Nice thread but you need to make your post readable - break into paragraphs

KingEbukasBlog:
AdoptedSon . Nice thread but you need to make your post readable - break into paragraphs

Noted sir, you can invite people to the thread. (Friends and foes alike) Questions up?

Exploring the bible? No thanks, I'm not doin that sh!t again

SirWere:
Exploring the bible? No thanks, I'm not doin that sh!t again

thanks for your response .