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‘I’m Not Feeling It Today’: Bad Reasons We Neglect the Bible
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk David Mathis , as published by Desiring God
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this topic are available from Desiring God, a local source that is exploring reasons why people may neglect the Bible, including the idea that they are not feeling it on a particular day.
In the local area, a discussion is taking place about personal relationships with the Bible. A local perspective values spontaneity and joyful moments, including those spent with the Bible. These moments can occur in various settings, such as with family, at work, or at church.
They can also happen during personal time spent reading the Bible. Further details about this topic are available from Desiring God, a local source that is exploring reasons why people may neglect the Bible, including the idea that they are not feeling it on a particular day.
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Category: missions Published: July 8, 2026 Source: Desiring God Reading time: 1 min
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