Sonya -As usual you present your ideas with grace and truth! I love, love what you said. The Bible is a simple and yet at the same time a multi-layered book so it would make sense that more than one method of study is needful.
The Bible and God are all about realtionships – it was this way from the very start. The Bible is the way to get to know the One who made you so I don’t think that we should look at reading God’s Word as just a check off item but rather a way to get to know our Creator, to spend time with Him. What a priviledge it is that we GET to read God’s Word and talk with Him.
Blessings on you as you seek God’s wisdom in studying His Word!