I recently read an article by Danny Lehman on the importance of reading. As I sit and teach Cassie to read, Danny’s thoughts and words remind me to persevere. Although I am a Mom of two (almost three), these words remind me that reading time needs to be intentionally included in my schedule because ‘Readers make leaders, and leaders make readers.’ I hope they inspire you too.
C.S. Lewis, well-known for his brilliant mind and sharp metaphors once said that one of the best ways to keep our spiritual senses sharp is to, “keep the clean sea breeze of the centuries blowing through our minds. This can only be done by reading old books.” He wasn’t saying that “old books” are the only source of reading that will refresh our souls, but to supplement our diet on a regular basis by reading books from centuries past.
We stand on the shoulders of giants and we must read what these giants had to say. Wesley warned his preachers that “No one could ever be a deep preacher or even a thorough Christian without extensive reading.” “No man in the eighteenth century did so much to create a taste for good reading and to supply it with books at the lowest prices than John Wesley.” Hans Nielsen Hauge changed the nation of Norway by his incessant promotion of Bible reading and Christian books over a period of 30 years. Jesus is the Divine “Logos” – the “Word” in human flesh. Why did God use the word “Word” to describe Jesus? Because God is a Communicator and words communicate! No wonder OM founder George Verwer said “Readers make leaders.”
So if you have read any good books lately or ones you would recommend (old or new) please leave a comment. We are always looking to keep learning and growing.
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