“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim 3:16-17)
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to read. However, I haven’t always loved reading nonfiction. As a teenager, I tried to read spiritual growth books, but the few I picked out had messages that seemed to be written for other people. For many years after that, I avoided reading nonfiction, including spiritual growth books.
A few years ago, I noticed a tremendous surge in the number of spiritual growth books on the market, and I decided I was ready to try the genre again. I carefully chose the books I felt I could best apply to my life. Continue reading “How I Became a Reader of Nonfiction”
“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.” (Ps 119:37)
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” (2 Tim 1:7)
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (Jas 1:5)
“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Ps 100:2)