Here are some encouraging thoughts on reading from a true bibliophile. Dr R Albert Mohler is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. In the T4G video, posted on the Together for the Gospel website, C.J. Mahaney took special care to comment on Dr Mohler's voracious appetite for books. His personal library mounts to over 30,000 volumes of which he has read at least 90 percent. Taking this into consideration, the following post bears a significant amount of weight.Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 3:01 am ET
I cannot really remember when I did not love to read books. I do know that I was very eager to learn to read, and that I quickly found myself immersed in the world of books and literature. It may have been a seduction of sorts, and the Christian disciple must always be on guard to guide the eyes to books worthy of a disciple's attention -- and there are so many. (more...)
I can't claim to have read anywhere near as many books as Dr Mohler (for many reasons), but they say that your are a reader if you carry a book with you in the car to read at stop lights. I tell you what, my time to read is very limited, so I take a book with me nearly everywhere I go so that I can take advantage of possible free moments. I often read at red lights, too, and in traffic jams.
One thing that I have been more mindful of lately is taking along a pocket sized Bible with a good book. I tend to reach for a good book first; which is a habit I need to change!Are you a reader? When and where do you read? I'd like to hear from you. I know that I rarely ever saw Tim Ashcraft without a good book in his hand. :)
I was going to post a reference to Dr. Mohler's article, but you beat me to the punch. Good job, and thanks for the plug!
ReplyDeleteI've found that keeping a good book at work often has a double benefit. I spend my breaks feeding my mind, and sometimes a coworker will ask what I'm reading, which opens a possible ministry opportunity.
Good article by Mohler. I enjoyed reading about his "involvement" in high school athletics. :) He has some excellent tips for profitable reading.