Yes, we had a nice Independence Day; thanks for asking. It ended a little late, though. Thanks to the cooperative efforts of the geniuses* who cooked up Daylight Savings Time and the even greater geniuses* who decided our county should be on Central Time, the sun didn't set until 10:46 PM. Then came the fireworks. Morning came at the usual time. I'm tired.
I normally fall asleep reading. Last night, I picked up my book and fell asleep before I could even open it. What would Al Mohler say?†
I've already posted these videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google, and now I'm posting them here for those who come via RSS, Kindle, etc. That's how important reading, and exhorting you to read, is to me. I'm always discouraged to hear Christians, and even many in positions of leadership, say they don't like to read. This is entirely unacceptable. It is as Mohler said:
Reading is not an end in itself. Growth into godliness is the end. Being conformed to the image of Christ, that’s going to happen by Scripture, by the teaching and preaching of the Word of God, and it’s going to happen by reading. And so reading is not the thing; it’s not the end in itself; it is the way God has chosen to help his people grow, and it’s been that way from the beginning. The Jews were dependent upon the scrolls. Paul says to Timothy, “Bring the books and parchments—in a hurry.” And it’s just important we realize we’re not going to grow if we’re not reading and studying, and that means sitting in the chair and getting it done, but honestly, it’s appetitive. The more you do it, the more you love it. (emphasis added)
* Idiots
† Go ahead, say it: “Clever segue, David!”
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