Let's Do Some Reading.

Hey everyone,

I've been thinking alot about books. I haven't read a really good book in a while. Have you ever been asked the question, What's your favourite book? I personally dislike that one. It's like asking what's your favourite song or band or movie. Chances are you've heard more, listened to more or seen more than ONE song/band/movie in your lifetime. It's the same with books. I personally love reading. I know some people find it really boring and dumb and like they could be doing better things with their time. But reading is actually really important. Why do you think they have us do so much of it in school? I know that TV is a huge rival to books these days (Wow. Saying these days makes me sound old...), but nothing can really compare to a book.

2 Quotations That Show Why Books Are Better Than TV
"TV. If kids are entertained by two letters, imagine the fun they'll have with twenty-six. Open your child's imagination. Read a book." - Author Unknown.
"Books had instant replay long before televised sports." - Bern Williams

You know how there's books about literally anything and everything? How to get over that loser boyfriend, how to fix your own car, how to play the trombone. Not to mention books about science fiction, just science, romance, teen drama, non-fiction and MATH! Did you know there's books about God too? You're probably like, Uhm.. what the heck? I'm not stupid. But alot of people have this idea that all books about God are basically like the Bible. Or they're preachy and uninteresting. But that's TOTALLY not it at all! There are alot of good books that have a God-centred focus that aren't that way. Have you read any books that are centred on God? Yes, the Bible is one of them, but novels are good to read too. They're another way to grow closer with God. It's also a fun way to change up learning about God that isn't just through your Bible (not a substitute, but something fun to try). So go to your local library and check out a book that's centred about God. Go online and request a book. Go to Chapters and find one. Do some research and Google it up. (I'm talking novels here.)

Here's some recommendations for books about God! I've read some of them and have thoroughly enjoyed them.

1. True Colors Series by Melody Carlson
(A whole series of books - each dealing with different issues with today's teen girl)
2. Notes From A Spinning Planet Series by Melody Carlson
(3 different series of books - I've read the Papua New Guinea one).
3. The Last Christian by David Gregory
(More science fiction but still centred on God)
4. Feeling like God by Chris Tiegreen
(NON-FICTION. More formal but still super good).

AND.. If you would like to watch a movie... Facing the Giants is a really great one. It's about football and coming back from failure. I cried..

Happy Monday guys! If you've read any good Christian books, let me know in the comments!