YOU ARE WHAT YOU READ!

"You are what you eat". It is a common refrain heard from many places on the earth. While I am not sure of the validity of that, I am sure of the truth that you are what you read! As Pastors, it is critical that we feed our soul. We who are called to feed the sheep of God, must be sure that we are feeding ourselves in the process. Otherwise we will starve our souls, which will not only do damage to us, but the flock we are called to lead and tend to. This is why I appreciate Doug's pushing of good books. He knows that it is critical for a man of God to be well read. And by well read, I mean good authors, who have good theology.

There is a place of importance for critical reading in ministry. It is essential to be aware of the heresy that is being embraced by our people and the local bookstores. But we need to have our primary extra biblical reading be good books that stir our souls to want more of God. We need to spend the precious time that we have for reading on meaningful books that make us more passionate for His glory. So brothers let me encourage you to read good books, by good authors that will inspire you to believe great things and attempt great things for the glory of God!

For His Glory!