Every quarter, I host a book review challenge in my young adult group. Our book review sessions are competitive, engaging, insightful and most importantly, it supports our spiritual and personal growth.
If you host a community or church-based group, I encourage you to incorporate a reading culture into your programme.
In recent months, we’ve read and reviewed some really amazing books by great authors such as John Piper, John Maxwell, Timothy Keller, Max Lucado, David Wilkerson, A.W. Tozer, to name a few.
In this quarter, our reading list does not disappoint and I’m trusting God for a fresh experience of grace for every reader. Our focus is on three core themes: spiritual growth, relationship and personal development.
On a personal note, I’m currently reading a book by John Piper; “Brothers, We Are Not Professional”. It’s not a quick book to get through but one that challenges spiritual leaders to be faithful to the preaching of the gospel.
I encourage you to pick up a book today and read. Better still, buy one. In our group, we insist everyone buy a physical copy of their book of choice. That’s how you build your personal library.
Reading enlightens the mind and when your book choice is right, it can give you a liberating perspective on the Christian faith, which I’m very passionate about.
P.S. Our next book review session is 25th June 2017. Pray along with us for inspiration and transformation through this list.
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