Tuesday, 14 January 2014

25 Ways to Read Scripture- Day 9


Find wise, trustworthy guides

One of my mentors said to me  years ago, "identify three or four authors or speakers who are overflowing with wisdom and soak yourself (discerningly) in their work as much as you can."  I have found that to be wise advice, soaking in the works of folks like, for example, C. S. Lewis.  Both his fiction and his nonfiction embodies Scriptural teaching in rich, fresh, and insightful ways that open up the book profoundly.

Andy Crouch, who arrives on campus around noon today for a two day visit, is such a guide.   Go ahead and soak....


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