Books and the Living Word Change Lives

Books change people’s lives.  Through books, we are able to travel to distant places, experience life in the past and in the future and walk in another’s shoes.  As we read, we learn about ourselves, relationships, and other cultures and perspectives. Our imaginations are fired up as we journey with the words. Books provide deeper insights into different areas of learning and ways of being. Reading enhances our wellbeing as we slow down to be immersed in another world. Books can energise us, calm us, and make us laugh, cry and wonder. 

Reading enriches and grows our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Books are gifts that keep giving across different times and places. One of the great books is the Bible. It is filled with the living word that speaks to us differently at different times of life and in different circumstances. The Bible can be a companion in life, where God speaks to us personally through story, poetry, songs and reflections. Through the Bible, God’s unconditional love and grace encourage us to grow in wisdom and love for people and His creation.