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Time to Read More
September 5th, 2008 · by Jerry Graham · Filed Under: General Encouragement · Miscellaneous
“The greatest gift is a passion for reading.” Elizabeth Hardwick
What was the last book you read that you really enjoyed? Why did you enjoy it so much?
This regular reading will prevent him from becoming proud and acting as if he is above his fellow citizens. It will also prevent him from turning away from these commands in the smallest way. This will ensure that he and his descendants will reign for many generations in Israel. (Deut. 17:20; NLT)
Reading! If you know me, you know how much I like to read. Frankly, I’d would probably pick reading over most other activities that I can think of. (Is reading an activity? Or a pass time? Or both?)
I get frustrated when there are so many things to read and so little time to do it. Then I remember that reading is not just books anymore. I find myself doing a lot of reading on the Internet and of course, a lot of my e-mail buds, send me things to read. I just can’t imagine what it would be like if I didn’t love to read.
Yes, I know that statistically that makes me pretty weird. I wrote a DG back on 3/12/08 that gave some alarming statistics about reading, e.g., almost 60% of the adult population never reads another book after high school; more than 40% of the college graduates never read another book after graduation. That’s almost unfathomable to me. However, I’m also convinced that if you’re subscribing to our Daily Grams that you must like to read…at least a little bit. So at least I’m among friends who understand me.
I came across an excellent blog post the other day that lists 50 reasons to read more. 50! Can you believe it? As much as I love to read, I would be hard pressed to list 20 reasons. And this dude came up with 50! I think it’s a pretty good list and wanted to share it with you. Seems timely as the new school year gets underway again.
So, since it’s Friday, I’d like to suggest that you go ahead and make some plans to spend a little time reading this weekend. After all, here are 50 reasons why you’ll be glad you did. Have a great one! See you on Monday morning.
Prayer Power
Lord, we are so thankful that You have given us the ability to read. That makes our species quite unique. It opens so many avenues of growth. We are truly blessed!
Link of the Day
50 Reasons to Read More
Blessings on you as you purpose to start or finish a book this weekend.
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Jerry Graham, aka "DocJerry," is a professional lifestyle and leadership coach and a social marketing authority who coaches ministry leaders, small business owners, and network marketers, on how to properly capitalize on the current Internet trends. He is also a blogger, a charter member and guide at Renegade University, and one of the Super Guides at Marketing Merge. 
Sharon Graham, R.N., is a professional lifestyle coach and a wellness authority who coaches a broad range of clients from corporate executives, small-business owners, and other professionals, to stay-at-home moms and dads in how to achieve and maintain wellness. Sharon is also a blogger, a sought-after public speaker, and a great cook who is currently compiling a cookbook.