I’ve spent the better part of the last two days reading. Amazing the way a new book makes my synapses fire in new ways. Just thought I’d share one of my favorite quotes. Oliver Wendel Holmes said, “A mind stretched by a new idea never returns to its original shape.” Cool thought isn’t it?

Proverbs 18:15 is one of my life verses. It says, “Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.” (NLT) I never want to become a closed system. I want to stay open-minded. And one of the best ways to look for new ideas is by reading widely. You need to cross-pollinate. My bookshelves are filled with books on everything to theology to psychology to neurology to physics. Why? Because I honestly believe that every ology is a branch of theology. And when I study other disciplines I discover new dimensions of God’s kaleidoscopic personality. According to Romans 1:21, creation is one way the creator reveals His character.

All I know is this: leaders are readers and readers are leaders!

I know what you’re thinking. I don’t have time to read. Me neither! But did you know that Teddy Roosevelt read one to two books a day while serving as President. That has always inspired me!

I’m convinced that all of us could read at least one book a month if you simply put a book in the bathroom. And some of you have more potential than that if you know what I’m saying!