Just thought I’d share a little bit about my reading strategy. I almost always have several books going at the same time. My focus right now is parenting books, scientific books, and biographies. But I also mix in a wide variety of genres. I used to read far more leadership books and business books, but I’ve dialed those down a little.

I read very different books for very different reasons. Some of them are for sermon prep or writing research. One of the reasons why I believe in planning out your sermon series is so that you can read strategically. The parenting books keep me proactive as a parent. And the biographies help me put my own life in focus.

For what it’s worth, I’m on pace to read about 100 books this year. I used to read twice as many books, but writing cuts into my reading. I’m not sure it’s the quantity that matters. Less is more if you’re reading quality books. The key is reading things that make your synapses fire in new ways.

I’ve got a great juxtaposition going this week. I’m reading two biographies. One of them is A Passion for God about one of my favorite authors, A.W. Tozer. The other one is Walt Disney. I’m inspired by his imagination. And I think our trip to Disney World this summer will be more meaningful having read about the man who created it.