Why read?

Sometimes truth and hope sink in better when you journey with a character or another person who has walked a similar road.

You see them struggle and battle for belief, face their fears, and watch they come out stronger.

Benefits of Reading

  1. Can lower blood pressure and reduce stress

  2. Can improve sleep quality

  3. Can help lower your heart rate and relax your muscles

  4. Supports digital detox and limits eye strain, anxiety, and postural problems

❋ Physical

  1. Enhances brain activity, memory and cognitive function

  2. Boosts creativity and capacity to learn

  3. Enhances critical thinking skills and broadens vocabulary

  4. Supports digital detox and allows for engagement in real-world experiences

❋ Mental

  1. Create intrigue and excitement from laughing or crying

  2. Being entertained releases endorphins in your brain

  3. Help compartmentalize when you focus on a story instead of a stressful event

  4. Cultivate a quiet space to focus and be present in the moment

❋ Emotional

  1. Draws connections to other resources

  2. Find applications to the outside world

  3. Ask questions about the content presented 

  4. Understand Jesus’ heart. Even He told parables,
    and He’s the author of stories.

❋ Spiritual

❋ Resources

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