Review of How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible by Keith Ferrin

I grew up in church and don't remember an age where I wasn't either reading the Bible or having it read to me. So, I'll admit that there was a part of me that wondered about the title of this book. If I don't enjoy reading my Bible (I do, but that's a hypothetical "if") after this many years, how is this little ten-dollar paperback going to make a difference?

I underestimated it. Just as the title says, this book contains ten tips (in ten chapters, followed by study guide sections) to enjoy Bible reading. Ferrin looks at the mental, spiritual and physical approach we take to Bible reading and how our routines are often erroneous. By changing our perceptions and habits, our lives can be changed. That sounds a bit exaggerated, I realize, but it's true.

How we look at the Bible, how we make time in our schedule for the Bible, how we study the Bible. . . . these are all worth a second look.

I don't want to give away too many of his thoughts and tips, but spending the time and money to read this short book is an investment that could transform your "study time" and the way you think about the Bible into something even richer and deeper. I know that for me it was a catalyst to grow.

This book is in easy-to-follow language, appropriate for someone who has never read the Bible or someone (like me) who has read it for years. It is written by someone who loves God and His Word. It was encouraging to me.

I recommend it! 

Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, which requires an honest, though not necessarily positive, review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.