The life for a Christian, at times, doesn't look like a rich life. From the outside looking in, it may seem restricted and boring. It may seem stupid and foolish. Indeed, Jesus said whoever wishes to save his life will lose it (Luke 9:24). Losing one's life doesn't carry much appeal to the culture around us. Yet the path of the gospel is a path of death. A Christian is dead to sin (Romans 6:6-7). Christ himself took this path. He laid down his life for the sake of you and I.

I love reading my Bible. I love to sit at my desk, table, or in a comfortable recliner and stare at the paragraphs until I consider every detail. I love how things are linked in Scripture and how there are constant treasures to notice and enjoy. I cherish this. The pages are cold to the touch, the smell of “printed book” is deeply enjoyable, and with a pencil in hand I love to mark everything I can find in the Word of God.