(A Tale of) Libau Discovers the Bible - and Reads It! #LeadersAreReaders September 2024

In a longhouse where everyone lived simple, predictable lives, there was a boy named Libau who was different. One day, while wandering around, he found an old, forgotten missionary house. Curious, he picked up a book (unknowingly, a Bible) and started reading. It was as if a whole new world opened up to him—he learned about the Creator, Jesus, the Son of God, the Holy Spirit, and truths that stretched beyond anything he had ever known.

As Libau kept reading, he began to think differently. He used the knowledge and truth he gained to teach other young men and women in his longhouse, helping them better understand the world and the reality of God around them. At first, the people were suspicious and even opposed him. But as time went on, they began to notice that Libau lived differently and saw things in a way they didn’t. Some of them started turning to him for advice and prayers, though, overall, he was still rejected by many.

One day, missionaries came through the longhouses, speaking about the Kingdom of God and the call to preach the Gospel beyond the horizon. Libau, filled with curiosity and a sense of God's calling, decided to join them and go into all the world. The people of the longhouse saw Libau leave, knowing he had risen above the ordinary, not because he was stronger or richer, but because he had the power of the knowledge of God through reading, meditating, and living the Bible.

The missionary house, with all its hidden wisdom, remained—waiting for the next curious and seeking mind to discover its truths. Will you pick up the Bible and read it too? 🙏

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3 Ways To Keep Learning Every Day #LeadersAreReaders August 2024

A Christian eager to learn is a growing Christian. They understand that their God-given mind is a responsibility and desire to use it for God's glory. Here are three ways I continue my passion for learning every day:

1) READING: Reading and meditating on God’s Word is vital for spiritual growth. We should read Scripture with both our heart and mind. I also read theology, commentaries, biographies, and the writings of great people, as they offer inspiration and wisdom. It’s easy to spend most of our time on TV or social media, but mature Christians I know choose good books and quiet time over entertainment (though there is a time for everything).

2) OBSERVING: Learn by observing others. I enjoy watching people in public places to understand more about life. As John T. Noe said, “Too many people are more concerned about how others see them than observing others.” I also watch spiritual mentors—whom I know personally or through media—closely, learning from both their successes and failures.

3) LISTENING: We can’t learn if we’re always talking. When I pray, I talk to God, but when I read Scripture, God speaks to me. That’s why reading His Word is so important (or, my favorite, listening to the audio Bible!). Listening more and talking less helps us learn from others, young and old, who have much to teach if we take the time to listen.

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