Thursday, August 27, 2009

What Literature Means To Me

My earliest memories of literature starts way back when I was a young feller. Back when gas prices were just under $2 and drugs were hard to come by (just kidding...I wouldn't know). My mama and I used to read those Dr. Suess books over and over again. I couldn't get enough of those books. One might say I was an addict. And I'm am not ashamed to say that I still have some of those books in my closet. But those days were soon lost. When I started gaining knowledge and wisdom, and turning into a real strong man, reading some of those more bigger books looked uninteresting. I know hate is a harsh word, but I'm gonna use it anyway...I hated reading. I'm not gonna lie. I started the habit of picking up a book, thinking I was gonna read it, then drop it halfway through. But a miraculous miracle happened to me. God like changed my thinking about reading. I soon started to like it again. But not to the point where I can read a book within a day like some crazy people. My body can't handle it. Anyways my latest discovery of literature (other than the Bible) was probably Promotion by Rick Renner. I was forced to read it but it's not as bad as it sounds.
As for the most significant texts I have read. I'd have to go with the Bible on this one. I think everyone can agree to that...well with the exception of non-Christians probably. Although I did hear about a Hebrew Bible teacher who was an atheist one time. No joke. Isn't that the most hilarious thing you've ever heard. I cracked up for days on that one. Not only was he a 'atheist' Bible teacher, but Hebrew! That's just impressive.
Even though I'm not the hugest fan of literature, I do understand how important it is. God uses literature to spread the Word of God throughout the world and teaches us by it. I'm not sure what it would be like without the Bible, but thank God we have it! Can I get an Amen!? And not only the Bible but other books and stories teaches us morals and knowledge that makes and molds us into who we are today.
-My name is Kevin Sumner and I approve this message.