As Christians, we read all of our books illuminated by God and in communion with him. Gleaning facts and information is not the highest purpose of reading. Reading can be ultimately a means to eternally benefit our soul. And this benefit does not hinge upon how smart we are, upon how many books we read each year, or upon how much information we retain. We tap into the eternal value of literature when we read in the presence of God, unveiled to the glory of our Savior.
