The Power of Stories

Bond Strong suggests that adults require stories of heroic faith to encourage them through life's journeys. In a reflection published by Franciscan Media, Strong notes that beautiful literature and excellent stories can act as companions that provide encouragement.

Strong encourages readers to be open to hearing stories from people whose experiences challenge their existing beliefs and understanding of the world. He suggests that being willing to listen to these perspectives helps overcome stubbornness and close-mindedness. To build a reading habit, Strong proposes a commitment to reading at least one page of a desired book every day, which would result in 365 pages read over a year.