One of the most basic principles of physical life is the importance of food. If we don't take in nourishment, if we don't eat, we will quickly grow weak. The same thing is true in your spiritual life. If you do not take in spiritual nourishment, your new life in Christ will be weak and ineffective.

Spiritual food is the truth of God's Word, the Bible. We "eat" spiritually when we take in what God has given us in the Bible. There are several ways that we can take in God's Word. Obviously being in a good church where you can hear solid preaching and teaching is one of the most important things that you can do as a new Christian. I cannot overemphasize how important it is to become involved in a church like this.

There are also good Christian books and tapes that can help you to learn how God wants you to live your life, but by far the most important thing that you can do to grow as a new Christian is to read the Bible for yourself. God has given us His Word, the Bible, to teach us the principles that He wants us to know and to guide us in this new life as a Christian.

Let me give you some simple things to help you in this important area of your new life.

>> Choose a Bible translation that you can understand

>> Read the Bible on a daily basis

>> Tell someone about what you learn