Jim Henry

Jim Henry published his first book, In a Fisherman’s Language, in November at the age of 98. What is more remarkable is that he was illiterate until he was in his 90s.

Henry’s father pulled him out of the third grade so he could help support his family. He never learned to read, and he hid his illiteracy from others for decades. The retired lobsterman began to learn to read and write just a few years ago.

About his newly-acquired ability to read and write, Henry says, “It’s the difference between night and day for me. It’s like I’m born again.” He encourages others, “It’s never too late to learn.”

I’m afraid that some people think that it’s too late for them to become biblically literate. The Bible seems like a huge, complicated book, and perhaps they didn’t study it much when they were younger.

However, God wants us to read and understand the Scripture. Even if we have wasted some opportunities in the past, it is never too late to learn the Bible. It will make a huge difference in your life.

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”—2 Timothy 2:15.