The Pilgrim’s Progress is one of those stories I’ve always wanted to read, and I recently had the opportunity to check that book off my list. It’s a classic pieces of literature, and some say that it’s the best allegory ever written. This novel follows the journey of Christian, a pilgrim traveling from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Along the way, he is challenged and hindered by a number of different characters.

Since this is such an old book, it wasn’t the easiest read. It was often difficult to keep up with the plot and understand what the characters were saying, but the effort was well worth it. I was impressed at how closely Christian’s journey resembles the average modern Christian life. Apparently, we face the same temptations and snares as our forefathers did three hundred years ago.

There’s a lot to be learned from The Pilgrim’s Progress, and the lessons will encourage you to stay motivated in your own Christian journey.