Need help finding the right resource?
Trying to navigate the vast amounts of resources available to our faith can be overwhelming. There are more books, Bible translations, podcasts, and opinions than you can count.
We don't pretend this is an exhaustive list, but instead we hope this helps you find one or two of the right tools you need to continue your journey of spiritual formation. And if you don't find what you're looking for, just ask!
Here are the different resources we're providing for our Rhythms of Grace summer teaching series:
God in My Everything - Ken Shigematsu
This book explores how we can re-integrate spiritual rhythms into our lives and rescue our weeks back from the chaos of our hurried lives.
This book talks through the desire God has not just to save us, but his want to for us. That longing is something we find in ourselves and can learn how to better follow God when we listen to how he longs for us.
Kids Examen Cube - Prayer3.com
A tool for families (or individuals) to use to help guide a type of prayer called Examen. It's meant to help you reflect on your past day alongside God and gives space for him to speak to you through it. Great for bedtime prayers, dinner time conversations, and any other place where you can invite God into your ending of the day.
There are many different Bible translations available. Here is a good place to start:
YouVersion Bible App - A single app that not only includes a number of translations, but also has helpful Bible studies and daily tools for you to engage with scripture.
Apple App Store • Google Play Store
Translations
It's hard to tell which Bible to buy, so here are a few suggestions from translations we regularly will use on a Sunday morning:
Looking for a study Bible?
Here are a few options for you:
NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible
NLT Life Application Study Bible
NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
Below is a list of many of the books we have been reading recently. While the list is not in a specific order, we would suggest beginning with the first few as you start into these options!
Ruthless Elimination of Hurry – John Mark Comer
Life You've Always Wanted - John Ortberg
Live No Lies - John Mark Comer
Celebration of Discipline – Richard Foster
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools - Tyler Staton
You Are What You Love – James K. A. Smith
Eternity is Now in Session – John Ortberg
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life – Donald Whitney
The Deeply Formed Life – Rich Villodas
The Emotionally Healthy Leader – Pete Scazzero
The Critical Journey – Janet Hagberg and Robert Guelich
Life Together – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Invitation to Solitude and Silence – Ruth Haley Barton
Sacred Fire – Ronald Rolheiser
Get Your Life Back (Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad) - John Eldredge
Here is a short list of different podcasts we have found challenging, encouraging, and helpful in our own lives.
Rule of Life Podcast • Spotify • Apple Podcasts
John Mark Comer Teachings • Spotify • Apple Podcasts
BibleProject • Spotify • Apple Podcasts
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools • Spotify • Apple Podcasts
Live No Lies Podcast • Spotify • Apple Podcasts
Renovaré Podcast• Spotify • Apple Podcasts
Learning to spend time with Jesus often requires us to spend less time on our phones, but there are a few amazing apps that are the exception.
Lectio365 • Apple App Store • Google Play Store
Lectio for Families • Apple App Store • Google Play Store
One Minute Pause - Apple App Store • Google Play Store
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