RESOURCES FOR LIFE

No matter how long we’ve been walking with Christ, we can always grow further. Below are a collection of our favorite resources, organized by topic. Consider them “continuing education” for your life with Christ.


Who is God?: May we always make it our goal to know God more intimately and personally.

  • Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund

  • Knowing God by J. I. Packer

The Gospel: The foundation of our faith—may we know this well to proclaim it clearly.

  • A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent

Spiritual Disciplines and Habits: Cultivate spiritual habits that remind you of Christ throughout your day.

  • The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel Earley

  • Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster

  • Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton

Bible: These books are geared towards the general reader. See Resources for Ministry for suggestions for teaching Scripture.

  • Even Better Than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible’s Story Changes Everything About Your Story by Nancy Guthrie

  • Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation by Nancy Guthrie

 

General Theology: These are geared toward the general reader. See Resources for Ministry for suggestions for ministry leaders.

  • Do You Believe? by Paul Tripp

  • Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know by Wayne Grudem

  • Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs by J. I. Packer

Prayer: Growing in authentic prayer is vital for a growing relationship with God.

  • A Praying Life by Paul Miller

  • The Lord’s Prayer by Kevin DeYoung

  • Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey

 

Discipleship:

  • Real Change by Andrew Nicholls and Helen Thorne (workbook)

 

Marriage:

  • Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make by Paul Tripp

  • The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy and Kathy Keller

 

Parenting:

  • Prayers of a Parent series by Kathleen Nielson

  • Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul Tripp

  • Child Proof: Parenting by Faith, Not Formula by Julie Lowe

  • Safeguards: Shielding Our Homes and Equipping Our Kids by Julie Lowe

  • Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp

  • Parenting with Words of Grace: Building Relationships with Your Children One Conversation at a Time by William P. Smith

  • Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley

 

Friendship: Make space to invest in relationships for accountability and growth.

  • Made for People: How We Drift Into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship by Justin Whitmel Earley

 

Suffering: Finding comfort in God in our own suffering will help us help others in their sufferings.

  • J-Curve by Paul Miller

  • Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

  • The Life We Never Expected by Andrew and Rachel Wilson

  • Therefore I Have Hope by Cameron Cole

  • Seasons of Sorrow by Tim Challies

 

Time Stewardship: Using our time well to work and rest helps us use our lives well to honor the Lord.

  • What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done by Matt Perman

  • Do More Better by Tim Challies

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