RECOMMENDED WEBSITES                               RECOMMENDED READINGS

WHAT'S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE?
by Philip Yancey

A thought-provoking and practical examination of
God's grace

BLINDED BY MIGHT
by Cal Thomas and Ed Dobson

Examines the Christian's relationship to society and politics

BLUE LIKE JAZZ
by Donald Miller

The author shares his spiritual journey.  This is not an examination of Christian beliefs and doctrines, but an account of one person's struggle with issues of faith and the Christian life.

THE WORLD'S EASIEST GUIDE TO
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
by Gary Chapman and Randy Southern
How to express love, handle stress, manage anger,
and more

I LOVE YOU . . . STILL
by Martha Bolton
A humorous, non-threatening, Bible-based devotional
for couples

INTIMATE ISSUES
by Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus
21 questions Christian women ask about sex

THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES
by Gary Chapman
A guide to better understanding of (and better communication with) your spouse

INTIMATE ALLIES
by Dan Allender and Tremper Longman
Explores marriage roles, sexuality, communication,
and more

THE POWER OF A PRAYING PARENT
by Stormie Omartian

For those times in all stages of life when you don't know how or what to pray

BOUND BY HONOR
by Gary and Greg Smalley

Nurture a relationship based on love and respect with your teenage son or daughter

MARRIAGE INTIMACY
Articles and other resources to help couples overcome marital stress and keep their relationship fresh and exciting

MARRIAGE PARTNERSHIP
Produced by Christianity Today, this site offers chat and Bible studies designed to help couples grow their marriage by applying biblical principles to real-life situations

PURE INTIMACY
Provides a theology of sexuality, and addresses issues of addiction, intimacy, and current controversies

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
Information on current trends, entertainment, and news that relate to the family

FAMILY LIFE
This is the place to find articles, tips and other tools for strengthening the family

REACH OUT
Hints and helps for relating to teenagers; contains articles, calendar of events, and links to further information

IN NEED OF PRAYER?

International Prayer Network

Living Prayer Center


  SAFE SITES FOR KIDS

Big Idea Productions

Guideposts for Kids

Whit's End


SUBSCRIPTIONS

Discipleship Journal

Pray!

Relevant


GOD'S WORD TODAY

The ultimate written resource for Christians is the Bible.  While we recommend the works on this page as helpful supplements, there is no substitute for the Word of God itself.  There are several translations of the Bible that faithfully translate the inspired Greek and Hebrew texts into contemporary English for easy understanding.  The New International Version and the New Living Translation are among those that we recommend as accurate and readable.  For more information on Bible versions, we recommend: "The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust the Modern Translations?" by James R. White.

THE WEAPON OF PRAYER
by E.M. Bounds
A treatise on the dynamics and effectiveness of
fervent prayer

MERE CHRISTIANITY
by C.S. Lewis

This explanation of what it means to be a Christian is a must for skeptic and believer alike

THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD
by Brother Lawrence

Learning to see God in the everyday life of the
ordinary person

EXPERIENCING THE DEPTHS OF JESUS CHRIST
by Jeanne Marie Guyon

Once publicly burned in France, this book challenges and guides the believer into rich and powerful prayer

THE PURSUIT OF GOD
by A.W. Tozer

Prods the believer to go beyond mere religion and empty ritual to a passionate faith

THE IMITATION OF CHRIST
by Thomas a'Kempis

Full of practical wisdom and spiritual depth, this work is sure to provoke thought and inspire faith

 

A PLACE OF QUIET REST
by Nancy Lea DeMoss
Getting to know God on a personal and intimate level

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
by Wayne Grudem

A thorough, scholarly-yet-readable examination of the doctrines of the Christian faith

MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST
by Oswald Chambers
One of the most popular devotionals ever written, this book addresses spiritually deep doctrines in a way that is realistic, practical, and personal

GOD'S EMPOWERING PRESENCE
by Gordon Fee

Examines the letters of Paul to develop an understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit

DAILY READINGS FROM SPIRITUAL CLASSICS
edited by Paul Ofstedal

Contemporary devotions based on quotations from classic Christian writings.  This also serves as an introduction to these great authors

NIV APPLICATION COMMENTARY
by various authors

If you are looking for a quality commentary that offers both respected scholarship and practical application for the lay person, we highly recommend this set (one volume for every book of the Bible)

LIFE OF THE BELOVED
by Henri J.M. Nouwen

Addresses the difficulty of living a spiritual life in a
secular world.  This very personal affirmation of the wonders of the spiritual journey is good for thought-provoking devotional reading. 

BARNA RESEARCH
Research and analysis of trends within our culture and
the Church

CHRISTIAN BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
A great place to find Christian books, music, and apparel at discount prices

CHRISTIAN HISTORY
Produced by Christianity Today, this site offers a detailed look at the story of the Christian Church and its leaders

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC
Offers previews, reviews, and a chance to listen to the latest in Christian music

CROSS SEARCH
An online directory of Christian websites; provides access to all manner of Christian information

FAITH STREAMS
Examines the portrayal of faith in the media, and provides links to top news stories, articles on contemporary issues, and more

VOICE OF THE MARTYRS
VOM is a non-profit group dedicated to aiding Christians around the world who are being persecuted for their faith.  It happens now more than ever.

WORSHIP MUSIC
Discount prices on worship music, including some quality independent labels that are difficult to
find elsewhere

ANCHOR YOUR LIFE
A site devoted to Bible study; contains study tools, lesson outlines, and tips for studying Scripture
on your own

BIBLICAL STUDIES
Detailed articles by biblical scholars on a variety of subjects

BLUE LETTER BIBLE
Access to online commentaries, maps and charts, devotionals and more

CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS AND RESEARCH MINISTRIES
Provides extensive research into issues of the
Christian faith

CHRISTIAN CLASSICS ETHEREAL LIBRARY
Classic Christian books in electronic format. There is enough good reading material here to last a lifetime, if you give each work the time it deserves!

GUIDE TO EARLY CHURCH DOCUMENTS
Contains an extensive collection of writing from the Church Fathers, as well as links to other sites with writings from the various stages of Church history

STUDY LIGHT
In addition to an impressive array of Bible study tools, this site offers editorials, forums, headline news,
reviews, more

CHRISTIANITY TODAY
This site contains an extensive array of tools to assist in practical Christian living

CROSSWALK
A wealth of Christian resources for the whole family

CROWN FINANCIAL

This site provides tools and advice to assist in handling personal finances in a biblical and responsible way

UMC.ORG
The homepage of our denomination; check out the
"My Spiritual Journey" link for practical helps including an analysis of spiritual themes in popular books, movies, and music 

RESOURCES      Tools to guide and encourage you on your spiritual journey

Christian Living

Marriage and Family

Study and Devotion

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