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?
SAFE SITES FOR KIDS
SUBSCRIPTIONS
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
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