Resources
As followers of Christ we are called to conform not to the ways of the world but to the ways of The Word (Romans 12:2). We are Kingdom People seeking to be like our Savior, King Jesus, following in His thoughts and His ways. Therefore, it is wise for us to be intentional in the voices we are exposed to, what we knowingly and unknowingly give our time and attention to. May we choose to be formed by words that are rooted in the truth of Scripture, rather than the world around us. Day by day, through our intentional choices and the gracious work of the Holy Spirit, we look forward to joyfully becoming more and more like our Lord and Friend, Jesus Christ, thinking his thoughts and walking in his ways.
These are some of our favorite books, articles, podcasts, ministries, and apps. God has used them to impact our lives and we hope He'll do the same for you. (No affiliation or promos here, just good ole fashioned recommendations.) We pray these resources help you deepen your relationship with God as you seek to intentionally live a life rooted in His great love for you.
In this online resource offered by Desiring God, Dr. John Piper skillfully and pastorally walks through verses and passages of Scripture helping us to see the treasures that lie within. By visually illustrating connections, meanings, and context, Look at the Book equips you to better understand and more deeply love Scripture.
If you've ever wanted to see all that Jesus commanded throughout the four Gospels compiled into one helpful resource, here it is! Jesus' commands show us who he is and how to be more like him; thus we do well to know them. In All That Jesus Commanded, John Piper walks through Jesus’ commands, explaining their context and meaning. Each of the fifty short chapters (consider walking through one per week) helps us understand Christ’s vision of the Christian life and what he still requires today. This helpful guide is for new believers and long-time Christians alike, for personal study or as a key resource in disciple-making.
This app is an incredibly helpful tool for memorizing scripture either through a set plan or your own selection of verses. Interactive quizzes, verse memory review schedule, and even verses set to music make daily use of the app simple and impactful. It's a nominal cost compared to the value it offers in terms of delighting in and meditating on God's Word. Reviewing verses on a daily and weekly basis keeps us deeply rooted in God's Word and ensures we are storing up truth in our hearts.
This non-profit creative studio seeks to make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere. They create videos, podcasts, and study guides that explore the Bible's unified story by focusing on its overarching themes and each book's literary design. They are committed to understanding the Bible in its historical context and communicating its wisdom for the modern world. Using Bible Project resources will change how you read and use the Bible!
The Navigators is a long-established ministry that helps people grow in their life with Christ. They offer a tremendous number of resources for personal discipleship as well as equipping for discipling others. Their helpful Bible Reading Plan guides you through reading the Bible in a year in a way that exposes you to the New and Old Testaments at the same time.
