MY FAVORITES

• “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23” by Phillip Keller

  • This short and easy to read book invites you to see Christ as the true shepherd. The author is a shepherd & pastor who gives a real perspective to the work of care & feeding of his flock. Your perception of Christ as Savior Shepherd will be enriched and broadened by this book. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

• “New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional” by Paul David Tripp

  • There are many great devotionals out there, but this is one that I come back to year after year. Tripp humbly challenges me and my journey of faith with compassion and companionship.

  • For more information www.paultripp.com

• “God Calling: A Timeless Classic Updated in Today’s Language” - Edited by Lacie Stevens and Patti Velasquez

  • Originally written in the 1930s in England by two anonymous women known only as The Two Listeners, God Calling is one of the best-selling devotionals ever written.  The authors updated the language of God Calling but the book's timeless messages remain the same.

    Open this book to any page and you will hear God speaking directly to you. I prefer the APP to take with me wherever I go!

  • For more information www.godcallingtoday.com or APP, Kindle and Hard Cover Book

• Lectio 365

  • A free daily devotional resource that helps you start and end your day in prayer and contemplation. You can read or listen to this - I particularly like to listen to it. I also appreciated the global faith perspective of the readings and the “lectio divina” style Bible readings for contemplation. I start and end the day with Lectio 365!

  • Lectio for Families is also available. A young mother told me it is great for her to lead her pre-school children in this practice.

  • For more information www.24-7prayer.com or APP store

• BibleProject

  • BibleProject is a new way to tell an ancient story. BP produces media to help people everywhere experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus through video, podcasts, and other media. You can explore the media by biblical books, series, or themes.

    • Watch the short video on the library of offerings to get a good overview of this vast and free! Here are the 6 categories of videos you can view: Every book of the Bible; Literary Genre; Themes; Word Study; Visual Commentary; Book Collections!

    • In particular, for spiritual formation, I find the following very rich and inviting! Theme Videos: Image of God, The Messiah, Water of Life, Holy Spirit, Justice, Generosity and Word Study on Character of God.

  • For more information www.bibleproject.com and APP

• Emotionally Healthy Discipleship (EHD)

  • EHD has created pathways for you to experience transformation personally, especially for - but not exclusively for - church leadership. This is the one podcast that I listen to consistently! Don’t be intimidated that its for church leadership, the process and biblical principles apply whether you lead at home, at work, in the community or at church. I highly recommend checking out the book “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” as a starting place.

  • For more information and podcast list: Click Here

  • Here are podcasts that were exceptionally good!

    • June 13 2022 Why Pain & Failure are God’s Great Gifts to You

    • June 7, 2022 Emotionally Healthy Vacations - Antidotes for Vacations that leave you Empty and Dry

    • September 20, 2022 Living in the Desert without Leaving Your Life

    • March 7, 2023 What Would I Say to My 25, 35, 45-Year-Old Self?