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***Christian resources are a wonderful gift from the Lord to stir our affections for Him, but they are not meant to replace corporate worship and community with the local body of Christ. If you currently do not have a church home in the Purcell area, please consider visiting Emmanuel Baptist Church. If you do not live in the same area, please do not hesitate to reach out for help in finding a gospel-centered church in your location.***
Follow
Twitter: Ray Ortlund
I found Pastor Ray Ortlund on Twitter through Beth Moore. (Hey now! Watch it. Stop hating. She will show up here soon enough.) Ray tweets almost daily with 280 character truths to point his followers to the Gospel. Twitter can be scary these days. Ray's serious tweets and pictures of his dog make it a better place to scroll!
Instagram: Risen Motherhood
RM will be mentioned over and over again. They have rich, gospel truths for mamas in the trenches. They post the same material on every social media platform, but their Insta stories are phenomenal to catch throughout the day.
Facebook: Desiring God
John Piper founded this web ministry in 1994. (Wait--they had internet then?) Desiring God has many, many different resources on widespread topics all rooted in glorifying God by being most satisfied in Him. Several articles or videos are posted every day to DG's Facebook page.
Read
Bible: ESV Premium Gift Bible
My sweet, big dog (RIP Rumble) chewed up my ESV thin-line Bible three days before Christmas last year that I had had since my freshman year of college. I was devastated because no amount of tape would repair it. Thanks to Amazon Prime, I got this beauty before Christmas. This is the Bible I use for everyday use!
Christian Classic: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
The categories may change from post to post due to me forgetting books read over the years and deciding what category certain books fit in. This classic by C.S. Lewis was probably the first "Christian classic" I read. My husband and I talk about it at least weekly. It brought spiritual warfare to my attention unlike ever before. Lewis's letter format between a demon and his nephew makes it an interesting read on its own, but it is filled with many warnings and encouragements to followers of Christ.
Theology: Everyone’s A Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology by R.C. Sproul
Is it crazy to call a book on systematic theology your favorite? Go ahead, call me crazy! I will be returning to this one for specific questions often. Sproul is known for making difficult ideas easy to understand. He also makes the case in his introduction that we are all theologians. It is not a matter of if we study theology or not; it is a matter of if the theology we have is good or bad. I do not know about each of you reading, but I want mine to be good.
Christian Living: Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel by Russell Moore
We are living in such a divisive political climate right now. I mean, I struggle with not jumping in mud pits on Facebook every day and I am not confrontational in the least bit. Moore's book is such a timely read for American Christians. He elevates seeking the Kingdom of God over seeking political victory. It is a convicting read for Christian conservatives, liberals, and every category in between.
Motherhood: Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman
This is one of my most favorite books on motherhood because Gloria did such an incredible job steering into realms of SPIRITUAL motherhood, not just strictly biological and adoptive. I would encourage every WOMAN to pick this up and see mothering in different capacities as a God-given mission.
Marriage: The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler
This book is hardly on my book shelf at home. It is constantly being borrowed. I think Matt does a great job fighting the cultural fluff and craze with looking at how God designed marriage and intimacy. He uses examples that are relatable to every one of us and stays very real and transparent throughout. Matt and Lauren often do LIVE streams over The Mingling of Souls. They also have a Bible study and DVD series to go through with a small group.
Parenting: Show Them Jesus by Jack Klumpenhower
Parent, grandparents, youth ministers, Sunday school teachers--basically anyone that knows a child--you need to read this! As someone who grew up in a Christian home and the church, I think this needs to be read again and again to remind us we are not after moralistic gains in our children. We are after souls that need to see Jesus as their Savior! Klumpenhower pairs the why and the how-to's so well in showing children and youth Jesus.
Children’s Book: The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
Speaking of seeing Jesus, this has by far been my most favorite children's Bibles to date. Why? "Because every story whispers His Name!" The illustrations are fun and engaging, even for my rambunctious 18-month-old. Every story ends with a focus on Christ. Upon reading it through for the first time, I saw Jesus in stories I had not seen him in before, even as an adult. (Where were these solid children resources when I was little?)
Fiction: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
As noted before, I do not read a whole lot of fiction. Francine Rivers is one of my favorite fictional authors because she uses the Bible as a launching pad for creating her stories. Redeeming Love is a fictional retelling of the story of Hosea. It is a story of a relentless pursuit of someone who the world would deem "unworthy," which clearly points to the larger story of God pursuing us as sinners.
Bible Study: God of Creation: Genesis 1-11 by Jen Wilkin
I grew up in the church. I thought I knew these stories by heart. I know firsthand that the Word is living and active, but I never dreamed there was so much more information between the pages of Genesis 1 and Genesis 11. Jen is my favorite Bible teacher and she did an incredible job in this 10 week study bringing things to light that I had never seen before in the God of Creation.
Blog: Know the Neighborhood by Jen Wilkin
I warned you the first time around you would see Jen's name often. Everything she writes or says just clicks with my brain so well. Although I had no idea what movie she was talking about, the tourist versus local analogy in reading the Bible resonated with me. I want to know Scripture like I know the streets of my little hometown.
Consider the Lilies Throwback: Sole Purpose
August means BACK TO SCHOOL. In a different life (Just kidding! Only a couple years ago...), I spent my summers preparing to return to a classroom of littles in August. I wrote this at the end of my first year when I recognized my sole purpose as an educator. I hope it is an encouragement to new and seasoned teachers alike!
Listen
Podcast: The Broken Loaf Podcast by Wally Kelly
My pastor has a daily devotional podcast. It is an excellent resource to begin or enhance a quiet time. He mentions the daily readings first for listeners to pause and read. Then he ends with a 3-4 minute devotional and prayer over a specific section within the daily reading.
Conference Session: A House Divided Cannot Stand by Matt Chandler at MLK50
There is so much I could say about this conference altogether. I listened to most of the sessions trying to understand race issues in this country and especially within the Church better. The whole topic is something I do not want my brothers and sisters in Christ to see me as apathetic towards just because it is uncomfortable and unfamiliar. Listen with humility and learn.
Sermon: Expressions of the Gospel-Centered Walk by Pastor Wally Kelly
What should the Christian look like? Well, imitators of God for starters. Pastor Wally walks through Ephesians 5:1-21 tackling temptations and sin that are so prevalent in our time and exhorting Christians how to love, be pure, be wise, and be spirit-filled as we strive to walk as children of light.
Song: Your Mercy by Austin Stone Worship
Ahhhhh. This song is beautiful and amazing and has been on repeat in my house and car to get that silly Blippi tractor song out of my head. I learned of Austin Stone at TGCW18 and now they are my new favorite worship band.
Grow
Scripture Memory: Daily Grace Scripture Memory Journal by The Daily Grace Co.
Prayer: Adore Card Set by The Daily Grace Co.
Journaling: Bible Pen Set by The Daily Grace Co.
Bible Study Tools: Be Still Journal by The Daily Grace Co.
I decided to jump in with both feet and become an affiliate with The Daily Grace Co. I have just been overly impressed by their products. Every piece I have purchased is beautiful and most importantly, intentional. I have been sharing my link on my Facebook and Instagram, so keep your eyes peeled for great sales.
Currents
Nightstand: The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
Headphones: Austin Stone Worship Station on Pandora
Kitchen Table: Raised Together: A Study on Colossians by Gloria Furman
Thanks for checking out the resource post #2! Let me know if you have followed, read, listened, or grown using anything mentioned before or after this post. If you have any specific questions about something or someone listed or your own recommendations for me, reach out on social media!
At His feet,
~Madi
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