Here are some resources that I have learned about throughout the race that have really helped me grow with my intimacy with the Lord and connect with Him in different ways. I wanted to share them with you all so you can start using them too, so I hope you enjoy them!!
RESOURCES TO HELP GROW WITH GOD:
Songs:
Oceans by Hillsong
Sinking Deep by Hillsong
New Wine by Hillsong
This I Believe by Hillsong
So Will I by Hillsong
Who You Say I Am by Hillsong
I Surrender by Hillsong
River by Josh Rene
Reckless Love by Cory Asbury
Be Still by Steffany Gretzinger
Take courage by Bethel
Tremble by Mosaic
You Make Me Brave by Amanda Cook
Hills and Valleys by Tauren Wells
Vapor meditation by Litergists
Call Me Higher by All Sons & Daughters
A Little Longer by Jenn Johnson
Not In a Hurry by Will Reagan
Divine Romance by Phil Wickham
Till I Found You by Phil Wickham
Weep With Me by Rend Collective
I Will Be Undignified by Rend Collective
Heart Wide Open by Mack Brock
Bones by Joshua Moss
He Hears My Voice by David Baloche
I Don’t Live For Myself by Isla Vista Worship
Books:
Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
Book on prayer and the power of prayer.
Bondage Breakers by Neil T. Anderson
Book to break any bondage in your life that may be holding you back from the full life Christ intended.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
Book that focuses on every aspect of your life in regards to growing your faith; which includes your emotional, spiritual, physical, intellectual and social components.
Love Does by Bob Goff &
Somebody Always by Bob Goff
Books on the power of love and how it can change the world.
The Case For Christ by Lee Strobel
A journalist’s personal investigation of the evidence for Jesus.
First They Killed My Father by Loung Ung
About a daughters survival of the Cambodian Khmer Rouge (from 1975-1979 killed an estimated two million Cambodians through execution, starvation, disease, and forced labor)
The Hiding place by Corrie Ten Boom
Corrie was a Christian who risked her and her family’s life to help save Jews escape from the Nazis and got put into a concentration camp as a result, this book is about her survival and how faith ultimately triumphs over all evil.
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Book about the relentless, never-ending, redeeming love of God and His pursuit for us. Fictional spin on the story of Hosea in the Bible.
Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis &
Daring To Hope by Katie Davis
About a young women with radical faith who moved to Africa and ended up adopting 13 young girls, books about her life, faith, and struggles through it all.
Miracles on Voodoo Mountain by Megan Boudreaux
Book about a young woman’s remarkable story of pushing back the darkness for the children of Haiti.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
Book on the crazy, vast, immeasurable love of God and how that love can impact you if you let it.
Through The Eyes Of A Lion by Levi Lusko
Book on allowing the painful parts of our story help serve as a platform to shine God’s light and power.
Swipe Right by Levi Lusko
Book on Christian dating in a Swipe Right culture.
A Million Little Ways by Emily Freeman
Book about uncovering the art you were made to live; uncover the shape of your soul, turn down the voice of the inner critic, and move into the world with the courage to be who you most deeply are.
A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Donald Miller
Book that looks at the aspects of creating a good story and implementing that in your life to live a good story for the Lord.
You Are Free by Rebekah Lyons
Book about how to gain and live in the true freedom Christ has already promised us.
Keep Your Love On by Danny Silk
Book about connection, communication, and boundaries that are created with the love of Jesus in mind, a love that doesn’t turn off.
Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Barton
Book about how to arrange our lives for spiritual transformation, using seven key disciplines along with practical ideas that weave them into everyday life.
If I Perish I Perish by W. Ian Thomas
Book that examines the Christian life through the lens of an allegorical interpretation of the Old Testament book of Esther.
Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge
Book that looks into the different aspects of a women’s heart and how truly captivating and beautiful it is to fully grasp the beauty of women in God’s eyes.
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
Book that looks into the depths of a man’s heart and his wild passions and strengths that the Lord instilled in him.
Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning
Book about how true and radical trust in God can transform our lives.
River Dwellers by Rob Reimer
Book about living in the fullness of the Holy Spirit and resources to help you get there.
Boundaries by Henry Cloud
Book on how boundaries are necessary and healthy to create in all aspects of life and how to create them in your own life.
Radical by David Platt
Book on the radical life God has called you to and how to get there!
Apps:
Abide– Christian meditation app
Bible app- You can read the Bible in multiple different translations and download Bible studies that you can do with others and have discussions
Faith Life Study Bible- Great Bible study tool that helps you gain background and understanding on what you are reading
Got Questions– Answers common questions Christians have
Fresh Life– Levi lusko sermons
God Tools– Helps you share you faith in an easy and clear way based on the audience you are talking to.
Read Scripture– Gives you a clear outline and layout of the whole Bible, helps to create a reading plan so that you can read through the Bible with understanding (Includes videos/pictures with that is clear and easy to understand).
Jesus Film– Little short clips and films about God and Bible stories in multiple different languages and cultures.
Ways to grow in intimacy:
Watercoloring/art– any way to creatively connect with God; for me its watercoloring
Meditation- Abide App is great for guided meditations
Listening to sermons– on podcasts or church websites
Memorizing scripture– to help get God’s word written on your heart
Listening Prayer– being still and listening to God’s still small voice
Journaling/Poems
Writing out your prayers to see God’s faithfulness
Listening to worship music
Creating a Gratitude Journal– Writing down things you are grateful for everyday!
Being in nature
Prayer walks- you walk around and cover things/places in prayer
Fasting
Worshiping God at Midnight- staying up late or waking up in the middle of the night to worship/pray to God at an hour of the day you never have before
Podcasts:
Fresh Life Church with Pastor Levi Lusko
Elevation Church with Pastor Steven Furtick
Passion City Church with Pastor Louie Giglio
Churchome with Pastor Judah Smith
The Liturgists Podcast
Street Light Bible– Puts a beat to reading scripture
Spoken word- Jefferson Bethke
Creating a rhythm with the Lord- carving out times in your day for quiet time/prayer with the Lord that is consistent
