Recommended links:
www.prayertoday.org - a treasury of Bible-based prayer/devotional helps and prayer event resources
www.prayertoday.org - a treasury of Bible-based prayer/devotional helps and prayer event resources
www.ccel.org - Christian classics online
http://www.cmalliance.org/devotions/tozer/tozer.jsp - a daily devotional by Christian statesman A. W. Tozer
- go here: http://lmi.gospelcom.net/tozer.php#list to have a Tozer devotional emailed to you each morning
- go here: http://lmi.gospelcom.net/tozer.php#list to have a Tozer devotional emailed to you each morning
Recommended reading: (see related Selah blog entry)
Many of these are available at online sites such as Amazon.com
or through your local bookstore. If you have trouble locating something you want, contact me.
Many of these are available at online sites such as Amazon.com
or through your local bookstore. If you have trouble locating something you want, contact me.
"A Quiet Heart" by Elizabeth Elliot
"Others May But You Cannot" by G. D. Watson
Knowing You are the Beloved: great online chapter from The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge
Knowing You are the Beloved: great online chapter from The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge
Daily devotional readings:
Streams in the Desert or Springs in the Valley by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
Need encouragement? A stronger faith? Patience? These
two classics offer in-depth counsel compiled by one who has been there.
Days of Heaven on Earth, A. B. Simpson
Gloriously practical Christianity by a man who lived with his heart in heaven and
his feet firmly planted on the ground.
My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers
Although OC's train of thought can be a challenge, look for choice nuggets; one
sentence can last you a week! (Updated version recommended).
Christian Biography:
A Chance to Die (missionary Amy Carmichael), by Elisabeth Elliot
My favorite woman author. This missionary was "amma" (mother) to girls
rescued from India's temple prostitution, also a gifted poet and writer.
Oswald Chambers: Abandoned to God, by David McCasland Encounter a brief
but blazing flame for God.
Daws (Dawson Trotman, founder of The Navigators), by Betty Lee Skinner
Compelling story of a devoted disciple of Christ.
Praying Hyde: A Challenge to Prayer (www.rarechristianbooks.com)
Stoke the fires of your passion for prayer. A simply amazing individual's
response to a listening God.
Heroes of the Faith biographical series published by Barbour: William Carey,
Watchman Nee, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and others. Easy reading, challenging
content
In Pursuit of God (A.W. Tozer), by James L. Snyder A closer look at a man
with a rare passion for God.
General:
Amy Carmichael
Learning of God Devotional compilation from her writings
Mountain Breezes: The Collected Poems of Amy Carmichael
Celtic Daily Prayer Northumbria Community liturgy, prayers and reflections from
various Christian traditions. This & more available at cloistersonline.com
Jonathan Edwards
Religious Affections Keen insight into the heart of the believer
Francois Fenelon:
The Seeking Heart Wise counsel on a variety of spiritual struggles
Let Go Counsel for those seeking inner peace
Richard Foster
The Freedom of Simplicity A call to the tranquility of detachment.
Prayer Explore the variety of conversations we can have with God
Andrew Murray
Humility Learn the way of heart-peace.
Watchman Nee
The Release of the Spirit Opening the door to God and ministry.
Frances J. Roberts
Come Away, My Beloved "Messages" from God that reveal His heart.
A.B. Simpson
The Gentle Love of the Holy Spirit Who He is and how to welcome Him.
Gary Thomas:
Sacred Pathways Intriguing! Discover how you best relate to God.
A.W. Tozer
The Attributes of God What is He like?
Success and the Christian Godly and practical spiritual insight and advice.
The Pursuit of God A book to open your eyes to God as a Person. Tozer wrote
it on his knees.
Whatever Happened to Worship? Discover a captivating God.
Streams in the Desert or Springs in the Valley by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
Need encouragement? A stronger faith? Patience? These
two classics offer in-depth counsel compiled by one who has been there.
Days of Heaven on Earth, A. B. Simpson
Gloriously practical Christianity by a man who lived with his heart in heaven and
his feet firmly planted on the ground.
My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers
Although OC's train of thought can be a challenge, look for choice nuggets; one
sentence can last you a week! (Updated version recommended).
Christian Biography:
A Chance to Die (missionary Amy Carmichael), by Elisabeth Elliot
My favorite woman author. This missionary was "amma" (mother) to girls
rescued from India's temple prostitution, also a gifted poet and writer.
Oswald Chambers: Abandoned to God, by David McCasland Encounter a brief
but blazing flame for God.
Daws (Dawson Trotman, founder of The Navigators), by Betty Lee Skinner
Compelling story of a devoted disciple of Christ.
Praying Hyde: A Challenge to Prayer (www.rarechristianbooks.com)
Stoke the fires of your passion for prayer. A simply amazing individual's
response to a listening God.
Heroes of the Faith biographical series published by Barbour: William Carey,
Watchman Nee, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and others. Easy reading, challenging
content
In Pursuit of God (A.W. Tozer), by James L. Snyder A closer look at a man
with a rare passion for God.
General:
Amy Carmichael
Learning of God Devotional compilation from her writings
Mountain Breezes: The Collected Poems of Amy Carmichael
Celtic Daily Prayer Northumbria Community liturgy, prayers and reflections from
various Christian traditions. This & more available at cloistersonline.com
Jonathan Edwards
Religious Affections Keen insight into the heart of the believer
Francois Fenelon:
The Seeking Heart Wise counsel on a variety of spiritual struggles
Let Go Counsel for those seeking inner peace
Richard Foster
The Freedom of Simplicity A call to the tranquility of detachment.
Prayer Explore the variety of conversations we can have with God
Andrew Murray
Humility Learn the way of heart-peace.
Watchman Nee
The Release of the Spirit Opening the door to God and ministry.
Frances J. Roberts
Come Away, My Beloved "Messages" from God that reveal His heart.
A.B. Simpson
The Gentle Love of the Holy Spirit Who He is and how to welcome Him.
Gary Thomas:
Sacred Pathways Intriguing! Discover how you best relate to God.
A.W. Tozer
The Attributes of God What is He like?
Success and the Christian Godly and practical spiritual insight and advice.
The Pursuit of God A book to open your eyes to God as a Person. Tozer wrote
it on his knees.
Whatever Happened to Worship? Discover a captivating God.
Articles:
http://www.30goodminutes.org/csec/sermon/medema_4524.htm - click on "The Ragman" audio or video - a powerful redemption story by Walter Wangerin
Discipleship Journal - NavPress (Navigators) publication on spiritual growth; access helpful articles by entering a topic, or browse their archives.
Pray! - NavPress (Navigators) publication on prayer, personal or corporate; access helpful articles by entering a topic, or browse their archives.
BibleGateway.com - the Word online
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Here's a great suggestion from Eugene Peterson in the forward to his book, Take and Read:
"Can I suggest a goal? Goal setting is, for the most part, bad spirituality. But there can be exceptions. I think this might qualify as an exception: over the next five years, develop your own list of spiritual friends [he's referring to helpful authors]... Develop your own list, which over the years will become not a 'list' at all, but a room full of friends with whom you have 'sweet converse.'"
I like Peterson's suggestion. Who are the writers who best help you encounter God and become more like Him? Those are true friends, and God has brought them to you for His purpose. List them. Seek out their writings, biographies, etc. Cultivate their acquaintance and let the Holy Spirit teach you through them.
And anticipate the day when you will meet them face to face and enjoy "sweet converse" for eternity!
Here's a great suggestion from Eugene Peterson in the forward to his book, Take and Read:
"Can I suggest a goal? Goal setting is, for the most part, bad spirituality. But there can be exceptions. I think this might qualify as an exception: over the next five years, develop your own list of spiritual friends [he's referring to helpful authors]... Develop your own list, which over the years will become not a 'list' at all, but a room full of friends with whom you have 'sweet converse.'"
I like Peterson's suggestion. Who are the writers who best help you encounter God and become more like Him? Those are true friends, and God has brought them to you for His purpose. List them. Seek out their writings, biographies, etc. Cultivate their acquaintance and let the Holy Spirit teach you through them.
And anticipate the day when you will meet them face to face and enjoy "sweet converse" for eternity!