As Christians, our aim should be to glorify God in everything that we do as we grow in our walk with the Lord. I hope the resources listed below assist you in developing a deeper relationship with God.
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You can also check out the Christian living posts on my blog where we apply Biblical principles to our everyday lives as homeschool moms.
Bible Study Resources
Bible Studies
- I have enjoyed many of these free Bible studies by Jen Wilkin provided by Flower Mound Women’s Bible Study. Studies include 123 John, Exodus, Hebrews, James, Joshua and Judges.
- Jen Wilkin also has Bible studies to purchase for personal or group use.
- This 12-week study on the book of Isaiah is excellent (and free).
- The 1 Corinthians and Titus studies from Grace Bible Church were great. They have other studies available for free as well.
- Nancy Guthrie has some excellent studies available on DVD.
- Fundamentals of the Faith is a great study to do with new believers. You will need the student guide and the teacher’s guide.
Devotionals
I am not a huge fan of devotionals but these are a few that I do recommend.
- New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp
- Comforts from Romans by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Bible Study Helps
- ESV Study Bible
- The MacArthur Study Bible
- With the Word: The Chapter-by-Chapter Bible Handbook by Warren Wiersbe
- Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
- Biblical Doctrine by John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue
- The Bible Knowledge Commentary
Books for Spiritual Growth
- Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges
- None Like Him by Jen Wilkin
- Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
- The Joy of Fearing God by Jerry Bridges
- The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
- Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul
- Desiring God by John Piper
- Because He Loves Me by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Practical Application of Biblical Truths
Here you will find a list of resources to help you apply Biblical truth to your everyday life. Resources include books, booklets, podcasts, audio, video and downloads.
General Resources
- Truth in Love podcast
- Honest Answers video series on YouTube from Southern Seminary
- These little booklets from P&R Publishing and these ones from Shepherd Press cover a variety of topics from a Biblical perspective.
- The Biblical Counseling Coalition has articles on lots of different topics.
- IBCD has some great resources available on various issues.
General Topics
- Lies Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
- Practicing Affirmation by Sam Crabtree
Parenting and Family
- Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
- Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus
- Don’t Make Me Count to Three
- Shepherding a Child’s Heart
- Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens
- The Heart of Anger: Practical Help for the Prevention and Cure of Anger in Children
- Answering Your Kids’ Toughest Questions
- Peacemaking for Families: A Biblical Guide to Managing Conflict in Your Home
- You Never Stop Being a Parent: Thriving in Relationship with Your Adult Children
Marriage
- Marriage by Paul David Tripp
- The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace
- The Exemplary Husband by Stuart Scott
- Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage by Jim Newheiser
- Helper by Design by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Peacemaking/Conflict
- The 4 G’s of Conflict Resolution (article)
- The 7 A’s of Confession (article)
- The Peace Maker by Ken Sande
- Peacemaking for Families by Ken Sande
- 5 Things to Consider When Confronting a Friend (article)
- Pursuing Peace by Robert Jones
Depression
- Depression by Edward Welch
Fear/Anxiety/OCD
- Overcoming Fear, Worry and Anxiety by Elyse Fitzpatrick
- OCD: The Far Side of Fear (audio)
- When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency and the Fear of Man by Edward Welch
- Freedom from the Obsessive-Compulsive by Michael R Emlet
- Worry by David Powlison
- Why Worry? Getting to the Heart of Your Anxiety by Robert Jones
Anger
- Uprooting Anger by Robert Jones
- The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo
- Anger: Escaping the Maze by David Powlison
- Angry at God? by Robert Jones
Eating Habits/Eating Disorders
- Love to Eat, Hate to Eat by Elyse Fitzpatrick
- Help! I’m a Slave to Food by Shannon McCoy
Time Management
- Priorities: Mastering Time Management by James Petty
- Procrastination by Walter Henegar
- Stress: Peace Amid Pressure by David Powlison
Other Topics
- ADD: Wandering Minds and Wired Bodies by Edward Welch
More topics being added soon.
Disclaimer: While I recommend all of the resources listed on this page, it is important to remember that only the Bible is inerrant (without error). A recommendation does not mean that I agree with the author on everything. Please read, listen and watch these resources with discernment, holding everything up to the truth of God’s Word.