Resources for Spiritual Growth
recommended by some Aldersgate Church family
For Anyone
- The Reason for God by Timothy Keller
- The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller
- Crazy Love by Francis Chan
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
- The Pursuit of God by AW Tozer
- (Podcast) Pray the Word with David Platt (produced by Radical)
For Women
- It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way by Lysa Terkeurst
- A Life That Says Welcome by Karen Ehman
- Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk about God’s Deliverance by Beth Moore
- Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
- (Podcast) Risen Motherhood Podcast (Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler)
For Men
- I Don’t’ Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by Terrence Real
- Everyman’s Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker
- Just Courage: God’s Great Expedition for the Restless Christian by Gary A. Haugen
For Children/Teens
- The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones (0-8)
- God, I Need to Talk Collection by Susan K. Leigh (2-7) —addresses topical issues like bad manners, whining, bad temper, greed, bedtime, paying attention, lying, etc.
- Little Pilgrim’s Progress by Helen Taylor (6-12)
- The Bible Explorer’s Guide: 1,000 Amazing Facts and Photos by Nancy I. Sanders (8-12)
- The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis (8+)
- (Podcast) By Kids, For Kids Bible Stories (produced by Audio Visual Education)
For Teens
- Radiant by Priscilla Shirer (girls, 13+)
- The Christy Miller Series by Robin Jones Gunn (girls, 13+)
- Revealed by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick (boys, 13+)
- https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app-for-kids/
Parenting
- www.D6family.com
- www.faith5.org
- www.fulleryouthinstitute.org
- Love Languages for children/ teenagers by Gary Chapman
- (Podcast) -Questions Kids Ask Podcast (Mary C. Wiley)