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As part of our Arise and Shine theme year, we are reading through the book of Acts as a church.

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Quieting Yourself Before the Lord

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How to Have an Effective Devotional Time

Resources by Topic

Knowing God personally

Devotional Books & Audio

  • Nuggets by Sylvia Gunter

  • He is The I AM by Sylvia Gunter

  • Who I am in Christ by Sylvia Gunter

  • Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

  • The Songs of Jesus by Timothy Keller

  • Proclamations Volume I Audio CD by Ben Woodward

  • The Real God: How He Longs for You to See Him by Chip Ingram

  • My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers

  • Devotions for Morning and Evening with Oswald Chambers

  • Strength for Today by John F. MacArthur

  • Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul - Podcast

  • Truth For Life Broadcasts by Alistair Begg - Podcast

  • Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon

Websites, Blogs & Apps

Other

Surrendering daily

Devotional Books & Audio

  • Total Forgiveness by R.T. Kendall

  • 40 Days With the Holy Spirit: A Journey to Experience His Presence in a Fresh New Way by R.T. Kendall

  • Hosting the Presence Every Day: 365 Days to Unveiling Heaven's Agenda for Your Life by Bill Johnson

  • ·A Daily Invitation to Friendship with God: Dreaming With God to Transform Your World by Bill Johnson

  • Restored by Neil Anderson

  • For the Love of God: A Daily Companion for Discovering the Riches of God’s Word, Volume I by D.A. Carson

praying passionately

Books & Audio

  • Crafted Prayer: An Interactive Journal by Graham Cooke

  • Adoration and Proclamation Prayer Book by Ben Woodward

  • Proclamations Volume I Audio CD by Ben Woodward

  • The Battle Plan for Prayer by Stephen and Alex Kendrick

  • The Power of a Praying ... Books by Stormie Omartian

  • Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Timothy Keller

  • Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge by Mark Batterson

  • Praying Circles Around the Lives of Your Children by Mark Batterson

  • A Way to Pray by Matthew Henry

Websites, Blogs & Apps