Resources for Adults
Please note, I do not endorse every aspect, view, or belief of every resource or author listed. Being included on the page does not mean that I endorse all the work or viewpoints of an author or resource. These are listed as helpful starting points, but please remember that being human means we are all subject to error and no one resource can replace the Word of God.
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Bibles
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ESV Bible
Less than 1” thick. Easy to carry around and has a nice leather feel.
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ESV Study Bible
Designed to give you a deeper understanding of the Bible. Filled with 20,000+ study notes as well as charts and maps.
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The One Year Bible
Each day contains readings from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs.
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This is my personal Bible. I absolutely love it! There is plenty of room for note taking, the print is large, and the design is beautiful. I would highly recommend any of the Hosanna Revival Bibles. Check out the links to the highlighters and pens I use with it! They don’t bleed through and the colors are great!
Apps
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The Bible App
I use this almost everyday. It offers many different versions of the Bible as well as hundreds of online devotionals.
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Through The Word App
Allows you to better understand the Bible by providing commentaries and readings on every chapter in the Bible.
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New City Catechism App
Helps believers learn the core doctrines of the Christian faith via 52 questions and answers.
Podcasts
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The Bible Project Podcast
Join this podcast to listen in on in-depth conversations about the Bible and theology!
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Max Lucado's Encouraging Word Podcast
These short podcasts provide a word of encouragement during these tough times.
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The Risen Motherhood Podcast
Join hosts Laura and Emily as they discuss relevant topics to everyday motherhood through the lens of the gospel.
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Made For This Podcast by Jennie Allen
These episodes discuss the struggles many of us face today and the God who sets us free.
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She Reads Truth Podcast
Open your Bible and listen in as they discuss the beauty, goodness, and truth we find there
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Through The Word Podcast
This has the same content as their app, just in a different format. Allows you to better understand the Bible by providing commentaries and readings on every chapter in the Bible.
Books
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The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy By Tim Keller
This short book, but wonderful book, is packed full of what gospel humility truly means.
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Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer by Priscilla Shirer
Lists 10 ways the devils is known to attack today’s women and comes up with strategies to combat these attacks through prayer.
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The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People
Tells the Bible as a story from beginning to end. It is a paraphrase and does not have verses. It provides the reader with a good understanding of the story of the Bible as a whole.
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Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind... by Louis Giglio
Helps Christians break free from the chains of negative thinking and experience true freedom from unhealthy thoughts and emotions through Christ.
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The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith by Gretchen Saffles
Challenges women to discover the bottomless, refreshing Well of God's Word―and experience a fullness and peace beyond your circumstances.
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Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies
This book provides several stories about moms whose love for the Bible shaped Christianity’s earliest and most prominent teachers.
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Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
This book helps moms understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum.
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Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World by Jennie Allen
This book draws on Biblical truth and challenges Christians to dig deeper and be vulnerable while building a community of friends.
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Gentle and Lowly
In depth study of the heart of Jesus. This was revolutionary for how I saw Christ.
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The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
How the faith of one family brought many to Jesus during the horrors of the Holocaust.
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The Pilgrim’s Progress
An easy to read version of a timeless classic.
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The Truth About Angels (Kingdom Agenda Series)
A short book about a subject that many of us want to know more about. A great introduction and review of angels by Tony Evans.
Bible Studies
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Finding I AM - Bible Study Book: How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart by Lysa TerKeurst
This study explores the seven I AM statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Through this in-depth study, you will trade feelings of emptiness and depletion for the fullness of knowing who Jesus is like never before.
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Trustworthy - Bible Study Book: Overcoming Our Greatest Struggles to Trust God by Lysa TerKeurst
This study of 1 & 2 Kings that teaches how to truly trust God through our life’s circumstances
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Seamless: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story By Angie Smith
This is one of the first studies I ever did and I was fascinated with the points she made as she guided me through the Bible. “Participants in this study will gain an overarching understanding of the fundamental layout and meaning of the Bible.”
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Luke Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Gut-Level Compassion
Lisa Harper is knowledgeable and hilarious. She shows you the heart and love of Jesus through the gospel of Luke.
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Elijah: Faith and Fire - Bible Study Book
This Bible Study is by Priscilla Shirer, so you know it’s going to be good!
Devotionals
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God Is With You Every Day by Max Lucado
This 365-day devotional begins each week with a prayer and scripture, followed by six days of devotions and scripture.
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The Chosen 40 Days with Jesus Devotional by Amanda Jenkins
Encounter Jesus the way his followers did.
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He Is Strong: Devotions for When You Feel Weak
National Ministries with Local In-Person Groups
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Bible Study Fellowship
Offers in-depth Bible studies in community for people of all ages around the world. Visit their website to find a group near you.
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MomCo (formerly called MOPs)
MOPS is a Christian organization that focuses on Mothers of young children. Meeting in groups locally allows women to find support in their community while also being fed spiritually. Visit their website to find a group near you.
Entertainment
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The Chosen TV Series
This well-made Christian TV series about the life of Jesus and his disciples will deepen your faith and longing to know Christ.
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War Room
A Story on the power of prayer!
Miscellaneous
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Bible Highlighters
Great color variety and they don’t bleed through.
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Super Fine Line Bible Pens
These are perfect for underlining and taking notes in Bibles. Their small points make underlining super easy.
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