Resources
Below please find resources for help and encouragement in your daily life. We have resources for Bible study methods, mental health, and unplanned pregnancy. We are not certified counselors or healthcare practitioners, but we believe that the resources listed below can be a blessing and help to you. If you’d like prayer or have questions, please contact us here.
Bible Study Resources
Bible Study Methods:
Click here to read the blog: “How to Study the Bible“
Books to help with Bible study and going deeper:
- Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible
- Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary
- Halley’s Bible Handbook
- Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin – Has very practical Bible study tips
- The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
- Knowing God by J.I. Packer
- The Bondage Breaker by Dr. Neil T. Anderson
- Victory Over the Darkness by Dr. Neil T. Anderson
- Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung
- Stop Calling me Beautiful by Phylicia Masonheimer (She also has many other books and ebooks available)
Links and Online Resources:
- YouVersion: app on iphone or android – online at My.Bible.com – a wonderful way to listen to the Bible everyday. They have lots of different reading plans and devotional resources to get you started.
- E-Sword.net – This is a free download for PC users – but if you’re a mac user the app is $9.99. They also have a variety of apps for phones ranging from $0.99-$2.99.
- BibleStudyTools.com – This is great to looking up lots of verses by a keyword search. (App also available: BibleStudyTools)
- BibleGateWay.com – a great resource for keyword searches, Bible reading plans and other useful tools. (App also available: Bible Gateway)
— On each of these sites, you can create an account, sign up for emails, notifications, Bible reading plans, or devotional plans. Each site also has a variety of resources for your use, from commentaries, to sermons, to short videos, and podcasts. There are so many resources available for you today – there’s really no excuse not to be studying the Bible on a daily basis. “But wait!” you say, “I’m a super busy high schooler/college student with tons of homework, sports, and church stuff going on, I don’t have time for this every day.” And if that’s you, then that’s okay. If you don’t have time to do a long Bible study everyday, then plan out three times each week when you will study the Word and really dig in. On the other days, listen to the Bible app, sermons, or podcasts on your phone while you drive, walk, ride the bus, do chores, or as you’re getting ready for the day. There’s lots of (easy) ways for you to be in the Word more and hear more truth everyday.
Podcasts:
- The Bible Project by Tim Mackie and Jon Collins (These two also do videos via the YouVersion Bible app & YouTube, bibleproject.com)
- Crazy Love Podcast by Francis Chan
- Becoming Disciples by Lisa Hensley
- Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
Mental Health Resources
The Gospel is about more than just our spiritual health – in the book of John, Jesus tells us that He “came that we may have life, and have it abundantly,” which includes mental health. Please review the list below as you seek the help that you need.
Click here to access El Paso County’s mental health resources page
Unplanned Pregnancy Resources
Do you find yourself with an unexpected and unplanned pregnancy? We know that this can be very scary and probably isn’t what you had in mind for this time in your life. You’re not alone. Below are a few resources to help you during this time. If you’d like prayer, click here.