Bible and devotional resources
We believe there is no better place to plant your life in than in God’s Word. The following are resources to help you explore ways to experience God's Word in your life.
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
Bible reading plans
BibleGateway: This site has a set of devotionals as well as reading plans.
YouVersion: Developed by LifeChurch, Youversion is one of the most extensive catalogs of devotional material and daily reading plans. They also have an app for your phone. One of greatest aspects is that you can invite friends to do a study together and journal together.
Printed books
The Blue Book by Jim Branch. A year-long devotional guide designed to offer space and structure, Scripture and prayers, as well as readings and reflections for your daily time with God.
My First 30 Quiet Times by Ty Saltzgiver is a great resource for someone new to the faith or new to reading the Bible.
Moments with the Savior by Ken Gire. With a gift for painting the picture of a life with Jesus, Gire shares devotionals from moments in the Gospels.
New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional by Paul David Tripp. This devotional has 365 "Gospel-centered" devotionals meant for anyone.
Inspired by Rachel Held Evans. Evans examines some of our favorite Bible stories and possible interpretations, retelling them through memoir, original poetry, short stories, soliloquies, and even a short screenplay. She explores how the Bible is not a static work but is a living, breathing, captivating, and confounding book that is able to equip us to join God's loving and redemptive work in the world.
Podcasts and apps
Pray as You Go: Both this app and website will guide you through an abbreviated scripture reading, reflection, and prayer experience.
A Journey Through Lent: The Vine created a 47-day audio devotional for our Lenten experience in 2018, but you can use it year around.
Renew Devotionals: This app helps you deepen your relationship with God in the midst of a busy life. With this app, you can listen to 15 minute devotionals that have: Scripture, teaching, guided prayer, worship song, and reflection prompt.
Lectio 365: This app is a daily devotional resource that helps you pray the Bible every day, written by leaders from the 24-7 Prayer movement.
Online resources
The Bible Project: The Bible Project is an online library of videos and commentary to get an overview on Scripture. It is categorized by books of the Bible and themes. For instance, here is a video series on How to Read the Bible.
Northumbria Community: For those who enjoy a more contemplative approach to Scripture, visit this site. This community shares three "offices" of guided prayer and Scripture reading- morning, midday, evening. Click here to find the "morning prayer".
One of the most powerful ways in which we can utilize Scripture is through memorization. When we have memorized Scripture, we can access it in our life and for the encouragement for others. Consider the Navigator’s approach to Scripture memorization.
Proverbs 31 Ministries is a ministry led by women for women. One of their ministries is a daily devotional that can be found HERE.
Sermons
The Vine’s “For the Bible Tells Me So” sermon series explores our relationship to God’s Word and interpretation.
Three living questions
A way to study and apply Scripture.
