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Devotional Recommendations

As God’s children we strive to walk in a way that is pleasing to Him and we do that by immersing ourselves in His word and letting it work in our hearts. We can be encouraged because God’s word is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12), it works in our hearts even when we are unaware. A daily devotional is one of the ways we regularly allow God’s word to do its work in us. Below are some options, some are only available weekly, those should be used as supplements to you daily devotional. Click on any of the pictures below to be directed to the appropriate web site. Another great way to allow God's work to do its work in us is to read it. Click here if you'd like a weekly Bible reading plan that breaks up your reading into the epistles, the law, history, psalms, poetry, prophecy and the gospels. 

 

1. Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to receive encouragement and truth while doing everyday tasks like driving, cooking or going for a walk. If you click on the image, it will search for the podcast on Google. You can also find these by searching the titles on your favorite podcast player (i.e. Spotify or Apple Music). 

 

 

Ultimately with R. C. Sproul: Ultimately with R.C. Sproul features unique moments of insight to help you understand what you believe and why you believe it. Renew your mind and grow in your knowledge of God when you listen to biblical teaching every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Set your mind on what matters most—what matters ultimately. Click on the picture for the Spotify link.

 

 

Truth for Life, Daily Program: Truth For Life is the Bible-teaching ministry of Alistair Begg. The ministry’s mission is to teach the Bible with clarity and relevance so that unbelievers will be converted, believers will be established and local churches will be strengthened. These are daily podcasts that help you apply the Bible to your daily life..

 

 

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life: These podcasts are longer as they are whole sermons by Tim Keller, Pastor Emeritus of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and NY Times best-selling author of “The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism.” Three or four are released each week.

 

 

2. Simple and Brief

These only take a few minutes to read and are a great way to begin the day.  

 

  

 

Our Daily Bread: These take about 2 minutes to read. You can find them on our book table, or you can download the app and read it on your phone. Website: odb.org

 

 

 

My Utmost for His Highest: This devotional is a classic, written by Oswald Chambers. It is also short and simple. You can read it online for free (website: utmost.org) or you can purchase a copy online.

 

 

Solid Joys: A daily devotional from the ministry of John Piper. These short but substantive

readings aim to feed your joy in Jesus every day of the year. You can read it online for free (website: solidjoys.desiringgod.org), you can download the free app to your phone or you can listen to it as a daily podcast.

 

 

 

 

Heavenward: This daily prayer blog is written by Scotty Smith, founding pastor of Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. It is simple and beautiful and will turn your heart and eyes to Jesus. You can subscribe to his blog and read it daily. Website: thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/scotty-smith

  

3. Intermediate to Advanced 

These give options for further reading through noted passages, sermons and articles.

  

Truth for Life: 365 Daily Devotionals. We all need to be reminded of the truth that anchors our life and excites us to live for Christ. Reflecting on a short passage each day. Alistair Begg spans the Scriptures to show us the greatness and grace of God, and to thrill our hearts to live as His children. His clear, faithful exposition and thoughtful application mean that this resource will both engage your mind and stir your heart. You can purchase a physical or electronic copy online.

 

 

The One-Year Praying the Bible for Your Kids. In The One Year Praying through the Bible for Your Kids, trusted author Nancy Guthrie weaves together wisdom and insight from each day’s reading in The One Year Bible, providing a parenting prayer devotional full of encouragement through the triumphs and turbulence of parenting. Click on the picture to purchase it online.

 

 

 

ESV Everyday Gospel Bible: The ESV Everyday Gospel Bible features 365 daily devotional commentaries by Paul David Tripp embedded within the full ESV Bible text that follows an annual Bible reading plan. Along with gospel-rich introductions to each book of Scripture, Tripp highlights 120 doctrinal sidebars throughout, applying each to everyday life. The Bible concludes with 12 full-length articles in the back addressing real-life struggles such as anxiety, pride, sexuality, money, marriage, parenting, church, and work. Click on the picture to purchase it online.

 

 

 

Tabletalk: Daily Bible studies are the method for taking readers through the Bible, while theological articles by Dr. Sproul and other noted scholars address a particular theme each month. Tabletalk can be purchased for your phone or tablet. You can also purchase a physical copy to be sent to your home. Website: ligonier.org/tabletalk.