Nurturing Spirituality

Creative Christians, part deux

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Annie Dillard spoke at Harper's Magazine's 150th anniversary, and shared her thoughts on writing and creativity.

Nurturing Audio & Video

A Cry for Encouragement-Jon Tyson, Church of the City of New York
A powerful sermon on the need for lifting each other up Read More
The English Reformation by Michael Reeves
Reeves discusses several important Reformation authors who influenced his faith: Read More
Reflections on John 14 by Dallas Willard
From a 2010 presentation at Azuza Pacific, Read More
Leadercast 2014 Andy Stanley: Empty Your Cup
If I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, Read More
Hebrews--The Message translation
Provide yourself with a fresh understanding of Paul's message via Eugene Peterson's translation. Read More

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Reflections to Consider

Spiritual Vitamins
Jesus Christ is the Alpha and the Omega of my spiritual nourishment. Read More
Unable to Hide
O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up;… Read More

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Nurturing Publications

Psalms about the Law-from Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his book, Psalms: The Prayer Book Of The Bible, arranges the psalms into various division, including the… Read More
Yeah, I Went There... by Julie Moore
In my childhood, my family regularly attended a Methodist Church, Read More
5 Methods for Fighting Half-Hearted Prayer from Joel Beeke
The Puritans were prone to give five methods for fighting our natural tendency to lapse into half-hearted prayer: Read More
Praying For Children by Sylvia Gunter
Lord, I prayed for this child, Read More
KELLER HELPS PREACHERS REACH THE HEART by Matt Smethurst
Good books on preaching the Bible abound. Books on preaching to the heart don’t. In his newest volume, Preaching: Communicating… Read More

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Publications

Book of God, Walter Wangerin
I was in a leadership turbogroup during the spring of 2007. At Randy's suggestion, I listened to Walter Wangerin's audio… Read More
Staying Connected with His Kingdom
Do I allow myself to be sucker-punched by envy and jealousy? Do I dig deep into an interior whining over… Read More

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Nurturing Music

Soon and very soon by Andrae Crouch
Soon and very soon by Andrae Crouch Read More
All the People Said Amen by Matt Maher
You are not alone, if you are lonely Read More
He reached down by Iris Dement
A certain man one day did go down to Jericho Read More
My Soul Longs for You by Jesus Culture
My Soul Longs For You Read More
Your Name by Paul Baloche
As morning dawns and evenings fades, Read More

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Music

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2
I have climbed highest mountains I have run through the fieldsOnly to be with youOnly to be with you Read More
Your Love is Strong
What a song! by Jon Foreman. This is a moving reworking of the Lord’s Prayer. Jon Foreman performs this song… Read More

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Nurturing Reflection

Praying to the Trinity: The Holy Spirit
The following is a modified version of a prayer by John Stott, Read More
Psalm 63: Crying Out to God
What set David apart from others–what made him close to God’s heart? Read More
God's Love For Us
The well of love God has for us is deeper than our imaginations can grasp-- Read More
The Way of Jesus: Patient, Building from Small Things
God’s focus is on small, intimate, slow. Read More
Jeremiah: The Importance of Repentance
As Eugene Peterson has noted, Jeremiah is used by God to call the people of Israel to repentance. Read More

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Audio & Video

Separating Ourselves from God: the movie Memento
Memento is about Leonard, a man who claims to be suffering from memory loss—he can only keep a memory for… Read More
Confidence in Our Guide (a film)
Journey to the Center of the Earth, the 2008 remake of a 1959 movie, is not a movie for the… Read More

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Favorites

Praise Adonai by Paul Baloche +
Who is like Him The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the throne Mountains bow down Every ocean roars To the Lord of hosts Read More
An Interview with Paul Washer by Tim Challies +
You probably know Paul Washer as the man who preached the infamous "Shocking Youth Message," a sermon that has tallied… Read More
Glorious by Paul Baloche +
Look inside the mysterySee the empty crossSee the risen SaviorVictorious and strong Read More
Paul's Prayers +
How do we pray? What should we pray for? Yes, there is the Lord's prayer--Jesus teaching his disciples, and us,… Read More

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Hidden Blessings

God's Mission: To Bless All Nations +
From the beginning God’s desire is to be with us–in our presence. Read More
Psalm 63: Crying Out to God +
What set David apart from others–what made him close to God’s heart? Read More
The Patience and Compassion of God's Love +
We have an amazing God. Read More
The Fear of the Lord +
Why is fear of the Lord so important as a follower of Jesus? Read More

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