Resources

Book Recommendations:  
These are a few of our favorite resources that we have found helpful in engaging in the Bible.

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth & How to Read the Bible Book by Book by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
These books give guidance in how to study scripture and provide understanding of the types of literature of the Bible.  Book by Book provides historical content for each book of the Bible.

Developing Intimacy with God by Alex Aronis
An eight week prayer guide based on St. Ignatius' prayer exercises.  Structured exercises that allow you different ways to pray through/engage with scripture.

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
This book gives scripture lookup for each day with a short devotion for what Jesus would have to say from the scriptures that day.

Celtic Daily Prayer by the Northumbria Community

At the Still Point by Sarah Arthur
This book incorporates readings from poetry and literature with weekly scripture readings.

Lectio Divina -- The Sacred Art by Christine Valters Paintner
An introduction to the practice of Lectio Divina.

Sleeping with Bread: Holding What Gives You Life by Sheila Fabricant Linn and Matthew Linn
This is a simple book on how to practice examen, a way of reading our life for divine revelation as taught by St. Ignatius.

Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Great words on 12 different disciplines.

Topical Memory System // Developed by the Navigators, this can be purchased through Amazon and includes a workbook to guide you in memorizing scripture as well as 60 Bible memory verse cards in various translations.  A very practical tool.


Websites

YouVersion.com
Online Bible and mobile app that includes numerous daily Bible reading schedules.  It also has an audio feature if you prefer to listen rather than read.

SacredSpace.ie
Daily prayer and lectio divina.



Area Counseling Recommendations
As travelers in the journey we believe it’s important to have safe, trustworthy counsel available when the road becomes rough and unpredictable. We value living sustainable, healthy lives and learning how to prevent the pitfalls that keep us from thriving and flourishing. We believe that God can work through wise, professional therapists who have been trained to walk alongside us in the trenches. These are some of the professionals in our city that we would recommend contacting if you are in need of counseling.

GENERAL COUNSELING
Agape Christian Counseling
704-849-0144 (North, Huntersville or South, Crown Point)

The Barnabas Center (Cotswold)
704-365-4545

Carmel Counseling Center (Matthews)
704-849-0686

Carolinas Counseling Group (South Charlotte)
704-752-8414

Life Directions / Lynn Olson Counseling (Harris Blvd)
704-598-3783

Southeast Psychological Services (South Park)
704-552-0116

FOR SAME SEX AND GENDER IDENTITY ISSUES
Clean Heart Ministries (Uptown)
704-373-2223

FOR SEXUAL THERAPY AND SEXUAL IDENTITY ISSUES
Louise Suggs: Center for Sexual Health
704-706-2770

FOR SEXUAL ABUSE AND TRAUMA
Bentley Ball: Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling Center
704-554-9900 ext. 31

FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Belinda Johnson: Agape Christian Counseling
704-849-0144

FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, & PARENTS
Mike Tanis: Methodist Counseling Center (Cornelius)
704-892-4082

Beryl Miller: Stepping Stones Counseling (Uptown)
704-391-0022 x.27

Alisha Collins: Carolina Counseling Group (South Charlotte)
704-752-8414

FOR SUPPORT OF TEENS & PARENTS WITH TEENAGE CHILDREN
David VerHaagen: SE Psychological Service (South Park)
704-552-0116