Many of us have different ways of learning, but reading scripture should be our first stop, so if you are not diving daily into the word of God, start there. If you are looking for additional resources to help supplement Biblical teaching, then we’ve compiled a list below of recommended works across various topics. To reiterate, these are not meant to be read apart from scripture, but in addition to.
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Keep in mind, while the above readings are powerful, they are still written by other flawed humans. Some think the Bible needs modern interpretation for our lives in the 21st century, and thus seek out only man-made devotionals. Even devotionals that are well-intentioned, remove you many times from scripture, and you are now trying to get divine inspiration in a second-hand manner. Now, you are beholden to the opinion of the human author, but they were the ones who already experienced that connection to God, not you. Yes, does God provide wisdom through other believers? You bet; however, God wants us to use his word as the primary litmus test for our lives, holding everything up to the light of its veracity. Ask yourself this, “Have I read more God-breathed scripture lately, or more second-hand copies of it?” A healthy and deep faith is exemplified in daily time spent in scripture, as this shows trust that God’s word can directly reveal the insights and guidance you seek.