Spiritual health resources

STUDY SOMETHING

Daily Bible Study Method - Repeatable simple way to study any Scripture (SPEC method)
Guide for discussing SPEC study
The Bible Project Videos - Short videos on how to read Biblical genres (like poetry or narrative)
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Fee & Stuart is one of the best books ever written to help people accurately understand the different parts of the Bible—their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today.
Biblehub.com - Online resource for going deep into God’s Word by making the original languages accessible for anyone wishing to study deeper

Pray Like Jesus Worksheet/Template - The Lord’s Prayer is intended to not only be recited, but is a perfect template for our prayers today. An HP leader would love to explain this to you and we regularly offer a class that teaches us, but go ahead and look at the worksheet.
Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home by Richard Foster clarifies the prayer process, answers common misconceptions, and shows the way into prayers of contemplation, healing, blessing, forgiveness, and rest.
Praying Through Your Day article by Tim Keller

The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas will help you establish spiritual rhythms in life.
Square 1 Spiritual Disciplines Challenge by Matt Crosser is a simple two page goal sheet for practicing and tracking up to 16 different spiritual disciplines.
The Rhythms Journal by Christ In Youth is a 21 day devotional to help you establish spiritual habits.

Forgotten God: Reversing our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit by Francis Chan offers a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit’s direction in our lives.
Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit by Henri Nouwen
Practicing His Presence by Brother Lawrence has been a treasured resource for for 300 years.

Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman is a book that uncovers the difference between being a follower of God and just being a fan on the sidelines.
Love Better by Arron Chambers teaches how to apply the love chapter, I Cor. 13, in everyday life.

Mending the Divides: Creative Love in a Conflicted World by Huckins & Swigart will challenge you to expand your circle of love and become a peacemaker.
One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race and Love by John Perkins lovingly implores the church to change the world through the love of God.
Jesus Prom: Life Gets Fun When You Love People Like God Does by Jon Weece will help you love people like Jesus does.

10 Ways to be a Great Small Group Member - short, practical, must-read article for small group member
Loving Church Friends When It’s Not Easy is a 1-hour video workshop with Jackie Hill Perry. Just because you are in a church setting doesn’t mean you won’t have to work at loving others.

Surprise the World: 5 Habits of Highly Missional People by Michael Frost is a short, practical, powerful book to help you learn how to live with a mission.
3 Things Your Not-Yet-Believing Friends May Need - This article by Brian Jennings teaches how Paul (in Acts 16) was a witness in 3 different ways to 3 very different people.
Unstoppable Force: Daring to Become the Church God Had in Mind by Erwin McManus will motivate you to partner with God in changing the world.
One at a Time by Kyle Idleman teaches us how to change the world like Jesus - one person at a time.

Spiritual Gifts and Your Place to Serve worksheet will help you learn what the Bible says about your gifts, help you consider how God has gifted you, and provide a list of ways you can serve with HP.
SHAPE self-assessment (COMING SOON)

Plastic Donuts: Giving That Delights the Heart of the Father by Jeff Anderson gives simple, Biblical advice for managing the money God has entrusted to you.
Personal Finances & Spiritual/Practical Wisdom - This episode of The Good Faith podcast will help you discern which financial advice to take.