True Joy – Readings and Resources

This fall, we invite you to continue (or begin) personal spiritual practices by spending fifteen minutes a day with God in scripture, prayer, and solitude. Use this guide for your daily reading and enrich your time with recommended music and books.

SPENDING TIME ALONE WITH GOD

1. Listen to a song from the playlist.
2. Read a scripture passage from this week’s selections
3. Spend 3-5 minutes in silence
4. Write down something that you sense God would want you to believe in or do today.

September 13 – Community (Philippians 1:1-21)

• God So Loved – We The Kingdom
• Christ Be Magnified – Cody Carnes

September 20 – Perseverance (Philippians 1:21-30)

• Faithful God – I AM THEY
• Life Defined/Doxology (Live from Linger) – Shane & Shane

September 27 – Humility (Philippians 2:1-13)

• Hymn of Surrender – Davy Flowers
• For the One – Bethel Music

October 4 – Confidence (Philippians 3:4b-14)

• Power – Chris Tomlin and Bear Rineheart
• If All I Had Was Christ – We The Kingdom

October 11 – Rejoicing (Philippians 4:1-9)

• Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me – City Alight
• Who You Are to Me – Chris Tomlin and Lady A
• Alive & Breathing – Matt Maher

Eat This Book, Eugene Peterson
The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
The Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard
The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri J.M. Nouwen
Here and Now, Henri J.M. Nouwen
Life of the Beloved, Henri J.M. Nouwen
More, Greg L. Hawkins
The Gift of Being Yourself, David Benner
Surrender to Love, David Benner
Desiring God’s Will, David Benner
Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster
Messy Spirituality, Mike Yaconelli
Not a Fan, Kyle Idleman
Open Mind, Open Heart, Thomas Keating
In Search of Guidance, Dallas Willard
Abba’s Child, Brennan Manning
The Way of the Heart, Henri Nouwen
The Ragamuffin Gospel, Brennan Manning
Mere Christianity, CS Lewis
Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible, Howard G Hendricks & William D Hendricks
Draw the Circle: The 40 day prayer challenge, Mark Batterson
Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation, Ruth Haley Barton
Soul Keeping: Caring for The Most Important Part of You, John Ortberg
Living Christ’s Presence, Dallas Willard

Week of September 13

• Philippians 1:1-21

Week of September 20

• Philippians 1:21-30
• Matthew 20:1-16
• Exodus 16:2-15
• Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45

Week of September 27

• Philippians 2:1-13
• Matthew 21:23-32
• Exodus 17:1-7
• Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16

Week of October 4

• Philippians 3:4b-14
• Matthew 21:33-46
• Exodus 2:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
• Psalm 19

Week of October 11

• Philippians 4:1-9
• Matthew 22:1-14
• Exodus 32:1-14
• Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23

Art: O Master Let Me Walk with Thee
Artist: Mike Moyers (USA)
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Art: The Lord Is My Light
Artist: Mike Moyers (USA)
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Art: The Gift of Love
Artist: Mike Moyers (USA)
Website: www.mikemoyersfineart.com

Art: Be Thou My Vision
Artist: Mike Moyers (USA)
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Art: Praise To The Lord
Artist: Mike Moyers (USA)
Website: www.mikemoyersfineart.com