Recommended Resources during Coronavirus
Well, we certainly find ourselves in an unprecedented time. I’m confident that we will remember this season in our lives for a long time…if not for the rest of our lives. What an opportunity we have before us - an opportunity to connect with our gracious God and develop rhythms and habits that extend well beyond this global pandemic, but into eternity. This blog post has be crafted by our pastoral team in hope of seeing the break down of our daily lives as a gift to connect with our great God and Savior. We encourage you to look at how you’re spending your time, and by faith, make changes. Many of us have had our daily and weekly routines drastically changed. Rather than spending time glued to the news, social media, or the television - let us heed the imperative from the apostle Paul to the Ephesian church:
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. - Ephesians 5:15-16
We have a handful of resources below and I’m confident that we will continue to add more in the days, weeks and months ahead. Last updated April 4, 2020
RHYTHMS AUDIT
First and foremost, it could be good to take some time and reflect on how you currently spend your time. We have put together this Rhythms Audit to help aid you in reflection. Print it out and share your thoughts with someone in community!
BIBLE READING
Reading Plans
Read Scripture App - in colaboration with The Bible Project
M’Cheyene Reading Plan PDF (and why it’s so beneficial from TGC)
A helpful selection of reading plans and description of them from Justin Taylor
Scripture Memory - often the most difficult discipline to cultivate yet often the most fruitful
Bible Study
Discounted course from Simeon Trust
PRAYER
7 @ 7 prayers - Pray for 7 people in our church family at 7pm.
Find our church directory on Realm under your community tab
Start with folks in your Life Group
Echo Prayer App
WORSHIP THROUGH SONG
Here’s a YouTube Playlist specifically of songs from our Sunday Gatherings
Consider singing songs around the dinner table or better yet…learn an instrument!
TGC Playlist that’s been comforting to many in this season
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - from your pastors!
Ordinary - Michael Horton
All Things for Good - Thomas Watson
The Pilgrim’s Progress - free PDF from DesiringGod (you download for your e-reader here)
Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl - ND Wilson
God is the Gospel - John Piper
PODCASTS
These abound everyday so here’s just a few of our favorites. Search and subscribe in your podcast app
The Briefing - Albert Mohler
The White Horse Inn - Michael Horton
Sheologians - “Theology for women, no dollies aloud”
FAMILY RESOURCES
Read, Pray, Sing - super simple and many creative ways to implement.
Sermon Notes Print Out for kids!
God’s Big Story - Kids Podcast from the Village Church
Gospel Story Bible is based on our Sunday Gathering children’s curriculum
Old Story New Devotional that goes along with each bible story. (We have some of these for sale at the church building for $5 each, contact daniel@thecrossingfc.org if you’d like to purchase and pick up)
DOCUMENTARIES, VIDEOS, & MOVIES
The Riot And The Dance - Earth (think Plant Earth from a creation perspective)
American Gospel (Part 1)
The Biggest Story Animated Short Film (great for kids and adults!)
The Pilgrim’s Progress (animated version)
TGC Blog on 30 Edifying Things to Watch When Stuck at Home
RECOMMENDED BLOGS
These folks are pumping out great content in this season; each link is a specific blog post.
The Gospel Coalition - thoughtful response
Challies - FREE STUFF!
Desiring God - a letter from Pastor John
That’s all for now!
because He reigns,
-Daniel
