Resources

The following books and resources have proven helpful for others seeking to follow Christ and might be helpful for you as well.  If you have questions about these resources, feel free to send an email to pastor@riverrocknaz.com.

This list will be updated throughout the year.

Daily Devotionals

Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young

The Indwelling Life of Christ: All of Him in All of Me by Major W. Ian Thomas 

General Christianity

Relaxed: Walking With the One Who Is Not Worried About A Thing by Megan Fate Marshman

Practicing the Way: Be With Jesus, Become Like Him, Do as He Did by John Mark Comer

The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility by Joel Muddamalle

Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent by Ryan Holiday (Not a Christian book but biblical principles when practiced in dependence on God and not self)

Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit by Francis Chan

Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan

Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyon

Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis

Healthy Living/Healthy Relationships

Healthy Me, Healthy Us: Your Relationships are Only as Strong as You Are by Les & Leslie Parrott

Beyond the Masquerade: Unveiling the Authentic You by Dr. Julianna Slattery

Your Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurst

The 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation by Wendy Speake

Sabbath/Resting in Jesus

Sabbath as Resistance: Saying NO to the CULTURE OF NOW by Walter Brueggemann

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy by John Mark Comer

Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest by Ruth Hailey Barton

Your Life in Rhythm: Less stress, more Peace. Less frustration, more Fulfillment. Less discouragement, more Hope by Bruce Miller

Men

Receive: The Way of Jesus for Men by Jeff Kemp

Women

Breaking Free From Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good by Jess Connolly

Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy With God In The Busyness of Life by Joanna Weaver

Having a Mary Spirit: Allowing God to Change Us From the Inside Out by Joanna Weaver

Christian Leadership

Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders by Skoog, Greer & Doolittle

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry by Ruth Hailey Barton