We are spiritual beings loved by an ever-present, all-powerful God. Once we accept His love, we find that nurturing ourselves spiritually is not just a Sunday event, but a 365-day adventure with God.

When we participate in confirmations and baptisms, we renew our baptismal vows and promise to continue to grow in the body of Christ and to help the children of our community of faith grow along spiritual lines.

In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul tells us, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be tansformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God--what is good and acceptable and perfect."

While we have classes at the church for you on Sundays and during the week, we realize there are many tools you might benefit in using at home. So, the following is a list of classics that have helped many others draw closer to the love of God and live out their faith in practical and small ways.

Personal and Family Devotionals
Ideal to use daily to renew your mind and lift your spirit

Very Short devotionals on a Scripture with a brief reflection

His Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
Forward Day by Day (available at the church)
The Daily Office using morning or evening prayer, or compline (available in your prayer book or in the bookstore)
The Anglican Family Prayer Book (available in the bookstore)
The Rule of Benedict by Joan Chittister (available in the book store)

Spiritual Practices
Holy Companions: Spiritual Practices from the Celtic Saints by Mary C. Earle and Sylvia Maddox
The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness by Mary C. Earle
A Spiritual Formation Workbook by James Bryan Smith with Linda Graybeal
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
Practicing His Presence by Brother Lawrence and Frank Laubach

When Dealing with an illness (your own or anothers)
Broken Body, Healing Spirit: Lectio Divina and Living with Illness by Mary C. Earle
Begining Again, Benedictine Wisdom for Living with Illness by Mary C. Earle

When Dealing with a Wounded Heart

Healing from Damaged Emotions Workbook:
Recovering from the Memories That Cause Our Pain by David A. Seamands and Beth Funk