Resources from Side by Side
On 1 November, our ladies held their Women of Grace event. This focused on how women in the church can walk side by side to strengthen, counsel and encourage one another to persevere in the faith and remain steadfast in the Lord. Here is a list of books and resources that were recommended at this event.
Specific Topics
“Specifically tailored to students, this guide is packed with actionable advice, reflective exercises, and spiritual encouragement, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and manage their anxiety effectively. With great compassion, Welch equips students with the tools they need to track their anxiety, understand its triggers, and find lasting peace amidst the chaos of student life.”
Available from Shalom Christian Media
“Through fifty devotionals, counselor and author Ed Welch shows us how God speaks with gentleness, depth, and hope that will lead us out of hiding and to live more openly, authentic, and regret-free.”
Available from Shalom Christian Media, Etulip
“A Small Book for the Anxious Heart is a small but powerful devotional to remind men and women of the encouraging, beautiful words in Scripture to anxious people.
While many books on fear and anxiety exist—promising to help men and women manage their struggles with methods and formulas—this devotional reaches deeper into Scripture, making the Word of God more accessible. Don’t put a Band-Aid on your fear and anxiety; rather, learn to bring your fear to Jesus, relying on his Word.”
“Anger is so common—yet it also hurts. It not only leaves a mark on us, but it also leaves a mark on others. The wounds we inflict on ourselves and others because of anger—loss of intimacy, trust, security, and enjoyment in our closest relationships—give us compelling reasons to look closely at our anger and think carefully about how to grow in peace and patience. …
Can anyone truly find peace? The answer is yes, but you will need a plan.”
Available from Etulip
“Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness sets readers on a path toward a faithful and fruitful expression of anger, in which we return good for evil and redeem wrongs. Powlison offers practical help for people who struggle with irritation, complaining, or bitterness and gives guidance for how to respond constructively when life goes wrong.”
Available from Etulip
“Your Savior willingly sacrificed everything—even died—so that shame would not have the final say in your life. Writing as a biblical counselor and fellow struggler, Esther Liu takes you on a thirty-one-day journey in this daily devotional to discover lasting comfort. As you explore the depths of God’s grace for you, use this book’s practical action points, reflection questions, and devotional insights to reshape your instinctive responses to God, others, and yourself.”
Available from Shalom Christian Media, Etulip
“Our emotions are complex. Some of us seem able to ignore our feelings, while others feel controlled by them. But most of us would admit that we don’t always know what to do with how we feel.
The Bible teaches us that our emotions are an indispensable part of what makes us human—and play a crucial role in our relationships with God and others. Exploring how God designed emotions for our good, this book shows us how to properly engage with our emotions—even the more difficult ones like fear, anger, shame, guilt, and sorrow—so we can better understand what they reveal about our hearts and handle them wisely in everyday moments.”
Available from Etulip
“In What God Has to Say about Our Bodies, Sam Allberry explains that all of us are fearfully and wonderfully made, and should regard our physicality as a gift. He offers biblical guidance for living, including understanding gender, sexuality, and identity; dealing with aging, illness, and death; and considering the physical future hope that we have in Christ.”
Available from Etulip
“… Pastor and counselor David Murray introduces you to the personal accounts of eighteen teens who have struggled with different types of anxiety or depression. This guide will help you discover not only the common causes but also the keys to unlock their chains. By utilizing God-given truths and tactics, you can experience new liberty, peace, and joy in your life.”
Available from Cru Media
Helping Others
“What does it take for lasting change to take root in your life? If you've ever tried, failed, and wondered why, you need to read How People Change. This book explains the biblical pattern for change in a clear and practical way that you can apply to the challenges of daily life. But change involves more than a biblical formula; therefore, you will see how God is at work to make you the person you were created to be. That powerful, loving, redemptive relationship is at the heart of all positive change you experience.”
Available from Shalom Christian Media
“Paul David Tripp helps us discover where change is needed in our own lives and the lives of others. Following the example of Jesus, Tripp reveals how to get to know people, and how to lovingly speak truth to them.
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands is a comprehensive treatment of how God uses people as tools of change in other people’s lives, people who themselves are in need of change.”
Available from Etulip
“Every honest Christian knows the need for change. But how to get there? How do you move forward from struggles both big and small? And how does our faith in God impact our everyday thoughts, feelings, and actions?
This six-session small group resource gives participants an opportunity to reflect on one particular area in their lives and then to learn more about how God changes us to become more like Jesus. All of us struggle to love God and those around us, but God has promised to keep working on us. And God always keeps his promises.”
Available from Cru Media
“Everyone needs help from time to time, especially in the midst of painful circumstances and difficult trials. In this short book, highly respected biblical counselor and successful author, Ed Welch, offers practical guidance for all Christians—pastors and laypeople alike—who want to develop their "helping skills" when it comes to walking alongside hurting people.”
Available from Etulip.
Check out a book review by one of our GBC members.
CCEF Minibooks
These minibooks cover a range of topics and are helpful resources to have! Check out the full range on the CCEF website and check with Shalom Christian Media or Etulip if you are interested to purchase from a local bookseller.
The minibooks below were made available for purchase at the event:
