recommended resources
Books, Videos, Websites, & Adventures
For your spiritual growth as a dad
IVP Bible Background Commentary (Great for understanding the context of the Bible) https://www.amazon.com/IVP-Bible-Background-Commentary-Testament/dp/0830824782
Clouds of Witnesses: Christian Voices from Africa and Asia (inspiring stories of faithful Christians) https://www.amazon.com/Clouds-Witnesses-Christian-Voices-Africa- ebook/dp/B004Z1A9K6/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=clouds+of+witnesses&qid=160685783 1&s=books&sr=1-3
Daughters of the Church (a history of women in the church) https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Church-Ruth-Tucker/dp/0310457416
The Evangelicals Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Scriptural Insights And Practical Instruction On Facing The Enemy (for those serious about acknowledging Satan and fighting back against evil. One of my seminary textbooks!) https://www.amazon.com/Evangelicals-Guide-Spiritual-Warfare-Instruction/dp/0800796152
Exclusion and Embrace ( loving & accepting others who are different than we are) https://www.amazon.com/Exclusion-Embrace-Theological-Exploration- Reconciliation/dp/0687002826
God’s Design for Sex: 4-Book, age-appropriate books for kids (We did this with our kids)
A Just Forgiveness ( forgiving others who don’t admit they have wronged us) https://www.amazon.com/Just-Forgiveness-Responsible-Excusing-Injustice/dp/0830837019
Logos Bible Software (for help with original languages) https://www.logos.com
A Week in the Life of a Slave (Roman-era slavery examination written by my professor!) https://www.amazon.com/Week-Life-Slave-John-Byron/dp/0830824839
The World of the New Testament (excellent help for New Testament historical context) https://www.christianbook.com/world-testament-cultural-social-historical- contexts/9780801098611/pd/098611?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=academic-20- 40%7C098611&p=1179710&dv=c&gclid=CjwKCAiAr6- ABhAfEiwADO4sfdPbb6_uT_t9Y6kRVedEaejWUjHhKCdrfY4qgzb6FJ3jQQFq2MpImhoCz0cQAvD_ BwE
For the kids
The Bible Project (short theology videos for short attention spans! :)
https://bibleproject.com/explore/
The Story of Perpetua & Felicity: Early Christian Martyrs (animated video for kids with a wonderful message. Ages 9 & up for suggested violence ) https://www.christianbook.com/the-torchlighters-series-perpetua- story/pd/013915?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=children-0- 20%7C013915&p=1179710&dv=c&gclid=CjwKCAiAr6-ABhAfEiwADO4sfTDDEKRcZvVF3- AJv4BDZH8sGHzkljz76tSCiQRD9GZ8N8_NggkdxhoC7EkQAvD_BwE
Adventures for Dads & Kids:
https://www.restorationproject.net (outdoor excursions for fathers and sons/daughters to learn and grow together)