Our Favorite New Devotion Resources

Devotion books:

• Jesus Listens by Sarah Young: If you loved Jesus Calling, check out Sarah Young’s newer daily devotional that will guide you through simple, scripture-based prayers.
• Comforts from the Cross by Elyse Fitzpatrick: This 30-day devotional centers on the gospel and how seeing it more clearly can transform how we see ourselves and the world around us.
• In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms by Dane Ortund: From the author of Gentle and Lowly, this daily devotion book takes you deep into the Psalms and all of the emotions and human experiences that they reflect!
• Dear Girl by Well Watered Women: This site has so many good devotionals, and this one is geared specifially to tweens and teens. Each day includes some great questions at the end to process what you’re learning.

Books:

• Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey: This beautiful book has become a favorite of our year-round team! In it you will find liturgies for every occasion imaginable.
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer: This book has been transformative for so many people we know! John Mark Comer makes the case for slowing down to avoid the “hurry sickness” we all feel these days.
• Reactivity: How the Gospel Transforms our Actions and Reactions by Paul David Tripp: This book is all about engaging with technology and social media through a gospel lens.
• Speak Love by Annie Downs: This updated version of Annie’s book is a great read as we think about our words and their impact on others.
• The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility by Heather Holleman: If you love a DMC at camp, this book is a great resource for thinking about relationships and how our deep, meaningful relationships are so honoring to God.
• Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy by Bob Goff: Learn how to stay focused on what’s important (Jesus!) and not allow the distractions of the world to interfere.

Podcasts and Websites:

• The Bible Recap Podcast: This quick daily podcast pairs directly with the reading plan in your YouVersion Bible app. With just a few minutes every day, you’ll read through the entire Bible in just one year! The podcast then helps explain and show you Jesus in what you just read.
• Well-Watered Women Co: This website (with a Greystone Girl connection!) is full of resources and studies to guide your time in scripture. Their “how to study the Bible” guide would be a great place to start!
• The WHOA That’s Good Podcast: This counselor-recommended podcast by Sadie Robertson Huff is full of encouragement and wisdom as she asks Christian authors and speakers for their best advice.
• She Reads Truth Podcast: So many of our campers and counselors love the She Reads Truth devotionals, and the weekly podcast goes along with what the community is reading at that time. They are about to start a I Will Give You Rest study that is perfect for the new year.
• Poderwell: One of our former concert artists Jillian Edwards started a podcast called Ponderwell. These short podcasts focus on pondering the Bible and focusing on what’s important. It’s a great dose of truth in small listens.

Let us know your favorite devotionals and podcasts right now. Comment below!