Recommended Resources
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
BOOKS WE LIKE:
Below are a few websites and books we think you might find helpful, be sure to check back often as we will recommend new resources as we find them.
Top Picks
Invitation to Solitude and Silence : Experiencing God’s Transforming Presence, Ruth Haley Barton
The Remarkable Ordinary: How to Stop, Look, and Listen to Life, Frederick Buechner
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us, Adele Calhoun
Every Moment Holy: Liturgies for Daily Life, Douglas McKelvey
One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, Ann Voskamp
More Favorites
Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation, Ruth Haley Barton
The River Within: Loving God, Living Passionately, Jeff Imbach
Dark Night of the Soul: A Psychiatrist Explores the Connection Between Darkness and Spiritual Growth, Gerald May, M.D.
A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World, Paul Miller
Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life, Henri Nouwen
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers, Dane Ortland
Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making, Andrew Peterson
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life, Brian Russell
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer, Tyler Staton
The Air We Breathe: How We All We Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality, Glen Scrivener
Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life, Tish Warren
Devotionals
My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers
Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship, Jonathan Gibson
Abide in Christ (original language): A 31 day Devotional for Fellowship with Jesus, Andrew Murray
Come Away My Beloved (updated language), Frances J. Roberts
New Morning Mercies, Paul David Tripp
Commentary
Discipleship on the Edge: An Expository Journey through the Book of Revelation, Darrell Johnson
Smartphone Apps
Lectio 365 - Daily Devotions - Meditate on Scripture
Encounter - Christian Meditation - Finding the Sacred in the Ordinary
YouVersion Bible - Multiple versions and devotions by topic
The Bible Memory App - Scripture Memory Game
FRIENDS OF FLOURISH:
Spiritual Directors in the St. Louis Area
Tiffany Nevil Click Here For More Information
Melissa McKinney Click Here For More Information
Corb Heimburger Click Here For More Information
Bill McKay Click Here for More Information (search by area)
Pat Grace Click Here For More Information
Dianne Becker Click Here For More Information
Contact info@flourishworldwide.com for assistance in finding a spiritual director!
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Lisa Haase- riseconsultingintl.com
Lisa has been part of Flourish's founding conversations and strategy. We have collaborated on workshops and outreach. Lisa created Rise Consulting International to come alongside Executive Leaders to help fast-growing or stagnant organizations. Rise is uniquely suited to unearth leaders and unleash people directly impacting mission and vision mobilization of single and multi-site businesses, churches, non-profits, or academic institutions at various stages of development. She is an excellent, discerning source of being "onsite with insight." She has the ability and the team to go from Vision to Activation to accomplish clarified goals.
Retreat Center- mercycenterstl.org
Mercy Conference and Retreat Center located in the heart of Saint Louis (Frontenac) is easily accessible and graciously hosts retreats, meetings and provides contemplative space for drawing near to God. Mercy Center offers personal quiet days away as well as weekend and longer retreats that work for your schedule. They offer classes and are gracious to open their lovely grounds so that you can walk their outdoor prayer labyrinth and more. A beautiful quiet space to 'get away with God' that you can fit into your schedule all for a minimal fee (no charge for walking grounds, simply sign in) and with the amenities of your own private room and meals.
Adele and Doug Calhoun- calhounministries.org
Ordained pastors committed to helping people love God, themselves, and others with all their mind, heart, and strength, Adele was our first speaker at a gathering in January 2022 on the topic of Discernment. Adele compiled the Spiritual Disciplines Handbook which we use regularly as a resource in Spiritual Direction.
Prayer Massage- janetkgray.com
Have you felt comfort knowing that someone was praying for you? You can enjoy a prayer massage (30 or 60 min) with licensed massage therapist Jan Gray. She will pray over you aloud or silently during the massage session as you give her direction of your concerns. She offers this private session in her home in Fenton. Call or text her if you have questions, 314-578-1385.
Christine Gordon and Hope Blanton have an excellent website including podcasts on various psalms included in their teaching series. Listen to this one on Psalm 1 to learn about how we Flourish.
“At His Feet” is offering a weekend retreat from 2/2-2/4 in Rockport, TX.... by the beach! The theme of the retreat is "Does God Hear Me?" Grab a friend or go alone, it is sure to be a wonderful time drawing near to God. To find out more, click this link: https://www.athisfeetstudies.com/retreat