Resources

Looking for a church? We all go to the same church, The Orchard – Barrington. If you’re in the Chicago area, come for a visit. If you plan on visiting, let us know. We’d love to meet you! If you’re not in the Chicago area, check out The Gospel Coalition’s church directory.

If you’re considering seeking Christian counseling, we recommend this article from CCEF about key points to consider. We’ve been helped by great counseling resources at CCEF.

We pray you find these resources helpful to you:

“Real Hope. Real Life.” Videos

Women’s Stories from our “Stories and Songs” events

Understanding and Applying the Gospel

“Always Good News: Why the Message of Jesus is Good Every Day”  by Scott Lothery

“Because He Loves Me” by Elyse Fitzpatrick

“How People Change” book and study guide by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp

“Real Change” by Andrew Nicholls and Helen Thorne

“What is the Gospel?” by Greg Gilbert

Abuse

“Is It My Fault?” by Lindsey Holcomb and Justin Holcomb

“Shame Interrupted” by Edward Welch

“The Life of David: Abuse” sermon by Pastor Colin Smith

Anxiety and Depression

“Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness” by Edward Welch

“Depression: The Way Up When You Are Down” by Edward Welch (mini book)

“Overcoming Anxiety: Relief for Worried People” by David Powlison (mini book)

“Running Scared” by Edward Welch

“When I am Afraid” by Edward Welch

Cancer

“Don’t Waste Your Cancer” by John Piper

Emotions

“Cross-Shaped Emotions” outline from Pastor Tom Olson

Infertility

Meredith Hodge blog

Marriage

“Marriage Matters” by Winston Smith

“When Sinners Say I Do” by Dave Harvey

Parenting

“Give Them Grace” by Elyse Fitzpatrick

“Parenting” by Paul David Tripp

Sexuality

Harvest USA

Suffering and Trials

“Hope When It Hurts” by Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton

“Strength in Weariness” by Laura Kleinschmidt