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
Short Video What is the Gospel? by Cole and Kayla Mizel
“What is the Gospel?” book by Greg Gilbert
“Always Good News: Why the Message of Jesus is Good Every Day” book by Scott Lothery
“Because He Loves Me” book by Elyse Fitzpatrick
“How People Change” book and study guide by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp
“Real Change” workbook by Andrew Nicholls and Helen Thorne
Questions on the Christian Faith
Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion by Rebecca McLaughlin
Is Christianity Good for the World? by Sharon James
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
“Overcoming Anxiety: Relief for Worried People” by David Powlison (mini book)
A Small Book for the Anxious Heart by Ed Welch
Knowing God’s Peace: 31-Day Devotionals for Life – Paul Tautges
“Running Scared” by Edward Welch
“When I am Afraid: A Step by Step Guide Away From Fear and Anxiety ” by Edward Welch
Zoe’s Hiding Place: When You are Anxious – David Powlison (children’s book)
Cancer
“Don’t Waste Your Cancer” by John Piper
Depression
“Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness” by Edward Welch
“Depression: The Way Up When You Are Down” by Edward Welch (mini book)
Emotions
“Cross-Shaped Emotions” outline from Pastor Tom Olson
Untangling Emotions by Alasdair Groves and Winston T. Smith
Infertility
Marriage
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller
“Marriage Matters” by Winston Smith
“When Sinners Say I Do” by Dave Harvey
Parenting
“Give Them Grace” by Elyse Fitzpatrick
“Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family” by Paul David Tripp
Relationships
When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man – Ed Welch
Why Do I Care? When Others’ Approval Matters Too Much (mini-book) – Amy Baker
Sexuality
Shame
Shame: Being Known and Loved: 31 Day Devotionals for Life by Esther Liu