Small Group Study Ideas
(Click on the picture below to take a look
at a plethora of small group ideas.)
Reading Materials that Glorify God
The following faith-based materials are ones that interest me.
There are many others that I have yet to discover. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
(The newsletters, magazines, and books listed below may be
what you are looking for in a small group study!)
Newsletters and Magazines
The newsletters and magazines are a nice alternative to read online every day!
(Click on each web address to check out these publications.)
1)CatholicPhilly.com – “CatholicPhilly.com sends its free newsletter – containing local, national and world Catholic news, messages of Archbishop Nelson Perez, photography, podcasts and inspiring feature stories — each week via email.”
2)Guideposts.org/magazine – “We inspire people to believe anything is possible through faith, hope, and prayer. In all we create, we affirm the positive, unite rather than divide, and meet people where they are on their spiritual journeys. When our shared experiences are shaped by hope, supported by faith, and guided by prayer, we strengthen our spiritual wellbeing”
3)USCatholic.org – “U.S. Catholic puts faith in the context of everyday life, with a strong focus on social justice. For almost 90 years we have been a courageous, forward-thinking forum for discussion among a broad range of voices.”
4)CatholicDigest.com – “Since 1936, the stories in Catholic Digest have demonstrated that a life guided by faith can be exciting, challenging, enlivening, and joyous. While the print edition of the magazine is no longer being published, as of the summer of 2020, the articles you’ll read on CatholicDigest.com contain meaningful ways to connect faith with everyday life.”
5)FaithMag.com – “FAITH, the magazine of the Catholic Diocese of Lansing, is published ten times per year and sent to every registered Catholic home in the diocese. Many of our fellow Catholics have become disconnected from the life of the Church. Bishop Boyea believes FAITH is the best way to reach out to them, and also to give active Catholics the content and tools they need to evangelize.”
6)Liguorian.org – “Liguorian conveys a consistently joyful message of God’s plentiful redemption. We communicate timely pastoral messages to Catholics on matters of the faith, practices, Christian living, and social justice in order to enhance their conversion to Christ. Liguorian represents the best of the Catholic Tradition.”
7)Catholic.com/magazine – “Our Mission: Catholic Answers is a media ministry that serves Christ by explaining and defending the Catholic faith. We help Catholics grow in their faith, we bring former Catholics home, and we lead non-Catholics into the fullness of the truth. Our Vision: Our goal is to be the most trusted and accessible source for sharing, explaining, and defending the Catholic faith through as many media as possible: from personal contact to the most innovative means of mass communication.”
Books
These books are on several bookshelves in my family’s home.
Reading these is a great way to learn about your faith.
Pick one today and check it out!
1)“A Concise History of the Catholic Church” (Thomas Bokenkotter)
2)“Building the Body – 12 Characteristics of a FIT CHURCH” (Gary L. McIntosh and Phil Stevenson)
3) “A Life Well Lived – Discover the Rewards of an Obedient Heart” (Charles R. Swindoll)
4) “Culture Shock – A Biblical Response to Today’s Most Divisive Issues” (Chip Ingram)
5) “Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody – 12 Stories of Real People Who Discovered the Life-Changing Power of Grace” (Allen R. Hunt)
6) “Everything is Possible – Finding the Faith & Courage to Follow Your Dreams” (Jen Bricker with Sheryl Berk)
7) “50 People Every Christian Should Know – Learning from Spiritual Giants of the Faith” (Warren W. Wiersbe)
8)“52 Things Kids Need from a Dad – What Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference” (Jay Payleitner)
9) “Forgiveness – Overcoming the Impossible” (Matthew West)
10) “Friending – Real Relationships in a Virtual World” (Lynne M. Baab)
11) “From This Day Forward – Five Commitments to Fail-Proof Your Marriage” (Craig & Amy Groeschel)
12) “Gifts from Heaven – True Stories of Miraculous Answers to Prayer” (James Stuart Bell)
13) “# struggles – Following Jesus in a Selfie-Centered World” (Craig Groeschel)
14) “Hello My Name Is – Discover Your True Identity” (Matthew West)
15) “Home Run – Learn God’s Game Plan for Life and Leadership” (Kevin Myers and John C. Maxwell)
16) “I Am ____ – REWRITE Your Name – REROUTE Your Life” (Chris Stefanick)
17) “I Can Only Imagine – Stories of Eternal Hope (MercyMe)
18) “If 7:14 – An Urgent Call for Revival…It’s Time” (Bob Vander Plaats)
19) “Limitless Life – You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future” (Derwin L. Gray)
20) “Longing for the Holy – Spirituality for Everyday Life” (Renew International – Based on Selected Insights of Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I.)
21) “Life Without Limits – Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life” (Nick Vujicic)
22) “Man Myth Messiah – Answering History’s Greatest Question” (Rice Broocks)
23) “Mother Teresa – Her Essential Wisdom” (Fall River Press; edited by Carol Kelly-Gangi)
24) “90 Minutes in Heaven – A True Story of Death and Life” (Don Piper with Cecil Murphey)
25) “Noise – How Our Media-Saturated Culture Dominates Lives and Dismantles Families” (Teresa Tomeo)
26) “not a fan. What Does It Mean to Really Follow Jesus?” (Kyle Idleman)
27) “101 Things Jesus Has Done for You” (Jessica Inman)
28) “Open Mind, Faithful Heart – Reflections on Following Jesus” (Pope Francis)
29) “Perfectly Yourself – Discovering God’s Dream for You” (Matthew Kelly)
30)“Overcomer – 8 Ways to Live a Life of Unstoppable Strength, Unmovable Faith, and Unbelievable Power” (Dr. David Jeremiah)
31) “Playing with Purpose – Inside the Lives and Faith of The MLB’s Top Players” (Mike Yorkey)
32)“Raising The Perfectly Imperfect Child – Facing Challenges with Strength, Courage, and Hope” (Boris Vujicic)
33)“Raising Your Kids to Love the Lord” (Dave Stone)
34) “Rebuilt – Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, Making Church Matter” (Michael White and Tom Corcoran)
35) “Rediscover Jesus – An Invitation” (Matthew Kelly)
36) “Shaken – Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms” (Tim Tebow)
37) “Swear to God – The Promise and Power of The Sacraments” (Scott Hahn)
38) “The Day Christ Died – The Inspiring Classic on the Last 24 Hours of Jesus’ Life” (Jim Bishop)
39) “The Art of Getting Over Yourself – And Why You’ll Be Happier When You Do” (Jon Leonetti)
40) “The Case for Christ – A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus” (Lee Strobel)
41) “The Drive Factor – Getting Your Life In Gear For The 7 Areas That Matter Most” (Rick Sarkisian, Ph.D.)
42) “The Essential Catholic Handbook – A Summary of Beliefs, Practices, and Prayers” (A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication)
43) “The How-To Book of the Mass – Everything You Need to Know But No One Ever Taught You” (Michael Dubruiel)
44) “The Love Dare” (Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick)
45) “The Measure of a Man – Twenty Attributes of a Godly Man” (Gene A. Getz)
46) “The New American Bible” (Bible.USCCB.org/bible)
47) “Theology of the Body For Beginners – Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender” (Christopher West)
48) “The 3 Questions – And the Answers that Could Save Your Life” (Sean Forrest)
49) “The Purpose Driven Life – What on Earth Am I Here For?” (Rick Warren)
50) “To Light a Fire on The Earth – Proclaiming the Gospel in a Secular Age” (Robert Barron with John L. Allen, Jr.)
51) “Too Busy Not to Pray – Slowing Down to Be with God” (Bill Hybels)
52) “Tortured for Christ” (Richard Wurmbrand)
53) “Twelve Ordinary Men – How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You” (John MacArthur)
54) “Unglued – Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions” (Lysa Terkeurst)
55) “Walking with God – A Journey Through the Bible” (Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins)
56) “What Every Christian Ought to Know – Solid Grounding for a Growing Faith” (Adrian Rogers with Steve Rogers)
57) “When Changing Nothing Changes Everything – The Power of Reframing Your Life” (Laurie Polich Short)
58) “When God Doesn’t Fix It – Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can’t Live Without” (Laura Story with Jennifer Schuchmann)
59) “Why Be Catholic? – Understanding Our Experience and Tradition” (Richard Rohr with Joseph Martos)
60) “Why We’re Catholic – Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love” (Trent Horn)