Resources for the Pursuit of Presence
A life of presence isn’t a destination but a journey. We are explorers, not experts. And that’s why I’ve put together this list of additional resources for moving toward authentic, daily relationship with God and with people. This list is not all-inclusive (I’d love for you to leave your suggestions in the comments!). But I hope these poems, podcasts, articles, and books urge each of us to continue seeking a life of intimate connection and community, no matter the circumstance.
If you missed my series “Pursuing Presence in Isolation,” you can CLICK HERE to go back to part one.
Poems
“The Darker the Dirt, The Richer the Soil” by Sarah Bourns
“Hard and Holy” by D.J. May Hejtmanek
Articles/Essays
“How to Train Yourself to be Attentive to God’s Voice” by Sarah K. Butterfield
“Trading Your Weakness for God’s Strength” by Clarissa Moll
“The Need to Be” by Jessica Alessio
“Trusting God with Your Broken Heart” by Grace Kelley
“How to Talk to God Like a Human” by Sarah E. Westfall
“The God Box” by Tiffany J. Marie
“Building Friendships” by Bethany McMillon
“When You’re Feeling Alone” by Jessica Faith Hagen
“Beating Our Crushing Expectation of Self-Sufficiency with Community” by Erika Rachelle Anderson
“The Sympathetic Listener” by Yolanda Lichty
“Back Together but Feeling Alone” by Abigail Rehmert
“Strength in Vulnerability” by Jennie Denney
Podcasts
Jen’s New Song (Episodes: “Weep with those who weep” and “We can always sing”)
Books*
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani
Be Still: Leaning into God When Everything Falls Apart (a devotional) edited by Sarah E. Westfall
This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers by K.J. Ramsey (Coming May 12, 2020. Preorder now.)
All My Friends Have Issues: Building Remarkable Relationships with Imperfect People (Like Me) by Amanda Anderson
Show Up: A Guide for Loving Well in the Wake of Loss by Sarah E. Westfall (available for free digital download for a limited time)
Look and See by Sarah Damaska (free ebook sign-up)
Do you have a resource you’d like to add to the list? I invite you to leave your suggestion in the comments.
* Books section contains some Amazon affiliate links.
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