Personal Growth

The following resources were compiled to help you grow in your personal relationship with Christ through Bible Study, Prayer, Evangelism, Purity, and Reading. We will update this list whenever new resources are found.

Bible Study

YouVersion
Our favorite Bible reading site, complete with bible reading plans. They have apps for iPhone and Android.

Logos Bible Software
Our recommended paid Bible study tool. Very in-depth and lots of commentaries. Includes app for iOS. Definitely worthwhile if you plan to develop sermons regularly.

The Blue Letter Bible
An online resource for in-depth Bible study. There are a number of commentaries, concordances, a Greek and Hebrew dictionaries, and other study tools available all for free.

Lectio Divina
An ancient practice to experience the presence of God through reading and listening, prayer, meditation and contemplation.

Fuel Devotions
Fuel is a series of weekly devotions providing daily bible readings, reflections and prayers arranged around a single topic.

Prayer

Prayer of Examen
A daily spiritual exercise typically credited to St. Ignatius of Loyola [1491-1556], who encouraged fellow followers to engage in the practice for developing a deeper level of spiritual sensitivity and for recognizing and receiving the assistance of the Holy Spirit.

Examen.me
A simple-to-use web site that fosters your personal interaction with God. This modern approach to ancient devotional practices guides you to examen your life as you meditate on scripture, pray, and journal all of your reflections.

Evangelism

World Religions Index
Are you interacting with a student who believes a religion you know nothing about? Get educated here.

EveryStudent.com
This website is designed for students to ask hard questions. Don’t ignore students’ doubt; point them here and let their curiosity drive them to Christ.

Overflow Today
Free 3 to 5-minute podcasts on how to naturally “overflow” into your not-yet-Christian friends’ lives with the gospel.

Resources for Purity

X3 Watch Software
Free software for monitoring Internet activity and setting up accountability partners.

Covenant Eyes Software
This paid Internet accountability and filtering software offers more options and customizability.

Setting Captives Free
Website providing free online classes for helping people overcome addiction.

Porn Again Christian
A frank discussion on pornography & masturbation for God’s men written by Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle.

Deeper Growth

Recommended Reading
A list of books divided out by topic and recommended by Ignite staff and leaders.