Recommended Articles, Books, and Spiritual Formation Resources for our time in the wilderness:
Articles
“Love in the Time of Coronavirus” and “Leading Beyond the Blizzard” by Andy Crouch
Coronavirus and Christian Theology by Patrick Mitchel
“The Exchange” blog by Ed Stetzer (Christian author compiling helpful articles)
“Christianity Offers No Answers About the Coronavirus. It's Not Supposed To” by N.T. Wright
“Where Is God in a Pandemic?” by James Martin
“On the Spirituality of Quarantine” by Craig Barnes
“Balancing Life: Teens, Stress, and Anxiety” from researchers at Virginia Tech
Books
“Liturgy of the Ordinary” by Tish Harrison Warren (since we’re all stuck in the ordinary right now)
“Life Together” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (since we can’t be together)
“Acedia and Me” and “The Cloister Walk” by Kathleen Norris (since this is a season for contemplation)
“Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering” by Timothy Keller (since this is a difficult time for so many)
“Living the Resurrection” by Eugene Peterson and “Surprised by Hope” by N.T. Wright (since Christ is risen!)
Prayer Resources
20 Prayers to Pray During This Pandemic by Jen Pollock Michel
Daily Prayer hosted by the Trinity Mission
Introduction to Contemplative Prayer taught by Chuck Degroat
“God Moments” from members and friends of First Presbyterian Church