RESOURCE LIST
"The Gospel And..." sermon series consisted of sermons and panel discussions that gave us an eye-opening perspective on hot-button topics in our culture. This series spurred us on in diving into how God is still leading us to engage in these areas with Gospel truth and compassionate action. During our series, we heard from our pastors, elders, leaders, and some of our City Life members who specialize in these topics professionally. We got the opportunity to talk through the topics of mental health, race, sexuality and war.
Our speakers shared some helpful topical resources with us for continued education and we want to make this available to anyone interested in diving deeper.
At City Life Houston we do not shy away from hard conversations surrounding topics that may be controversial in culture. Instead we prefer to tackle these talks head on knowing God is faithful to meet us where we are and form us to be His disciples.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS BY TOPIC
TOPIC: MENTAL HEALTH
The Mindful Christian: Cultivating a Life of Intentionality, Openness & Faith by Irene Kraegel
The Sacred Slow by Alicia Britt Chole
The God-shaped Brain by Timothy Jennings
Trauma by Paul Conti
I Don’t Want To Talk About It by Terrence Real
Breathing Under Water by Richard Rohr
TOPIC: SEXUALITY
Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcy
Gay Girl Good God by Jackie Hill Perry
Live No Lies by John Mark Comer
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
The Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Ray Gregoire
Every Young Man’s Battle by Stephen Arterburn
TOPIC: RACE
Building a Multiethnic Church by Dr. Derwin Gray
Fault Lines by Voddie T. Baucham Jr.
Christian Ethics by Wayne Grudem
Urban Apologetics by Eric Mason
Insider Outsider by Bryan Loritts
Oneness Embraced by Dr. Tony Evans
Unshaken by Crawford Lorrits
Intensional by D.A. Horton
MORE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
PREOCCUPIED ADHD Support
PREOCCUPIED provides coaching programs for youth and young adults with ADHD.Manage tasks, increase productivity and take action over distractions.
Contact email: Hello@preoccupied.co
Contact number: 713.715.1587
Visit PREOCCUPIED Website at preoccupied.co
Eating Disorder Specialist
Gabrielle Ramirez Nutrition is a private practice that exists to support individuals seeking to heal from eating disorders or disordered eating, and build a positive relationship with food and their body.
Gabrielle Ramirez, MS RD LD CEDRD
Registered Dietitian
Licensed Dietitian
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Contact Email: hello@gabrielleramirez.com
Contact Number: 832-910-9652
Visit Gabrielle Ramirez Nutrition Website at www.gabrielleramirez.com
If you or someone you know is in need of immediate support, please call the Crisis Hotline 988 or visit the website by clicking below for more resources and information.