Resources

As a community, we are taking these 40 days of Lent to read the same scriptures and devotionals together, and choosing to add one practice to our lives, and also to subtract something for 40 days.

This booklet will walk you through the six weeks of Lent with scriptures, reflections, questions, artwork, and space for you to journal if you wish. We have intentionally created this devotional to help you process and walk through Jesus’ story, beginning with his triumphal entry to Jerusalem, through the Last Supper and his betrayal, then the crucifixion and resurrection. Each devotional entry will look at Jesus’ story through the lens of his humility. As you read, journal, and engage with the discussion questions, we would encourage you to invite your family and friends to join you on this journey. Invite others to pray for you, that God would highlight specific parts of this story for you.

Starting your journey with Jesus may leave you feeling lost or wondering ‘what is my next step?’ Here are a few books and other resources to help you on your journey! Saying ‘yes’ to Jesus for the first time? Let us know! We have a free booklet to help you get started. Email info@shvchurch.org and let us know you’re starting the journey!

Start Here by Don Williams

A great intro to Kingdom essentials and next steps for new followers of Jesus.

What if Jesus was Serious? by Skye Jethani

A verse by verse breakdown of Jesus’ most famous message, the Sermon on the Mount.

Why Jesus? by Nicky Gumbel

A very brief book answering some basic questions of who Jesus is and why He matters.

SHV’s Daily Prayer Guide

A daily guide to help you pray and read scripture every day!

Here are a handful of next steps to take you further in your journey with Jesus. You’ll find some books that we’re reading together as a team, as well as recommendations to grow deeper in your faith.

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

What would it look like to become an apprentice of Jesus? Comer lays out some great tools to help us follow Jesus better!

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero

What if your emotional health isn’t as good as you think it is? Here are steps to help you become emotionally mature.

What if Jesus was Serious: About Prayer?

Wanting to grow your prayer life? WIJWS:AP is filled with short, digestible devotionals to help change the way you pray.

Spiritual Practices Guide

35 practices for you to ‘try on’ to help you grow closer to Jesus.

Download these helpful apps to your smart phone or tablet as tools to help you on your journey!

The SHV Church App

Stay connected to what’s happening at SHV, gain access to messages, resources, and more! Download today.

YouVersion Bible App

The most accessible Bible app in the world! Filled with reading plans and different translations, download YouVersion to help you grow!

ReadScripture

From the creators of the Bible Project, ReadScripture is a great tool to help you read your Bible every day! Download here.

Church Center

Looking for easy ways to give or sign up for events? Use the ChurchCenter app and add Smoky Hill Vineyard as your church! Download the app here.

Jesus calls us to a life of repentance, humility, and reconciliation. Join in our pursuit of justice and peace as we navigate what racial healing looks like for each of us as individuals, as a community at SHV, and for our country.” It’s important that we always start with the individual.

One Blood by John M Perkins

This is a great invitation to learn how our faith intersects with race, culture, and justice.

The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby

A look at the church’s complicated history with racial injustice and how to repent.

Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman

Thurman’s book considers Jesus’ heart for the oppressed and the disenfranchised.

Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison

A great resource on building bridges, and having meaningful conversations to bring change.