MADE FOR PEOPLE
Isolation may be the norm of modern life, but it doesn’t have to be the story of yours, and it isn’t what you were made for. In fact, you were made to be among people who know you fully and love you anyway. Leave behind loneliness and build the life of deep connection you long for. Discover the art of fostering life-giving, life-long friendships and the individual habits that make them possible.

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TREASURES IN THE DARK

Sometimes, the most valuable treasures are found in the darkest of times. In fact, it's often in the very heart of our deepest pain and struggle that God chooses to reveal his most precious gifts. This book of 90 short reflections will help you find the hope God has for you in your most painful places.

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BLESS - 5 EVERYDAY WAYS TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AND CHANGE THE WORLD

When you’ve been transformed by God’s love, you can’t help but want others to experience the same grace and freedom. But how do you share it without scaring them away or offending them? For most Christians, “evangelism” is an intimidating word that suggests handing out tracts to strangers or doing other awkward things.

This book offers five simple, straightforward practices that will allow any believer to do just that. By consistently living them out, you can affect not just individual lives but your entire neighborhood and community—one person at a time.

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EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS DAY BY DAY

Part of the bestselling Emotionally Healthy Spirituality book collection, this 40-day devotional will help you nurture the kind of healthy relationships you long for.

Emotionally Healthy Relationships Day by Day, like its sister devotional Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day, is your invitation into the ancient yet powerful discipline of the Daily Office, the practice of pausing morning and evening to reflect on God's work in your life.

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HOW TO PRAY AND READ YOUR BIBLE: SIMPLE STEPS FOR SPENDING TIME WITH GOD
It can be challenging to spend time with a God you can’t touch or see. The good news is that when we take steps to move closer to God, he promises to do the same. This resource, created by the West Side team, will guide you through practical ways to start spending regular time with God though prayer and Bible reading. Get a copy near the Next Steps Area at West Side.

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HOW TO PRAY: A SIMPLE GUIDE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE
Is prayer a challenging area in your spiritual journey? It doesn’t have to be. How to Pray takes a raw, real, and relevant look at prayer for everyone―from the committed follower of Jesus to the skeptic and the scared. Full of biblically sound wisdom, How to Pray will offer honest encouragement and real-life methods to refresh your spirit and help you practice life-giving and life-changing prayer.

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EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY
It's impossible to be spiritually mature, while remaining emotionally immature. Too many people avoid conflict in the name of Christianity, ignore their anger, sadness, and fear, and live without boundaries. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality offers a biblical integration of emotional health and the spiritual practice of slowing down and quieting your life to experience a firsthand relationship with Jesus. 

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EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY DAY BY DAY
We all struggle to find daily time to be with God for the nourishment of our souls. This 40 Day devotional invites you to the ancient and yet powerful spiritual discipline of the Daily Office, the practice of pausing morning and evening to reflect on God's work in your life.

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YOUVERSION BIBLE APP
This most-downloaded Bible App not only gives your phone or tablet quick access to several versions of the Bible, but it also has a growing number of resources to help you: Bible reading plans, daily guided reflections, prayer tools and ways to connect with your friends about what you’re reading. You can even use the Bible App to listen to an audio version of Scripture! To see a few recommendations for reading plans, click here. Follow West Side on YouVersion by clicking "learn more." 

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LECTIO365
Want to listen to a spoken reflection with prayer and Scripture prompts? Lectio 365 is a free daily devotional resource that helps you slow down and pray with the Bible every day. You can use their app to access morning and evening prayers so you can open and close each day with God.


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WRITE IT DOWN JOURNAL
Do you want to grow in your ability to experience God at work in your life? The habit of writing down notes through journaling is a great way to slow down and keep track of what you're learning and observing. We created a simple journal with examples of ways to take notes (Sunday worship notes, daily reflection, prayer requests, and more). Hard copies are available for a suggested donation at the Next Steps Area in our concourse, or you can access the digital version to print out on your own.

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BIBLE
Do you need a Bible? Would you like a copy in a translation that is easily understood? We would love to give you a free Bible. Come by the Next Steps area to get a copy of the Bible in the New Living Translation.

RIGHTNOW MEDIA DIGITAL LIBRARY
Want to watch or listen to some videos that will strengthen your understanding of the Bible and challenge you to follow Jesus? Or, perhaps you’re looking for some faith-based videos and devotionals for your family? We’ve got you covered! We have a FREE account for you on RightNow Media, a digital library of resources. Go to www.wschurch.org/rnm to sign up for your free account. Then, download the app or go to the website and start exploring!

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