LIFE Group:
Join one of Alameda’s LIFE Groups. By “doing life together” with fellow believers, you will be supported, strengthened, and encouraged. You will also have the opportunity to share your struggles with others and hear the struggles of others. All of this, combined with prayer, makes LIFE groups a wonderful place for cultivating trust in God. For more information about Alameda LIFE groups click here.
Life Transformation Group:
Start your own LTG, which is a small group of friends who read the Bible throughout the week then get together to discuss what they read. It’s a cross between a Bible study group and an accountability group. The Alameda members who are currently in an LTG have experienced great growth in their faith as a result of this activity. Pick up a Life Transformation Group brochure at the Welcome Center or in the church office. For more information, contact Rusty or Darin.
Books:
Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges
This book walks the reader through the difficult questions and struggles that often cause people to struggle with trusting God.
Yet Will I Trust Him: Understanding God in a Suffering World by Dr. John Mark Hicks
Dr. Hicks is a theology professor at Lipscomb University who has buried a spouse and a child. This book is not light reading, but it skillfully explains the work of God in the midst of suffering, resulting in greater trust.
The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel
In this book, the author addresses the toughest objections to Christianity.
You Might Be Too Busy If…Spiritual Practices for People in a Hurry
by Dr. Gary Holloway This book will teach you how to make room in your life for God, which is essential to growing in your trust of God.
Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life by Marjorie J. Thompson
This book introduces you to the spiritual practices that are essential to growing one’s trust in God.
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
This classic work never goes out of style. In this book, former atheist C.S. Lewis lays out the fundamentals of Christianity in a way that helps believers and skeptics alike grow in their confidence of the core tenets of the Christian faith.
Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense by N.T. Wright
N.T. Wright walks the reader through the Christian faith step by step and question by question. Read this and your confidence in the Christian faith will grow, as will your trust in God.
