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Whether you’re brand new to faith or looking to go deeper in your understanding and practice of following Jesus, we hope these resources help you grow in every way. While West Side does not endorse every idea presented by every author, we recognize that we can listen to teaching and submit to the Bible as our ultimate authority (Acts 17:11).

New Year’s Resources

Ready to start the new year with purpose and a fresh sense of direction from God? Need help getting unstuck? We’ve gathered a set of meaningful, hope-filled resources designed to help you grow—spiritually, relationally, emotionally, and in everyday life.

ADVENT 2025
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we want to practice and experience hope. Advent is a spiritual season that reminds us that God is at work in our waiting. We’re providing several resources and prompts to help us hold onto the hope of Jesus throughout December.

BIBLE PROMISES FOR FORGIVENESS

Forgiveness can be hard―but freedom is waiting for you on the other side. God wants to redeem your past from the clutches of hurt and pain. This pocket-size book of Scriptures provides hundreds of Bible promises to help you discover the relief, reconciliation, and restoration that is possible with God’s help.

THE TECH-WISE FAMILY
Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using Internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world's knowledge at our fingertips. And it's definitely not just about the kids. Anyone who has felt their family relationships suffer or their time slip away amid technology's distractions will find in this book a path forward to reclaiming their real life in a world of devices.

BOUNDARIES IN MARRIAGE
Learn when to say yes and how to say no in the context of your marriage relationship. Healthy boundaries are the property lines that define and protect you and your spouse as individuals. Once you have them in place, a good marriage can become better, and a less-than-satisfying one can even be saved. Discover how boundaries can make life better today!

ARE MY KIDS ON TRACK?
How can you raise courageous, compassionate, resilient, and empathetic kids? We have many tools for tracking our children's physical and intellectual development, but what about their hearts and souls? As you discover appropriate milestones for your child and encourage healthy development, you'll also learn the unique patterns of boys and girls, helping both genders flourish. Every chapter is filled with decades of experience, valuable research, and user-friendly practices to make supporting your child's heart and soul development a part of daily family 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.

PRAYER IN THE NIGHT
Where do you find comfort when you lie awake worrying or weeping in the night? This book offers a prayerful and frank approach to the difficulties in our ordinary lives at work, at home, and in a world filled with uncertainty.

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.

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.

THE INTENTIONAL YEAR: SIMPLE RHYTHMS FOR FINDING FREEDOM, PEACE, AND PURPOSE
Life doesn’t have to be something that just happens to us. It’s time to start practicing the life-giving rhythms of an intentional life. This isn’t just about aspirations or self-improvement―a flourishing life is tangible and possible. With stories, practices, and a road map into intentionality, this book will guide you into simple ways to grow personally and spiritually.

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.

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.

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.

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! We recently added some of our devotionals as reading plans. Learn more and follow West Side on YouVersion by clicking "learn more."

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.

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!

EPHESIANS STUDY GUIDE
Many people say they want to know the Bible better but don't know how to get started. Digging deep into a single book can be life-changing and help you become more confident in your understanding of God's word. Hard copies of this resource are available at the Next Steps Area.

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.

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