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Hello, Friend.

 

     I'm glad you decided to check out our Resources page.  These are some of the wonderful sites and resources I've discovered over the past several years.  They range from Bible study tools and daily devotionals to great sites for kids and teens, with a whole lot more in between!  There's something here for just about everyone and new content is added periodically.  So please feel free to take some time and check them out.  If you have a helpful site or resource to recommend, or if you have a question or comment about any of the material here on the website, please feel free to contact me.  I'd love to hear from you.

 

     In the meantime, enjoy browsing and may God bless you abundantly!

 

In God's Love,

 

Sister Angela 

 

Angela Dobbins,

Ministry Founder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bible Study Tools

 

Bible Toolbox

 

Blue Letter Bible

Study tools, commentaries, devotionals and more.

 

Biblos.com

 

A very comprehensive study tool with parallel translations, lexicons, 

cross references, multi-lingual & more.

 

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"BibleGateway.com- read and research Scripture online

in the language or translation of your choice."

 

 

 

 

Study Light

 

Bible Study resources- various Bible translations, parallel & interlinear Bibles, encyclopedias, dictionaries, commentaries, lexicons, devotionals, ministry forums, and more!

 

 

Audio Bible

 

HTML Bible

Speaking Bible, Speed Bible, Greek & Hebrew Parallel Bibles & More!

 

"I Lift My Eyes" Verse Index

Find Bible verses on many topics, as well as Christian quotes & other resources here.

 

e-Sword Home

E-sword

 

Free downloadable Bible study software- a fast and effective way 

to study the Bible.  Feature rich and user friendly with lots of capabilities.

 

 

 

God's Yellow Pages

Bible verse topical index- "Let your fingers do the walking through the Bible"

 

 

BibleTexts.com

 

Christian writings, and Christian values, practices, teachings, and history prior to 313 A.D.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bible Trivia

 

 

You must have Javascript enabled to view this quiz. Free Christian Bible Trivia Quiz

 

ChristiansUnite.com Daily Bible Trivia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Devotionals

 

Family Devotionals by Josh McDowell

 

Christianity.com Daily Devotionals

 

Rest Ministries daily devtionals for those with chronic illness or pain

Daily Devotionals by Rest Ministries

 

Daily Devotionals from Blue Letter Bible 

 

Gospelcom.net Daily Devotionals

 

Day by Day Devotionals by Chuck Swindoll at Insight for Living

 

 

 

 

 

Family Resources

 

Family Devotionals by Josh McDowell

 

 

SCRIPTURE MEMORY 

FELLOWSHIP

 

"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword,
piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
Hebrews 4:12

 

Scripture Memory Fellowship's materials are great for families or individuals who desire to memorize Scripture.  Memory programs, books and CDs available for preschool age through advanced adult.  An excellent resource!  Great for homeschooling!

 


 

 

Youth & Teen Resources

 

 

 

 

The Teenage Q&A Book

by Josh McDowell and Bill Jones

 

This book answers 230 questions teenagers ask about parents, self image, peer pressure, friends, dating, love, sex and abuse.  Youth experts Josh McDowell and Bill Jones jump into the middle of over 230 questions common among teenagers with honest, frank and straight-to-the-point answers.

 

 

 

 

Daily Youth Devotionals

by Josh McDowell

 

 

 

 

 

SloppyNoodle.com

 

"Our passion is to see people meet Jesus in a personal way and in turn live a victorious, overcoming and relevant life."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verticalthought.org

A magazine of understanding for tomorrow's leaders.

 

 

Younglife.org

"Young Life brings the good news of Jesus Christ into the lives of adolescents with an approach that is respectful of who kids are and hopeful about who they can be."

 

Radio Show & Teen Hope Line

It's more than my call-in radio show, it is about you and for you.

Check it out!

 

 

AIR ONE Radio- the Positive Alternative

 

 

 

 

Children's Sites

 

BigIdeaFun.com

BigIdeaFun.com

Activities, Puzzles, Games, Adventures & More- Just for Kids!

 

Kidsranch.org

"A cool site featuring games, jokes, music and stories. Try to escape the ants! Ripple the water! Play a piano!" - Eric Elder Ministries

 

 

The Official Berenstain Bears' Website  

There's lots to do in Bear Country with Brother, Sister and the whole gang!  A wonderful, interactive site for kids with lots to do and great books for purchase.  The stories of Stan & Jan Berenstain help kids learn to love reading while teaching them many important lessons about life.

 

 

 

 

Drama Team Resources

 

DramaShare- your Christian Drama Resource Center

"Royalty free Christian drama scripts, skits, sketches, sermon starters, full length drama, plus proven ministry organization and training support for your entire ministry."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mental Health Resources

 

  "For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

2 Timothy 2:13 KJV

 

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National Mental Health Association

Improving mental health for all Americans through 

advocacy, education, research & service.

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

 

Mental Health Ministries

"To Erase the Stigma of Mental Illness" in our Faith Communities

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness

 

NAMI FaithNet

NAMI's Outreach to Faith Communities

 

Shadow Voices- finding HOPE in mental illness

 

 

 

 

Online Christian Radio

 

 

 

 

 

94.9 FM KLTY Radio

"America's # 1 Christian Radio Station" - Listen Live!

 

KLove Radio- positive & encouraging

 

 

 

 

Chronic Illness/Pain/Disability

 

National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week

Sept. 14-20, 2009

 

Invisibleillnessweek.com

 

 

Rest Ministries - HopeKeepers

Joyfully serving those with chronic illness.  

We have over 300 pages of support "groups," resources, links and more--even HopeKeepers Groups throughout the U.S. and beyond, as well as HopeKeepers Magazine.

 

"I highly recommend this site to individuals who may be suffering from chronic illness and/or pain.  It is also a wonderful resource for friends and loved ones, as well as those in ministry.  Lisa Copen is the director of Rest Ministries.  The Lord is using Lisa and her team of volunteers to do a wonderful work and the resources they offer are extensive and so helpful !" 

 

Sincerely, 

Angela Dobbins

TLFM Founder 

 

 

 

The Comfort Zone Bookstore

"Hope for those with illness & pain from Rest Ministries"

 

There are lots of wonderful, helpful resources here- far more than just books!  I can't say enough about it!  So be sure to check it out and refer a friend! :)  Angela

 

 

 

FibroTalk Support Community

An online community offering excellent support & resources for sufferers of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndromes.  

Great site for friends & loved ones, as well.

 

 

ImmuneSupport.com

World's Largest Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Site!

 

Annie's Pages

 

Encouragement & comfort for those with chronic illness and pain- very heart-warming and inspirational !

 

Annie's Chronic Pain and Illness Page

Annie's Comfort Page

Annie's Encouragement Pages

 

 

 

 

Copingwithdisability.com

 

Updated daily.  Lots of great articles here.  A great resource for those living with disabilities or anyone seeking information on an extensive variety of disability related topics.  The site is operated by a great guy, Rudy Sims, who lives courageously with cerebral palsy.  Check it Out!

 

Joni & Friends International Disability Center

Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada in 1979 to communicate the gospel and equip Christ-honoring churches worldwide to evangelize and disciple people affected by disabilities.

 

 
Visit Rest Ministries and HopeKeepers Sunroom

 

 

WWW.DisabilitySecrets.com

Tips, Advice, Explanations & Answers

     

    "The information, tips and advice presented here can help you understand: 1) How to apply for benefits with the Social Security Administration, 2) How the SSDI and SSI system works, 3) What SSA doesn't tell you about the application and appeal process, 4) What you can do on your own as a disabled applicant to help your case, 5) When you should consider getting a disability advocate, representative, or attorney and 6) What you should never do that might potentially harm your case."

 

 


Heaven Is Real- Lessons on Earthly Joy

by Don Piper & Cecil Murphy

Heaven is real...so how should we spend our time on earth?

After his miraculous and transforming 90 Minutes in Heaven (a true story of death and life), Don Piper is bringing God's healing message to earth, sharing the spiritual lessons he's learned to show all of us how to embrace God's grace in the here and now- as well as the hereafter.

 

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Winning Your Disability Case

 

A helpful and insightful article by Scott E. Davis, PC.  Mr. Davis is a social security and long-term disability insurance attorney in Phoenix, AZ who represents clients throughout the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

E-mail Stationary

 

Stationary Heaven e-mail stationary

 

Cloudeight E-mail Stationary

"Free email Stationery for Outlook Express / Microsoft Outlook and Windows Vista / Windows Mail.  Our promise to you -We're Family-Safe! No spyware, no adware, no tricks, just great family fun! Over 31 million downloads and counting!"

 

 

 

 

Quote Resources

 

 

Inspirational Quotes

 

QuoteWorld

Over 15,000 quotations and famous quotes

 

Daily Christian Quote

 

 

 

 

Research Tools

 

Library Spot

A virtual library resource center

 

 

Internet Public Library

 

 

BibleTexts.com

Christian writings, and Christian values, practices, teachings, and history prior to 313 A.D.

 

 

 

 

Outreach Ministries

 

 

 

Operation Blessing International- breaking the cycle of suffering.  

Help feed those who are hungry.

 

                   

Prison Fellowship

 

 

freeBIBLES.net

Put a Holy Bible in the hands of the
very poor, sick and imprisoned

 

 

 

Sharing God's Word with the World

 

American Bible Society

 

The Mission of the American Bible Society is to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so all people may experience its life-changing message.

 

 

 

 

 

The Bible

 making the bible heard

 

 

BibleSociety.org.uk

 

Bible Society is an advocate for the Bible in contemporary cultures, resourcing and 

influencing those who shape society and 

making the Bible heard by all.

 

 

 

 

 

Other Ministry Sites

 

The Ranch

"A spiritual retreat center, right here on the Internet. This is a place where you can unwind, relax, and spend some time with God.  You can listen to music that will clear your mind, hear a story that will touch your heart, or watch a message that will stir your soul." - Eric Elder Ministries

 

Jews for Jesus

 

Muslims Seeking Jesus

 

 

Josh McDowell Ministry

 

"Serving others until the whole world hears..."

 

Answering life's tough questions...  How do you know God exists?  Is Jesus really God?  Why does a good God allow evil to exist?  Can I trust the Bible?  What hope does Christianity really offer the world?  

Visit Josh McDowell Ministry for answers and insight into these and other compelling questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal Development & Inspiration

 

Uplifting, Inspirational Christian Affirmations from God's Word

These affirmations are daily reassurance based on God's Word, beautifully illustrated, and each with Scripture reference included.

 

 

Life Support System
         sharing life, love and laughter

Spiritual development, motivation & insight from Steve Goodier, founder and publisher of Your Life Support System, an e-zine with 100,000 subscribers since 1999.

 

 

Heaven Is Real- Lessons on Earthly Joy

by Don Piper & Cecil Murphy

"Heaven is real...so how should we spend our time on earth?"

"After his miraculous and transforming 90 Minutes in Heaven (a true story of death and life), Don Piper is bringing God's healing message to earth, sharing the spiritual lessons he's learned to show all of us how to embrace God's grace in the here and now- as well as the hereafter."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting & Awesome

 

Hubble Site

 

Amazing images from the Hubble space telescope & lots of information about the wondrous universe of which we are a part.  Check out the awesome handiwork of our Creator God! 

 

 

 

 

Volunteering & Service

 

ChristianVolunteering.org

 

Search over 5,000 volunteer opportunities at home and abroad.  

Volunteer, recruit, find resources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PrisonerAlert.com

 

Become part of a vital and important ministry of intercession and solidarity with those who suffer for their faith in Christ. As an advocate for our brothers and sisters in chains you will be encouraging them when you 

write to them in prison and supporting them when you write to 

officials on their behalf.

 

 

Knit for Kids

A Surge of Sweaters, an Outpouring of Love...

volunteer your talents & help kids in need.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bibles Unbound

 

Send New Testaments in the appropriate language directly to the field. This unique program gives you the ability to stand alongside our persecuted brothers and sisters and help create a witness for Jesus Christ in hostile lands right from your own home.

 

 

Rest Ministries 

Virtual Volunteer Opportunities...God wants to use you--NOW!

"Nearly 100% of Rest Ministries volunteers live with at least one chronic illness. Around here we consider that credibility, not disability." --Lisa Copen, Rest Ministries Director

 

 

Everyday Giving Blog

All about different ways of giving back to help others

 

 

 

 

Salvation/The Good News

 

Four Spiritual Laws

Available in multiple languages, various English, printable pdf, text and other versions.

Flash Movie

English Web Version

All Versions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharing God's Word with the World

 

American Bible Society

 

The Mission of the American Bible Society is to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so all people 

may experience its life-changing message.

 

 

 

 

 

The Bible

 making the bible heard

 

 

BibleSociety.org.uk

 

Bible Society is an advocate for the Bible in contemporary cultures, resourcing and influencing those who shape society and 

making the Bible heard by all.

 

 

 

 

Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God. 

His life and death are a testament to God's great love for humankind.

Discover who Jesus really was and is today... 

find out how knowing Him can change your life forever.

 

 

The Jesus Film Project

 

...Watch It Now!

 

Available for Real Player in over 1,000 languages, in an audiodrama, as well as children's version.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Josh McDowell Ministry

 

"Serving others until the whole world hears..."

 

Answering life's tough questions...  How do you know God exists?  Is Jesus really God?  Why does a good God allow evil to exist?  Can I trust the Bible?  What hope does Christianity really offer the world?  

Visit Josh McDowell Ministry for answers and insight into these and other compelling questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MORE TO COME!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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