>Spiritual Formation
"Spiritual Formation is the activity of the Holy Spirit which molds our lives into the likeness of Jesus Christ. This likeness is one of deep intimacy with God and genuine compassion for all of creation. The Spirit works not only in the lives of individuals but also in the church, shaping it into the Body of Christ. We cooperate with this work of the Spirit through certain practices that make us more open and responsive to the Spirit's touch - spiritual disciplines such as personal and corporate prayer, contemplative listening, acts of justice and compassion, discernment, and Sabbath keeping."
-Office of Spiritual Formation, Presbyterian Church (USA)
Through this site you can find links for online inspiration, spiritual growth and Bibles. If you have any favorite spiritual formation sites that are not listed here, please let us know by emailing Dennis Sanders, IT/Communications Specialist at communications@ptcaweb.org . Blessings to you!
Online Bibles
Pod Bible- Bible Podcast
Lectionary Resources
Working Preacher.org - From Luther Seminary
Center for Excellence in Preaching- From Calvin Seminary
Blogging Towards Sunday- Blog of the Christian Century
SAMUEL: Lectionary Resource from the United Church of Christ
Daily Devotionals
Hear the Word: Weekly Revised Common Lectionary Podcast from PC(USA)
Mission Yearbook For Prayer and Study
Sunday Lectionary Readings: Podcast from the Episcopal Church
Saint Cuthbert Daily Prayer Podcast
Pray-as-you-go.org: Prayers for your mp3 player
Sacred Space: offered by the Irish Jesuits invites one to participate in the Ignatian method of praying with Scripture in Sacred Space.
God Pause: Daily Devotions from Luther Seminary
Daily Chapel Podcasts from Luther Seminary
Sermons from Caldwell Chapel: Sermons from Louisville Seminary (includes podcasts)
Resources on Prayer
Reading Material for Lectio Divina
Resources for Children
Once Upon a World: Bible Story Podcasts for Children
Family Table Devos: Resouces from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America