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Prayer in daily life

The Church of England website suggests a range of apps for delivering a daily pattern of prayer, bible reading and reflections to your smartphone.
An introduction to prayer from the Church of England website
Prayer and Growing in Prayer - Guidance on creating, shaping and using a space to pray from the Diocese of Ely
Join us in our Daily Prayer - Daily prayer in the Celtic tradition from the Northumbria community
Ely Diocesan Prayer calendar
The worldwide Anglican church's calendar of prayer topics and themes
Sacred Space is a website and app which guides you through a session of prayer, in six stages, including preparing your body and mind, and culminating in reflection on a scripture passage chosen specially for the day.
Pray As You Go is a website and app developed by the Jesuits and used by Christians from a wide range of traditions.
Book: The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

here are a number of apps available (some free) to help you with regular bible reading. Here are some popular ones:

Nicky and Pippa Gumbel (Alpha) have produced this Bible In A Year app which is daily readings and commentary.
Soul Survivor have produced a Bible In a Year app and a New Testament In A Year, as well as a reading plan in pdf.

The Pilgrim Way is a new guide to the core beliefs of the Christian faith. Set out in a question and answer format, it follows one of the Church's very earliest ways of teaching and training disciples.
Developed by the Christian Enquiry Agency, Christianity has lots of accessible articles on faith, prayer and spirituality.

Developed by the Christian Enquiry Agency, Christianity provides information for people who want to find out more about the Christian faith.
Young people who are new Christians may like shuffle (a playing card game for someone who has just decided to follow Jesus).

I am new to the Christian Faith is cn introduction to the Christian life, with links to more about God, Jesus, the bible, prayer, the church, and FAQs.
Lyfe Resources for individuals and small groups on the Bible Society website.

Faith Pictures from Church Army, designed to help Christians talk naturally to friends, neighbours and colleagues about what they believe.

The Journey of Christian Parenting - A blog which reflects on the joys and challenges of forming faith in children, youth and families.
Parenting for Faith equips parents to help their children of all ages connect with God.
Care for the Family is a registered charity which promotes strong family relationships and helps those who face family difficulties.
Through the Roof is a registered charity that exists to transform lives through Jesus with disabled people.
52 Weekly Devotions for busy families

www.faithinhomes.org.uk (Facebook page)
Prayer Activities from GodVenture.
Going 4 Growth website.
Blog-style website with lots of ideas from Flame Creative Kids.
Prayer Spaces in Schools enables children and young people, of all faiths and none, to explore questions around life, spirituality and faith in a safe, creative and interactive way.
Ideas from the Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF).

The following books and resources are suggested to support people leading the Youth Way of Life

Sticky Faith: Youth Worker Edition Dr Kara E. Powell
The Theological turn in Youth Ministry Andrew Root / Kenda Creasy Dean
Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry: A Personal and Practical Guide to Starting Right - Doug Fields
Sustainable Youth Ministry Mark DeVries
Speaking to Teenagers: How to Think About, Create, & Deliver Effective Messages - Doug Fields / Duffy Robins
Grove Books Youth Series

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