Links
We love the internet. It can be used for our good (building us up in the faith and helping us understand more about God and the roles He has called us to) or it can be used to tear us down (controlling us and ripping apart our families). It has worked both for and against us and we want to continue to use it to help us grow as a men of faith and to do that we have found that we, and most if not all other men, need accountability in that. Listed below are a few sites that provide helpful content or develop software for both spiritual growth and accountability.
Men and Families
CBMW Resources - Resources page for The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
Desiring God Resources - Resources page for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood from John Piper's ministry website.
KidsDesiringGod.org - Great resources such as age appropriate curriculums, Bible training programs, Bible memory verses, etc, to help you train your children in godliness.
Family Discussion Guide from the Gospel of Luke - Mark Driscoll & Mars Hill Church
Family Discussion Guide from 1 & 2 Peter - Mark Driscoll & Mars Hill Church
Family Devotions - Ideas that may help you lead your family in Bible reading and prayer.
Family Devotions - From Josh McDowell Ministries.
Family Devotion and Object Lessons - From Family Blueprint
Spiritual Growth & Study Tools
Twitter - Believe it or not, one of my major sources for information and spiritual resources has been my Twitter account. It's all about finding and following the right people/ministries. The pastors, speakers, teachers, and websites that I follow that have really contributed to my spiritual growth. Twitter is free and easy to use once you take a few days and learn your way around things.
Blueletter Bible - Multiple Bible versions, multiple verse retrieval for copying and pasting, commentaries, concordance, maps, images... Great site.
ESV Online Study Bible - This has been one of the most useful Bible study site I have used. It is loaded with information, notes, and foot notes. Everything that is in the ESV Study Bible print version is online here and they have gone to great lengths to make it easy to find and use the information. You can use the Bible and footnotes for free, or purchase the right to use the study notes for a $29 one time fee. If you purchase a print edition, the online version is included in that. They also have a free iPhone/iPad app.
Bible Gateway - Multiple Bible versions, commentaries, dictionary, and concordance.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library -The CCEL is a non-profit organization that makes classic Christian literature available on the web. You have to sign up for a FREE account, but well worth it! Great old works available for free.
Audible - GREAT source for audiobooks.
Christian Audio - Best site for Christian audiobooks (free monthly download).
SermonAudio.com - Thousands of messages from the worlds best speakers and theologians.
The Resurgence - Resources for doctrinal thoughts from a reformed theological view.
Re:Lit Library - Solid books to help with many different topics.
The Resurgence/Recommended Reading - Books to help start your theological library on a variety of topics.
Desiring God - God-centered resources from the ministry of John Piper.
Josh McDowell Ministries - Resources for apologetics as well as resources for parents and teens.
Wayne Grudem teaches his Systematic Theology book to a his Sunday School Class. You can listen or download for free!
Adult Bible Class Teachings from Dr. Horton - The Rev. Dr. Michael S. Horton is Professor of Apologetics and Theology at Westminster Seminary California. He is also the editor-in-chief of Modern Reformation magazine and the main host of The White Horse Inn radio broadcast.
Reformed Theological Seminary Online Resources - Great collection of study, reference, and research tools.
Reformed Theological Seminary on iTunes U - Free, full length seminary courses.
Covenant Theological Seminary's Worldwide Classroom - Free, full length seminary courses. Also available on iTunes.
Computer Monitoring and Accountability
X3 Church
Cyber Sitter
Plugged-In Movie Reviews - Movie reviews from a Christian perspective.