One of the ideas behind Light Burdens is simple: we weren’t meant to carry everything alone.
Sometimes help comes through Scripture. Sometimes through a conversation with someone we trust. And sometimes someone puts the right book, resource, or tool in our hands at exactly the right moment.
This page is a collection of resources I’ve found helpful. I’ll continue adding to it as I discover things that fit the heart of Light Burdens.
A quick note: Some links on this page may be affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only want to recommend resources I genuinely believe are worth your time.
Faith & Spiritual Formation
Resources for knowing Jesus more deeply, understanding Scripture, and growing in a faith rooted in grace rather than performance.
Gentle and Lowly
by Dane Ortlund
Honestly, this book is the catalyst for Light Burdens. I read it and finally embraced Jesus’ heart toward those of us who struggle and are weary.
The Prodigal God
by Timothy Keller
Grace, self-righteousness, rebellion, and the heart of the Father.
The Jesus I Never Knew
by Phillip Yancey
A thoughtful reexamination of the person of Jesus.
Celebration of Discipline
by Richard Foster
Spiritual disciplines without reducing Christianity to rule-keeping.
Bibles & Study Resources
ESV Study Bible
Formal Equivalence
CSB
A joyful middle ground between Formal and Dynamic Equivalence.
Clear Focus Bible
A Bible designed to help readers with ADHD, dyslexia, or general reading fatigue.
When Life Feels Heavy
These are resources for seasons of exhaustion, anxiety, disappointment, grief, burnout, or simply feeling like you’re carrying more than you were designed to carry.
Anxious for Nothing
by Max Lucado
In his laid back style, Lucado helped me really start casting my cares on Jesus.
Suffering is Never for Nothing
by Elisabeth Elliot
A brief, deeply Christian reflection on suffering.
Marriage & Family
Some of life’s greatest joys and heaviest responsibilities live under the same roof.
These are resources I’ve found helpful for marriage, parenting, communication, relationships, and building a healthy home.
Marriage
Sacred Marriage
by Gary Thomas
Parenting
[Book/Resource]
Why I recommend it.
→ [Learn more]
Raising Teenagers
The Anxious Generation
by Jonathan Haidt
For Men
Resources for men trying to follow Jesus faithfully as husbands, fathers, friends, leaders, and ordinary people navigating ordinary life.
Wild at Heart and
The Way of the Wild Heart
by John Eldridge
The Measure of a Man
by Gene Getz
Prayer, Devotion & Journaling
Sometimes we don’t need another 300-page book. We need something that helps us slow down long enough to listen.
Here are a few resources for prayer, Scripture reflection, journaling, and building sustainable spiritual rhythms.
Before Amen
by Max Lucado
[Prayer Journal]
Why I like it.
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[Devotional]
Why I recommend it.
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[Scripture Memory Resource]
Why it might be useful.
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Tools I Use to Create Light Burdens
A few people may be curious about what goes into creating the articles, videos, audio, graphics, and other content here.
These are tools I actually use or recommend.
Substack
Light Burdens is published here. I like the simplicity of having the writing, website, email list, and community connected in one place.
→ [Start a Substack]
Blue Snowball
I bought this mic years ago for a regular game night with some friends.
USB-C adapter for mic
Tripod/Stand
Headphones
Keyboard
Mouse
Standing Desk
Monitor
Light Burdens Resources
As Light Burdens grows, this section will include resources designed to help you slow down, reflect, pray, and carry life’s weight differently.
Coming Soon
Scripture reading guides
Prayer guides
Reflection questions
Printable Scripture cards
Small-group discussion guides
Recommended reading lists
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One Last Thing
I don’t want this page to become a giant list of things you should buy.
The goal is simpler than that.
If I’ve found something that helped me understand Scripture, love my family better, navigate a difficult season, grow as a person, or remember the grace of Jesus, I want a place where I can pass it along.
Take what is useful. Leave what isn’t.
And above all, remember the invitation at the heart of Light Burdens:
You don’t have to carry everything you’ve been carrying.