One of the tragedies that I see in how people connect with God in their devotions is that they pass over the rich resources available to us. There have been people walking with Jesus for 2000 years who have great wisdom and insights into who God is and how to connect with God. These men and women are some of the heroes of the faith and they are available to mentor us through their writings.

I try to always have a literary mentor in my life of devotions. Though I do connect with God through the Bible, I find that having a good author walk with me in my devotional life allows me to see beyond my particular situation. Books are a timeless resource. The author is always available to speak to us through his or her writing.

A couple years ago I had the privelege of meeting Dallas Willard. At the end of our lunch appointment, I thanked Dr. Willard for his time and I said to him, "Dr. Willard, thank you for walking with me on my Sabbaths through your books. You have been a mentor to me." He smiled and thanked me.

If you want to get started, consider grabbing a book authored by Henry Nouwen or Eugene Peterson.