Fasting. Solitude. Contemplative prayer. Lectio divina. Have you heard about these practices and wanted to try them? Have you wandered from one practice to another not sure quite what to do? Are you overwhelmed by all the to-dos of your spiritual life? We have good desires–for a more intimate prayer life, perhaps, or deeper insight from God’s Word–but we don’t know how to get there. So we give up our pursuit, tired from wandering aimlessly, and end up feeling guilty and more distant from God instead of closer. In the Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Adele Calhoun gives us directions for our journey toward intimacy with Christ. While the word discipline may make us want to run and hide, the author shows how desires and discipline work together to lead us to the transformation we’re longing for–the transformation only Christ can bring. Instead of just giving information about spiritual disciplines, this Handbook is full of practical, accessible guidance that helps you actually do them. Mothers, fathers, plumbers, nurses, students–we’re all on a journey. And spiritual disciplines are for all of us who desire to know Christ deeply and be like him. Here is direction for our desire, leading us to the ultimate destination: more of Christ himself.
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Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us [Adele Ahlberg Calhoun] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Fasting. Solitude.
Spirituality – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Catholic spirituality is the spiritual practice of living out a personal act of faith (fides qua creditur) following the acceptance of faith (fides quae creditur).
Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual
Christian spiritual disciplines are all the rage, and joining the legions of “how-to” books reintroducing contemporary Christians to ancient practices is this
Yoga – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yoga (Sanskrit: pronunciation (help · info)) is the physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India with a view
Wiley: Jossey-Bass – John Wiley & Sons
About Jossey-Bass. Jossey-Bass publishes products and services to inform and inspire those interested in developing themselves, their organizations and institutions
Benedictine Life – Nashotah House Theological Seminary
LIVING THE BENEDICTINE LIFE. I n our Student Handbook, the mission of Nashotah House is expressed in seven commitments: To maintain the Anglican heritage of daily
CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION: GODS CALLING AND
“This thesis argues that God is interested in something more than conversion alone for his fallen and seditious creation: God calls his disciples to spiritual
Celebrating the Spiritual Discipline of Celebration
The discussion of the spiritual discipline of celebration is quite confrontational and deep. We celebrate what we intrinsically value.
Evidence Based Practice for Information Professionals: A
Academia.edu is a platform for academics to share research papers.
Smith College: School for Social Work
The Smith College School for Social Work reserves the right to modify content as appropriate. Exploring Contemplative Practices. The contemplative practice sessions
- Sales Rank: #6867 in Books
- Published on: 2005-10-19
- Original language:
English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .90″ h x
7.00″ w x
9.90″ l,
1.30 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 293 pages
Fasting. Solitude. Contemplative prayer. Lectio divina. Have you heard about these practices and wanted to try them? Have you wandered from one practice to another not sure quite what to do? Are you overwhelmed by all the to-dos of your spiritual life? We have good desires–for a more intimate prayer life, perhaps, or deeper insight from God’s Word–but we don’t know how to get there. So we give up our pursuit, tired from wandering aimlessly, and end up feeling guilty and more distant from God instead of closer. In the Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Adele Calhoun gives us directions for our journey toward intimacy with Christ. While the word discipline may make us want to run and hide, the author shows how desires and discipline work together to lead us to the transformation we’re longing for–the transformation only Christ can bring. Instead of just giving information about spiritual disciplines, this Handbook is full of practical, accessible guidance that helps you actually do them. Mothers, fathers, plumbers, nurses, students–we’re all on a journey. And spiritual disciplines are for all of us who desire to know Christ deeply and be like him. Here is direction for our desire, leading us to the ultimate destination: more of Christ himself.
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52 of 53 people found the following review helpful.
Transformational
By K. Parsons
As a pastor, I have read many books on spiritual development and growth. As a Christian seeking to grow spiritually, I have read even more. Like a previous reviewer, I would place this book on par with Richard Foster or Dallas Willard–perhaps even higher because it is so very accessible. I am particularly taken with the way in which the author links a person’s natural desires with his or her best choice of disciplines. As all Christians know, it is easier to read about spiritual disciplines than practice them, and I have certainly been guilty of that. However, in the weeks since I bought Calhoun’s book, I have read very little. Rather, I have been PRACTICING. And that says it all. Phenomenal!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Great Synthesis of the Spiritual Disciplines
By Brad Kenney
As a chaplain in hospice care and for a professional sports team I am always looking for books that synthesize larger topics or “weightier” works and bring practical applications to the forefront.Calhoun’s contribution does an excellent job of presenting (succinctly) the necessary introductions into the spiritual formation practices that have been a part of the church for so many years. The greatest advantage for myself is the ability to use this book as a launch pad into other parts of the community that cover the various disciplines in greater depth or detail. And the practical aspects of the book make this a necessary purchase!This book is a must read for lay leaders, an excellent resource for pastoral leaders, and a welcome addition to any church, school, seminary, or personal library.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook
By L. Richardson
Adele Calhoun has done a masterful job exploring and expanding our minds in the realm of the spiritual disciplines. This book is accessible and, at the same time, contains a depth of perspective and spirituality–quite a remarkable combination. I believe this is the best book on the spiritual disciplines written since Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline, first published 25 years ago.
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