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Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us
by: Adele Ahlberg Calhoun

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.4
EAN: 9780830833306
ISBN: 0830833307
Label: InterVarsity Press
Manufacturer: InterVarsity Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 292
Publication Date: 2005-11
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Sales Rank: 6349
Studio: InterVarsity Press

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A Formatio book. 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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- Moves You Beyond the Superficial
This book is a work of Christian Spiritual Art for those who want to navigate past the superficial into a truly intimate relationship with God. Adele writes, "Spiritual disciplines that do not help us partner with the Trinity in worship are "empty worthless acts and a perfect waste of time." I am sharing these disciplines in my weekly Christian meditation group. Christian Meditation CD: Taking Control of Your Thought LifeChristian Meditation and Relaxation Four Cd Set Highly recommended.

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- Great resource
This book is a valuable resource with spiritual exercises which enhance spiritual formation. I'd highly recommend it for ministers, counselors, pastors, spiritual directors/mentors and small group leaders. Exercises can be used in a group or with individuals.

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- Guide for Discipleship? maybe
I have read this one through, (college course) and I have found that it is probably pretty good for just that. I would not expect a person (even a moderately knowledged Christian)to pick this one up and understand the kind of word usage that Adele uses. It's alright some times but at others borderlines mysticism, in practices "Inner Healing," "Labyrinth Prayer," and "Contemplative Prayer" (this ones pretty much the same as Transcendental Meditation which is a Mystic/Occult Practice)There are several others that i would simply chew and not swallow especially if it asks some form of meditation or "inner peace." I can't blame the author for not having knowledge in mysticism of course but somebody has to point this out (remember not all the glitters is golden just because this meditation may feel good, that doesn't make it healthy) . Other than that the rest of these practices are well.. practical. I wouldn't throw ... Read More

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- excellent book on spiritual disciplines
We have been using this book as a basis for a Lenten Study Group on Spiritual Disciplines. The laity and myself have found it to be engaging and like the format which suggests practical applications for each spiritual discipline. GREAT BOOK!

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