Spiritual Disciplines Handbook

Practices That Transform Us

The Transforming Center Set

By Adele Ahlberg Calhoun

(paperback)

Product Details

Line: Formatio
Length: 293 pages
Size: 7 x 10 inches
Binding: paperback
Published: October 2005

ISBN-10: 0-8308-3330-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-3330-6
IVP Order Code: 3330

Related Subjects

Spiritual Formation

Author Interview

Acknowledgments
The Spiritual Disciplines and Desires
Introduction: Discovering Your Desire

Part 1: Worship
Celebration
Gratitude
Holy Communion
Rule for Life
Sabbath
Worship

Part 2: Open Myself to God
Contemplation
Examen
Journaling
Practicing the Presence
Rest
Retreat
Self-Care
Simplicity
Slowing
Teachability
Unplugging

Part 3: Relinquish the False Self
Confession and Self-Examination
Detachment
Discernment
Secrecy
Silence
Solitude
Spiritual Direction
Submission

Part 4: Share My Life With Others
Accountability Partner
Chastity
Community
Covenant Group
Discipling
Hospitality
Mentoring
Service
Small Group
Spiritual Friendship
Unity
Witness

Part 5: Hear God's Word
Bible Study
Devotional Reading
Meditation
Memorization

Part 6: Incarnate the Love of Christ
Care of the Earth
Compassion
Control of the Tongue
Humility
Justice
Stewardship
Truth Telling

Part 7: Pray
Breath Prayer
Centering Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Conversational Prayer
Fasting
Fixed-Hour Prayer
Inner-Healing Prayer
Intercessory Prayer
Labyrinth Prayer
Liturgical Prayer
Prayer Partners
Praying Scripture
Prayer of Recollection
Prayer Walking

Appendix 1: Spiritual Growth Planner
Appendix 2: A Series on Spiritual Disciplines for the Congregation
Appendix 3: Suggestions for Spiritual Mentors
Appendix 4: Using the Spiritual Disciplines Handbook with Small Groups
Appendix 5: Names for Worshiping God
Appendix 6: One Anothers
Appendix 7: Postures for Prayer
Appendix 8: Spending Time with God
Appendix 9: Suggestions for Fasting Prayer for the Church
Appendix 10: Seasons, Stages and Ages of Transformation
Glossary
Bibliography
Index of Spiritual Disciplines