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  • Discovering Our Spiritual Identity: Practices for God's Beloved, By Trevor Hudson
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    Discovering Our Spiritual Identity

    Practices for God's Beloved

    by Trevor Hudson
    Foreword by Dallas Willard

    Each chapter in this workbook by Trevor Hudson is peppered with "holy experiments," simple practices that bring us into God's presence and help us experience life as his beloved. At the end of each chapter is a set of questions which are ideal fordiscussion with one or two spiritual friends or a small group.

    This practical and winsome book covers topics such as

    • hearing and speaking ...
  • Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal, By Richard F. Lovelace
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    Dynamics of Spiritual Life

    An Evangelical Theology of Renewal

    by Richard F. Lovelace

    In this classic work of spiritual theology, historian Richard Lovelace presents a history of spiritual renewals in light of biblical models. Drawing from the best of different Protestant traditions, Dynamics of Spiritual Life lays out a comprehensive approach to the renewal of the church.

    In the first half of the book, Lovelace surveys awakening movements since the ...

  • Having the Mind of Christ: Eight Axioms to Cultivate a Robust Faith, By Matt Tebbe and Ben Sternke
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    Having the Mind of Christ

    Eight Axioms to Cultivate a Robust Faith

    by Matthew Jacob Tebbe and Benjamin Eric Sternke

    Reader's Choice Award Winner

    "Why doesn’t the Christian life work like I thought it would?"

    While we often start with good intentions, it feels like real transformation is elusive at best, and maybe even impossible. We deeply want to live in the freedom that Christ offers, but we are acutely aware of the gap between a transformed life and our reality. ...

  • Tending Soul, Mind, and Body: The Art and Science of Spiritual Formation, Edited by Gerald L. Hiestand and Todd Wilson
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    Tending Soul, Mind, and Body

    The Art and Science of Spiritual Formation

    Center for Pastor Theologians Series

    Edited by Gerald L. Hiestand and Todd A Wilson

    Throughout his ministry, Jesus consistently demonstrated his concern and love for the whole person: soul, mind, and body.

    That task is carried forward today by pastors and church leaders, who are called to care for people inthe midst of individual circumstances as well as seismic cultural shifts. How might that calling be informed by recent developments in psychology? How ...

  • Seeking God Together: An Introduction to Group Spiritual Direction, By Alice Fryling
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    Seeking God Together

    An Introduction to Group Spiritual Direction

    by Alice Fryling

    The Spirit is speaking. Can you hear him?If you're longing to become more attentive to God--to listen to him, know his voice and experience his love, spiritual direction can point the way.In Seeking God Together, experienced spiritual director Alice Fryling offers a unique introduction specifically for group spiritual direction: a place where individuals can experience what it means to ...

  • Spiritual Friendship, By Mindy Caliguire
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    Spiritual Friendship

    by Mindy Caliguire

    "Mindy Caliguire knows and cares about the deep things of the soul. She's been there. And she can be a wise guide here for you," says John Ortberg, author of The Life You've Always Wanted.We are tired. Many of us long for sources of nurture for our weary souls. But we don't know where to turn. We've tried various Christian plans for growth, yet sometimes these programs leave us even more ...

    Number of Studies: 20

  • Invitation to Retreat: The Gift and Necessity of Time Away with God, By Ruth Haley Barton
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    Invitation to Retreat

    The Gift and Necessity of Time Away with God

    Transforming Resources

    by Ruth Haley Barton

    Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten List

    "Come away and rest awhile."

    Jesus invites us to be with him, offering our full and undivided attention to him. When we choose retreat, we make a generous investment in our friendship with Christ. We are not always generous with ourselves where God is concerned. Many of us have tried to incorporate regular times ...

  • Seasons of the Soul: Stages of Spiritual Development, By Bruce Demarest
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    Seasons of the Soul

    Stages of Spiritual Development

    by Bruce Demarest

    Every Christian is on an amazing journey.But the unfortunate truth is that many of us live largely detached from this fact. Days go by, but it can be hard to feel a sense of movement or growth. Sometimes, in periods of doubt and depression, we might feel stuck in the same place for months.Yet the truth remains that from the moment we give Christ control of our life, we set out on the most significant ...

  • When Faith Becomes Sight: Opening Your Eyes to God's Presence All Around You, By Beth A. Booram and David Booram
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    When Faith Becomes Sight

    Opening Your Eyes to God's Presence All Around You

    by Beth A. Booram and David Booram

    2019 IVP Readers' Choice Award

    Where can I turn to see God? How can I more clearly recognize God's nearness and initiative in my life?

    These are vital questions if you desire to know and experience the living God. As spiritual directors, Beth and David Booram have guided many people into deeper awareness of this living, present God at work within ...

  • Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship  Direction, By David G. Benner
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    Sacred Companions

    The Gift of Spiritual Friendship Direction

    by David G. Benner
    Foreword by Larry Crabb

    We need companions on our spiritual journey.The modern world has taught us to value autonomy and individualism. Our churches often see spirituality as personal and private. But we cannot go long in our Christian pilgrimage before realizing that isolation leads to spiritual barrenness. We soon discover that our souls long for accompaniment, intimacy and spiritual friendship. As a result, many Christians ...