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Spiritual Formation

We are all made with a deep desire to be in God's presence and to become our true selves in light of God's grace. Books from IVP Formatio follow the rich tradition of the church in the journey of spiritual formation. For spiritual directors, retreat leaders, and contemplative Christians alike, IVP Formatio titles facilitate deep and formative spiritual growth through spiritual disciplines and tools like the Enneagram. See all Spiritual Formation Series and Collections.

Read more about Formatio's history and how books can form you spiritually in the article "Spiritual Formation and Books" by senior editor-at-large Cindy Bunch. 

The Attentive Life: Discerning God's Presence in All Things, By Leighton Ford
The Attentive Life
Leighton Ford
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God, By Travis Scholl
Walking the Labyrinth
Travis Scholl
The Relational Soul: Moving from False Self to Deep Connection, By Richard Plass and James Cofield
The Relational Soul
Richard Plass and James Cofield
Christ-Shaped Character: Choosing Love, Faith and Hope, By Helen Cepero
Christ-Shaped Character
Helen Cepero
Spiritual Direction: A Guide to Giving and Receiving Direction, By Gordon T. Smith
Spiritual Direction
Gordon T. Smith
A Guidebook to Prayer: 24 Ways to Walk with God, By MaryKate Morse
A Guidebook to Prayer
MaryKate Morse
Sensible Shoes: A Story about the Spiritual Journey, By Sharon Garlough Brown
Sensible Shoes
Sharon Garlough Brown
Pursuing God's Will Together: A Discernment Practice for Leadership Groups, By Ruth Haley Barton
Pursuing God's Will Together
Ruth Haley Barton
Discovering Lectio Divina: Bringing Scripture into Ordinary Life, By James C. Wilhoit and Evan B. Howard
Discovering Lectio Divina
James C. Wilhoit and Evan B. Howard
The Path of Celtic Prayer: An Ancient Way to Everyday Joy, By Calvin Miller
The Path of Celtic Prayer
Calvin Miller
Crafting a Rule of Life: An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way, By Stephen A. Macchia
Crafting a Rule of Life
Stephen A. Macchia
Awaken Your Senses: Exercises for Exploring the Wonder of God, By J. Brent Bill and Beth A. Booram
Awaken Your Senses
J. Brent Bill and Beth A. Booram
The Fire of the Word: Meeting God on Holy Ground, By Chris Webb
The Fire of the Word
Chris Webb
Sanctuary of the Soul: Journey into Meditative Prayer, By Richard J. Foster
Sanctuary of the Soul
Richard J. Foster
Ancient Christian Devotional: Lectionary Cycle B, Edited by Cindy Crosby
Ancient Christian Devotional
Edited by Cindy Crosby
Invitations from God: Accepting God's Offer to Rest, Weep, Forgive, Wait, Remember and More, By Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
Invitations from God
Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
Practicing the Way of Jesus: Life Together in the Kingdom of Love, By Mark Scandrette
Practicing the Way of Jesus
Mark A. Scandrette
Abundant Simplicity: Discovering the Unhurried Rhythms of Grace, By Jan Johnson
Abundant Simplicity
Jan Johnson
Renovation of the Church: What Happens When a Seeker Church Discovers Spiritual Formation, By Kent Carlson and Mike Lueken
Renovation of the Church
Kent Carlson and Mike Lueken
Souls in Full Sail: A Christian Spirituality for the Later Years, By Emilie Griffin
Souls in Full Sail
Emilie Griffin
Contemplative Vision: A Guide to Christian Art and Prayer, By Juliet Benner
Contemplative Vision
Juliet Benner
This Sacred Moment: Becoming Holy Right Where You Are, By Albert Haase OFM
This Sacred Moment
Albert Haase OFM
The Kingdom and the Cross, By James Bryan Smith
The Kingdom and the Cross
James Bryan Smith
Discovering Our Spiritual Identity: Practices for God's Beloved, By Trevor Hudson
Discovering Our Spiritual Identity
Trevor Hudson
Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence, By Ruth Haley Barton
Invitation to Solitude and Silence
Ruth Haley Barton