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Spiritual Disciplines Handbook
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- Length: 352 pages
- Dimensions: 7 × 10 in
- Published: November 19, 2015
- Imprint: IVP Formatio
- ISBN: 9780830846054
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The Beloved Handbook for Transformation Through Spiritual Disciplines
Do you long for a more intimate prayer life or deeper insight from God's Word but aren't sure how to get there? Are you interested in learning about spiritual disciplines like visio divina, unplugging, or attentiveness?
In Spiritual Disciplines Handbook, Adele Calhoun gives direction for your journey toward deeper intimacy with Christ. While the word discipline might at first seem daunting, Calhoun shows how your desires and discipline can work together to bring the transformation you’re longing for—the transformation only Christ can provide.
From introspective practices like silence and solitude to others-focused activities like hospitality and mentoring, you'll learn about all kinds of spiritual disciplines. Beyond only giving you information about the spiritual disciplines, Spiritual Disciplines Handbook offers practical, accessible guidance to help you put them into practice.
This revised edition of a well-loved resource includes:
- Seventy-five revised and expanded disciplines to transform your spiritual life,
- Thirteen new disciplines for new readers and those familiar withthe text alike, and
- A new preface by the author.
No matter what your occupation or role in life, we are all on a spiritual journey. Spiritual disciplines are for everyone who desires to know Christ deeply and become more like him. Through Spiritual Disciplines Handbook, you'll find direction for your desire, leading you to the ultimate destination: more of Christ himself.
"This handbook is a treasure of 'tried and true' spiritual practices written well enough for everyone from the novice to the master to use."– Publishers Weekly Starred Review, September 2005
CONTENTS
Preface to the Revised Edition
The Spiritual Disciplines and Desires
Introduction: Discovering Your Desire
Part I: Worship
Celebration
Gratitude
Holy Communion
Rule for Life
Sabbath
Visio Divina
Worship
Part II: Open Myself to God
Contemplation
Examen
Iconography
Journaling
Pilgrimage
Practicing the Presence
Rest
Retreat
Self-Care
Simplicity
Slowing
Teachability
Unplugging
Part III: Relinquish the False Self
Confession and Self-Examination
Detachment
Discernment
Mindfulness/Attentiveness
Secrecy
Silence
Sobriety
Solitude
Spiritual Direction
Submission
Waiting
Part IV: Share My Life with Others
Accountability Partner
Chastity
Community
Covenant Group
Discipling
Face-to-Face Connection
Hospitality
Mentoring
Service
Small Group
Spiritual Friendship
Unity
Witness
Part V: Hear God?s Word
Bible Study
Lectio Divina/Devotional Reading
Meditation
Memorization
Part VI: Incarnate the Love of Christ
Blessing Others/Encouragement
Care of the Earth
Compassion
Control of the Tongue
Forgiveness
Humility
Justice
Solidarity in Jesus'Sufferings
Stewardship
Truth Telling
Part VII: Pray
Breath Prayer
Centering Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Conversational Prayer
Fasting
Fixed-Hour Prayer
Inner-Healing Prayer
Intercessory Prayer
Labyrinth Prayer
Listening Prayer
Liturgical Prayer
Prayer of Lament
Prayer Partners
Praying Scripture
Prayer of Recollection
Prayer Walking
Welcoming Prayer
Acknowledgments
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 ofTransformation
Glossary
Bibliography
Index of Spiritual Disciplines
