Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Author: Donald S. Whitney (Professor)

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1615216170

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Drawn from a rich heritage, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to become more like Christ and grow in character and maturity. Now updated and revised to equip a new generation of readers, this anniversary edition features in-depth discussions on each of the key disciplines.

Spiritual Disciplines Handbook
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook

Author: Adele Ahlberg Calhoun

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2015-11-19

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 0830899111

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Adele Calhoun's Spiritual Disciplines Handbook has become a standard for those who want to expand their knowledge of spiritual practices. Now this beloved resource has been revised throughout and expanded to include thirteen new disciplines along with a new preface by the author, giving us practical guidance in our continuing journey toward intimacy with Christ.

Celebration of Discipline
Celebration of Discipline

Author: Richard J. Foster

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-03-17

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0061800392

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Richard J. Foster’s Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth is hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality with millions of copies sold since its original publication in 1978. In Celebration of Discipline, Foster explores the "classic Disciplines," or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith to show how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life. Foster, the bestselling author of several books (Prayer and Streams of Living Water) and intrachurch movement founder of Renovaré, helps motivate Christians everywhere to embark on a journey of prayer and spiritual growth.

Ragged
Ragged

Author: Gretchen Ronnevik

Publisher: New Reformation Publications

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1948969491

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When we mistake spiritual disciplines for to-dos, time slots on our schedule, or Instagram-able moments, we miss the benefits of Christ's continual and constant work for us. In Ragged, Gretchen Ronnevik aims to reclaim spiritual disciplines as good gifts given by our good Father instead of heavy burdens of performance carried by the Christian. Only when we recognize our failures to maintain God's commands do we also realize the benefit of our dependence on his promises. Gretchen uses this distinction on law and gospel, presented throughout Scripture, to guide readers through spiritual disciplines including prayer, meditation, Scripture reading, and discipleship among others. Despite our best efforts, the good news is that spiritual disciplines have less to do with what we bring before God and more about who Christ is for us, not only as the author but also as the perfector of our faith.

Practicing Basic Spiritual Disciplines
Practicing Basic Spiritual Disciplines

Author: Charles F. Stanley

Publisher: HarperChristian Resources

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0310105951

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What spiritual disciples do you follow to help you grow closer to God? In Practicing Basic Spiritual Disciplines, you will examine several such practices that will help you mature in Christ and develop a consistent and unwavering walk of faith. Ultimately, these practices will lead to you becoming more like the Savior! You will learn how to develop these disciplines that build "spiritual muscle," learn the ten hallmarks of spiritual strength, and discover Rs of spiritual growth. Most important, you will learn about the character of God. The Charles Stanley Bible Studies are a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action. Each study draws on Dr. Stanley's many years of teaching on the guiding principles found in God's Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and updated and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley.

The In Touch Study Series
The In Touch Study Series

Author: Charles F. Stanley

Publisher: HarperChristian Resources

Published: 2000-07-04

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1418517100

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There is much talk today about the spiritual disciplines. The age-old tools of Bible study, prayer, witnessing, church attendance, service, and obedience are still relevant today. Outlining the various stages of spiritual growth and how we can find Christ in every circumstance, this study enables believers to lay aside every sin and weight that would hinder them in their walk with God. Insight from one of the world's most popular pastors for Christians who desire to be all that God has called them to be.

Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice
Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice

Author: Joshua J. Knabb

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2021-11-30

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1514000253

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What would it look like to turn to the Christian faith to cultivate meditation practices? Presenting Christian meditation as an alternative to Buddhist-informed mindfulness, this workbook from Dr. Joshua Knabb offers a Christian-sensitive approach to meditation in clinical practice, focusing on both building theory and providing replicable practices for Christian clients and their therapists.

Rediscovering the Spiritual Disciplines for Today's Ministry Leadership: A Journey of Proactive Spiritual Formation for Leaders
Rediscovering the Spiritual Disciplines for Today's Ministry Leadership: A Journey of Proactive Spiritual Formation for Leaders

Author: Dr. Steve A. Maglio

Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.

Published: 2021-10-29

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1638144729

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Military chaplains are highly trained professionals with multiple graduate degrees and varying civilian pastoral experience. They enter the chaplaincy after a rigorous selection process and military courses, which all must verify their calling to military ministry. Throughout a chaplain’s career, he or she will attend many continuing education seminars, civilian education graduate programs, and conferences, all provided by the military. However, chaplains are challenged with the rigorous multitasked environment of this ministry. Multiple deployments into combat have negatively impacted the personal lives of those seeking to care for the souls of the soldier. This book encourages the importance of spiritual resiliency in the lives of leaders, both military and civilian. Leaders who regularly practice spiritual disciplines will be less likely to suffer personal and professional failure, or burnout. Second, the leader’s practice of spiritual disciplines is essential to fostering positive modeling and mentoring for young chaplains and those wishing to serve. Third, practicing historic Christian spiritual disciplines will benefit those who strive to lead congregations and especially military installations in the free exercise of their faith.

On the Spiritual Disciplines: An Introduction to Christian Practice
On the Spiritual Disciplines: An Introduction to Christian Practice

Author: Brandon Spun

Publisher: brandon spun

Published: 2022-06-22

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13:

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The goal of this short handbook is to help readers begin to put their faith into practice through spiritual disciplines. The practice of our faith is essentially to embrace our adoption as beloved children of God. This handbook introduces a Christian to the fundamental disciplines of the Christian life. It first discusses the meaning and goal of the spiritual disciplines. It then explores prayer, reading, the division of the day, and occasional practices. It briefly touches on the ordinary means of grace and our liturgical life in the church. A few psalms and a hymn are included to inspire preliminary reading, prayer, and reflection. As an initial instruction in the spiritual disciplines, the text is by no means exhaustive. It can be read straight through or used as a reference for insight, encouragement, or suggestions when needed. It is a short but substantive introduction, appropriate for guided family devotion, instruction, discussion, or use by the adult who wishes to learn about the spiritual disciplines and to begin practicing them.

How Christians Grow
How Christians Grow

Author: Andrew James Prince

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2022-09-27

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1666799173

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When someone becomes a Christian, they enter into a lifelong journey of God-driven transformation into the likeness of Christ. But what does this transformation process look like, and what means does God use to bring about spiritual growth? How does a Christian continue growing spiritually? How do they prevent the practice of the spiritual discipline of meditating on God's word from become mechanical when they may have read through the Bible many times? How do they mature in prayer? And how do they continue being conformed to the image of Christ for the rest of their lives rather than simply putting their spiritual gearstick into neutral and coasting into eternity? This book seeks to answer such questions. It begins by exploring the contours of this spiritual transformation into Christlikeness before introducing various means God uses to bring this about. The book seeks to give hope and instruction, both to the weary and to the strong, so that they can grow more like Christ through the means of grace that God has provided.