Spiritual Disciplines Handbook : Practices That Transform Us
Fasting. Solitude. Contemplative prayer. Lectio divina. Have you heard about these practices and wanted to try them? In this Formatio book, Adele Calhoun lists 55 spiritual disciplines ranging from classic (fasting) to contemporary (unplugging) with a section on how to begin the practice of each one, drawing you closer to our Lord
1 online resource (295 pages)
9780830876976, 0830876979
1058812879
Cover; Title page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Spiritual Disciplines and Desires; Introduction; Part One; Celebration; Gratitude; Holy Communion; Rule for Life; Sabbath; Worship; Part Two; Contemplation; Examen; Journaling; Practicing the Presence; Rest; Retreat; Self-Care; Simplicity; Slowing; Teachability; Unplugging; Part Three; Confession and Self-Examination; Detachment; Discernment; Secrecy; Silence; Solitude; Spiritual Direction; Submission; Part Four; Accountability Partner; Chastity; Community; Covenant Group; Discipling; Hospitality; Mentoring; Service. Small GroupSpiritual Friendship; Unity; Witness; Part Five; Bible Study; Devotional Reading; Meditation; Memorization; Part Six; Care of the Earth; Compassion; Control of the Tongue; Humility; Justice; Stewardship; Truth Telling; Part Seven; 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; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; Appendix 4; Appendix 5; Appendix 6; Appendix 7; Appendix 8. Appendix 9Appendix 10; Glossary; Bibliography; Index of Spiritual Disciplines; Transforming Resources; More Titles from InterVarsity Press