Decision Making And Spiritual Discernment

Author : Nancy L. Bieber
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781594733338

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Stay spiritually grounded and open to divine wisdom as you shape your life. "To make wise decisions, we need the aid of that wise and loving Spirit whose wisdom and light exceed our own. With the Spirit illuminating the complexities of our decisions, we can see and understand more about ourselves and our choices." —from the Introduction Spiritual discernment is the traditional name for listening and responding to divine guidance. In this book you will approach decision making as an active participant, a co-creator with God in shaping your life. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience as a psychologist and fifteen years as a spiritual director, Nancy L. Bieber presents three essential aspects of Spirit-led decision making: • Willingness—being open to God's wisdom and love • Attentiveness—noticing what is true, discerning the right path • Responsiveness—taking steps forward as the way becomes clear. With gentle encouragement, Bieber shows how to weave these themes together to discover the best path for you. Each chapter is enriched by practical spiritual exercises to help you understand yourself and your specific situation, as well as to strengthen spiritual discernment as a daily way of life. An appendix includes a detailed guide for using the book in group study.

Author : Nancy Bieber
Publisher : SkyLight Paths Publishing
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594732898

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Decision Making and Spiritual Discernment by Nancy Bieber Pdf

Spiritual discernment is the traditional name for listening and responding to divine guidance. In this book you will approach decision making as an active participant, a co-creator with God in shaping your life. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience as a psychologist and fifteen years as a spiritual director, Nancy L. Bieber presents three essential aspects of Spirit-led decision making:

Author : Elizabeth Liebert
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611640106

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The Way of Discernment by Elizabeth Liebert Pdf

We all make decisions constantly--some with careful reflection, some without much thought. But what if we understood these decisions, minor as well as major, as matters of faithful Christian living? In this helpful and encouraging book, Elizabeth Liebert introduces the practice of discernment and guides readers through the process of faithful decision making. Following the way of discernment means becoming increasingly able to notice where God is at work in the world and in one's own life--and becoming increasingly generous with one's own life in response. After briefly exploring the Christian tradition of discernment, Liebert then turns to practical steps and exercises that will help readers as they seek God's call in the midst of their decisions, allowing readers to internalize some of these practices and incorporate them into their daily lives.

Author : Timothy M. Gallagher
Publisher : Crossroad Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0824524896

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Discerning the Will of God by Timothy M. Gallagher Pdf

Drawing from the timeless methods of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, this thoughtful meditation is enriched with examples and stories that offer practical and profound wisdom for aligning personal desires and goals with God's will.

Author : Pierre Wolff
Publisher : Liguori/Triumph
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 076480989X

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Discernment by Pierre Wolff Pdf

Based on the time-tested spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the 16th-century founder of the Jesuits who developed a systemic way of considering and making choices, this revised edition helps those who want to make fruitful choices and manage decisions with faithfulness to God.

Author : Nancy L. Bieber
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1459679296

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Decision Making and Spiritual Discernment by Nancy L. Bieber Pdf

Stay spiritually grounded and open to divine wisdom as you shape your life.''''To make wise decisions, we need the aid of that wise and loving Spirit whose wisdom and light exceed our own. With the Spirit illuminating the complexities of our decisions, we can see and understand more about ourselves and our choices.'''' - from the IntroductionSpiritual discernment is the traditional name for listening and responding to divine guidance. In this book you will approach decision making as an active participant, a co - creator with God in shaping your life. Drawing on twenty - five years of experience as a psychologist and fifteen years as a spiritual director, Nancy L. Bieber presents three essential aspects of Spirit - led decision making:· Willingness - being open to God's wisdom and love· Attentiveness - noticing what is true, discerning the right path· Responsiveness - taking steps forward as the way becomes clear.With gentle encouragement, Bieber shows how to weave these themes together to discover the best path for you.Each chapter is enriched by practical spiritual exercises to help you understand yourself and your specific situation, as well as to strengthen spiritual discernment as a daily way of life. An appendix includes a detailed guide for using the book in group study.

Author : Garry Friesen,J. Robin Maxson
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307569240

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Decision Making and the Will of God by Garry Friesen,J. Robin Maxson Pdf

Does God Have a Perfect Will for Your Life? Does God have a perfect will for each Christian? Can you be absolutely certain of God’s specific will for your life? In this expanded twenty-fifth anniversary edition of his highly acclaimed work, Garry Friesen examines the prevalent view on God’s will today and provides a sound biblical alternative to the traditional teaching of how God guides us. This new edition includes these helpful resources: • Study guide for small groups • Responses to Frequently Asked Questions • Guide to painless Scripture memorization Friesen tackles the very practical issues of choosing a mate, picking a career, and giving in this fresh and liberating approach to decision making and the will of God. Story Behind the Book Most Christians have been taught how to find God’s will, yet many are still unsure whether they’ve found it. God does guide His people, but the question is, “How does He guide?” After “putting out a fleece” to decide which college to attend, Garry Friesen began pondering why it was so hard to find God’s will when he had so sincerely sought it. Was he the only one who did not have 100 percent clarity for every decision? Then a new possibility struck—perhaps his understanding of the nature of God’s will was biblically deficient. Maybe there was a better way to understand HOW God guides.

Author : Danny E. Morris,Charles M. Olsen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566995061

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Discerning God's Will Together by Danny E. Morris,Charles M. Olsen Pdf

Bible study, research, and fieldwork merge in this book of practical principles for decision making by spiritual discernment. The step-by-step approach can be used to help any size group learn a new way to make decisions--a way that is interactive, spiritual, and rooted in faith practices and community. Small groups, committees, church boards, church leaders at all levels, and seminary professors will find this book valuable. This is a revised and updated version of the book, originally published in 1997. This new version inclused revised and updated material, as well as a new introduction by Charles Olsen.

Author : Luke Timothy Johnson
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780687012381

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Scripture & Discernment by Luke Timothy Johnson Pdf

Yet it is not enough for a congregation simply to turn to the Bible when a decision must be reached, for Scripture does not directly address all issues which face the church today, and those it does often reflect greatly differing historical and social contexts than our own. Thus, added to the authority of Scripture in the church's decision making is a process of discernment, in which the members of the community--under the guidance of the Holy Spirit--recall how God has worked in their lives as individuals and as a community and discern together God's direction for the future. Johnson argues that this very pattern of decision making can be found in Scripture itself, notably in one of the central events of the book of Acts.

Author : June Hunt
Publisher : Rose Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596368071

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Decision Making by June Hunt Pdf

Making a decision about your career, your future, or the next step to take can be downright frustrating. Plenty of people are quick to put in their two cents to help you make a decision, but it can all add up to a lot of confusion! You have important life decisions to make, and in the midst of swirling opinions, youre left scratching your head about what to do. Your best friend says one thing and your spouse says another, and you just cant figure out what God wants. In Decision Making, Christian counselor June Hunt walks you through the decision-making process, helping you tackle life decisions with wisdom, confidence, and a lot of grace!

Author : Saint Ignatius (of Loyola)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Meditations
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CR60145633

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Manresa by Saint Ignatius (of Loyola) Pdf

Author : Stefan Kiechle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Decision making
ISBN : 159471035X

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The Art of Discernment by Stefan Kiechle Pdf

A way to make important decisions--look at the pros and cons, consider the decision, listen to your heart, and seek the freedom to do what's best.

Author : Lon Fendall,Jan Wood,Bruce Bishop
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594980091

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Practicing Discernment Together by Lon Fendall,Jan Wood,Bruce Bishop Pdf

To discern is to hear and understand Gods voice as articulated by the Holy Spirit, resident within us. Discernment is a necessary precondition for faithfulness to Gods leadings. This is as true for groups as it is for individuals, which means it is true for congregations and businesses that want to obey Christ.Group discernment is an essential ingredient of anything that Christs followers seek to do together. Even the smallest Bible study group or informal gathering makes decisions. That decision making carries with it the potential of strengthening the spiritual depth of each member of the groupbut it also makes misunderstanding, division, and even the complete destruction of the group possible.We invite you into an exploration of the ways God wants to enrich, instruct, and guide groups of believers called into common endeavors....As those of us who have experienced the wonder and joy of this process can attest, decisions arrived at by discernment truly witness to the fact that God is God and that faithfulness is an amazing journey.from Practicing Discernment Together

Author : Kim Butts
Publisher : Prayershop
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 193501286X

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7 Prayers for Discernment and Decision-Making by Kim Butts Pdf

Church ministry and Christian buisness leadership teams all desire to make decisions that we know are God's will. But all too often, our process is simply to discuss and then ask God to bless what we have decided seems right to do. "7 Prayers for Discernment and Decision-Making" offers a simple prayer process that can lead groups (and individuals) to clearly see God's purpose and direction in the decisions they need to make. Implement the process and prayer pattern of this guide and watch what God does to bring your group to a knowledge of His will.

Author : Luke Timothy Johnson
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426724343

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Scripture & Discernment by Luke Timothy Johnson Pdf

Luke Timothy Johnson begins his study of the practical issue of how decisions are made in the church by admitting to a bias: that there ought to be a connection between what the church claims to be, and how it does things. Because the church claims to be a community of faith, it does not reach decisions simply on the basis of good management policy, or the analysis of market trends, or efficiency, or even ideological consistency, but in response to God's activity in the world that presses upon us and urges us to decision. Faced with how to respond to God's leading, the church decides what to do on the basis of two realities: Scripture and discernment. Because it calls the church into being Scripture is the fundamental authority in the church's life. Yet it is not enough for a congregation simply to turn to the Bible when a decision must be reached, for Scripture does not directly address all issues which face the church today, and those it does often reflect greatly differing historical and social contexts than our own. Thus, added to the authority of Scripture in the church's decision making is a process of discernment, in which the members of the community--under the guidance of the Holy Spirit--recall how God has worked in their lives as individuals and as a community and discern together God's direction for the future. Johnson argues that this very pattern of decision making can be found in Scripture itself, notably in one of the central events of the book of Acts. Beginning with the conversion of Cornelius and culminating in the Apostolic Council of Acts 15, we see how a string of smaller narratives combine to tell the story of God's movement within their midst, and how this narrative became the basis for the reinterpretation of Scripture and the inclusion of Gentiles into the fellowship of the church. Looking at a number of thorny issues facing the contemporary church, Johnson demonstrates how the interaction of Scripture and discernment can and must become the basis for how we respond to the decisions with which the church wrestles today.