Invitation To A Journey

Author : M. Robert Mulholland Jr.
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830893737

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Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. Pdf

M. Robert Mulholland Jr. defines spiritual formation as "the process of being formed in the image of Christ for the sake of others." Compact and solid, this definition encompasses the dynamics of a vital Christian life and counters our culture's tendency to make spirituality a trivial matter or reduce it to a private affair between "me and Jesus." In Invitation to a Journey, Mulholland helps Christians new and old understand that we become like Christ gradually, not instantly. Not every personality is suited to an early morning quiet time, so Mulholland frees different personality types to express their piety differently. He reviews the classical spiritual disciplines and demonstrates the importance of undertaking our spiritual journey with (and for the sake of) others. This road map for spiritual formation is profoundly biblical and down to earth. In the finest tradition of spiritual literature, it is a vital help to Christians at any stage of their journey. This edition is revised and expanded by Ruth Haley Barton with a new foreword, practices and study guide.

Author : Stephen A. Macchia
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830869763

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Crafting a Rule of Life by Stephen A. Macchia Pdf

Your personal rule of life is a holistic description of the Spirit-empowered rhythms and relationships that create, redeem, sustain and transform the life God invites you to humbly fulfill for Christ's glory. All of us have an unwritten personal rule of life. We wake at certain times, get ready for our days in particular ways, use our free time for assorted purposes and practice rhythms of work, hobbies, and worship. There is already a rule in place that you are following. Isn?t it time to give up your unwritten rule and prayerfully write one that more closely matches the heartbeat of God? In this practical workbook Stephen A. Macchia looks to St. Benedict as a guide for discovering your own rule of life in community. It is a process that takes time and concerted effort; you must listen to God and discern what he wants you to be and do for his glory. But through the basic disciplines of Scripture, prayer and reflection in a small group context you will be lead forward in a journey toward Christlikeness. The invitation is transformational, so brace yourself for sweet release. By letting go and trusting God, you will receive the gift of life in its fullest and richest form.

Author : Ruth Haley Barton
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281085989

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Invitation to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Haley Barton Pdf

Ruth Haley Barton's award-winning, practical introduction to the spiritual practice of silence and solitude is an invitation to you to journey into the real presence of God and hear and his voice. Much of the Christian faith is about words - preaching, teaching, talking with others. But the hectic demands and noise of daily modern life can drown out God's words, and keep us from fully meeting him. Taking the story of Elijah the prophet as inspiration and example, Invitation to Solitude and Silence explores the power of quietness and stillness in connecting with God. Filled with practical exercises that draw on Ruth's own experience, it encourages and challenges us to rethink how we see silence and solitude and to use them to invite God deeper into our lives. Invitation to Solitude and Silence is ideal for anyone looking for spiritual disciplines to help them connect more fully with God and practices to aid their spiritual formation. Ruth's gentle wisdom will expand your idea of what prayer can be, and help you find time to rest and renew your faith so that your relationship with God is strengthened. Helpful and hopeful, this book is a reminder that God does not push himself where he is not wanted but waits for us to respond from the depths of our desire. Will you say yes?

Author : Jan Johnson
Publisher : Tyndale House
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781617472404

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Invitation to the Jesus Life by Jan Johnson Pdf

To encounter Jesus daily and have a relationship with Him changes everything; our focus becomes eternal. Experience Jesus in such a way that His love-drenched, others-focused nature shapes your character. The spiritual practices in each chapter will challenge you to go deeper with Him.

Author : John P. Gorsuch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809131196

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An Invitation to the Spiritual Journey by John P. Gorsuch Pdf

This is a book for people who are becoming serious about the spiritual journey and want simple but sophisticated help in dealing with their problems and questions.

Author : M. Robert Mulholland Jr.
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830893744

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The Deeper Journey by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. Pdf

As you journey deeper in the Christian pilgrimage, you come to realize that the Christian life is more than merely replicating particular spiritual disciplines or practices. You begin to understand that at the core of Christian faith is the transformation of your very identity. M. Robert Mulholland Jr. exposes the false selves that you may be tempted to hide behind and helps you to instead discover the true self that comes from being hidden with Christ in God. If the goal of the Christian journey is Christlikeness, then you must reckon with the unhealthy ways that you root your sense of being in things other than God. Along the way, you will discover a growing sense of intimacy and abandonment to God. Not only will you encounter the joy of discovering your own self, you will also find a greater love for others and compassion for the world. The expanded edition includes a study guide for individual reflection or group discussion.

Author : Thomas E. Boomershine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110504110

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Story Journey by Thomas E. Boomershine Pdf

Presents a new approach for using the Gospels as unique storytelling material. Each biblical story is printed in episodes to enhance memorization and make strong interpretive comments. Also includes suggestions on how to connect these stories with everyday experience.

Author : Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061869792

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Making All Things New by Henri J. M. Nouwen Pdf

Newly repackaged, Making All Things New is an eloquent and simple explanation of the spiritual life from Henri J.M. Nouwen, author of Letters to Marc About Jesus and A Letter of Consolation and one of the best-loved spiritual writers of the twentieth century.

Author : Louise Cowan,Os Guinness
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 080106810X

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Invitation to the Classics by Louise Cowan,Os Guinness Pdf

Motivation and direction for reading and understanding the great authors and works of Western culture.

Author : Oriah Mountain Dreamer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0007748248

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The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer Pdf

One night, after an unsatisfying evening at a party, the author sat down and wrote her heartfelt poem 'The Invitation'. It travelled by word-of-mouth and the Internet across the globe. In this book, she expands on the ideas behind the poem and has created a guidebook for living a life full of integrity, commitment and passion.

Author : Andrew James Prince
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666799170

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How Christians Grow by Andrew James Prince Pdf

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.

Author : Joshua S. Hopping
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666703610

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The Mystery, the Way, and the Journey by Joshua S. Hopping Pdf

We live in a time of certainty and extremes where questions must be answered and spiritual salvation is centered on a single moment. By drawing on the writings of St. Maximos the Confessor (580–662 CE), this book seeks to introduce the reader to a new, albeit old, way of following Jesus of Nazareth into the darkness of the unknown by embracing the mystery of uncertainty as a way of life in which each person's journey is different. Interwoven together, the concepts of the Mystery, the Way, and the Journey provide a way forward through the uncertainty of the future by following the path set forth by the ancient church while understanding that we are part of something bigger and older than modern American Christianity.

Author : Cardinal Joseph Bernardin,Alphonse Spilly,Jeremy Langford
Publisher : Image
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307423986

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The Journey to Peace by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin,Alphonse Spilly,Jeremy Langford Pdf

Joseph Cardinal Bernardin (1928-1996) touched millions of people through his passionate witness, humble wisdom, and spiritual writings. In the final months of his life he shared his personal reflections in The Gift of Peace, a modern classic about finding inner peace in the face of life's greatest trials. As part of his rich legacy, The Gift of Peace has become an international bestseller and has brought courage, healing, faith, hope, and love to people of all backgrounds throughout the world. Cardinal Bernardin's legacy is continued here in The Journey to Peace, a special collection of his previously unpublished spiritual reflections. Using the Stations of the Cross as a framework, The Journey to Peace reveals the extraordinary faith, wisdom, and compassion of Joseph Cardinal Bernardin. Through these excerpts from his homilies, Cardinal Bernardin helps readers understand the relevance of Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection to their own lives, inviting all to join the journey that leads to peace. Written with eloquent simplicity, and elegantly designed and illustrated with specially commissioned contemporary artwork, The Journey to Peace reaches people of all faiths for reading throughout the year.

Author : Katongole, Emmanuel
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608337156

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The Journey of Reconciliation by Katongole, Emmanuel Pdf

Author : Lee Ann Fagan Dzelzkalns
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-17
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781982245849

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View from the Mountaintop: a Journey into Wholeness by Lee Ann Fagan Dzelzkalns Pdf

This collection of poems guides the reader in the unfoldment of their “self” (the egoic self) into the “Oneself” (the soulful self). Each poetic life lesson radiates a divine carrier wave of healing vibration, a gentle and generous guide to pave the way toward self-transformation. The insights serve as a guide to explain the unfoldment of self through conscious awareness. From lessons of forgiveness, acceptance, and unconditional love, the poetic resonance serves as a gift to foster your self-remembrance. This book is so relevant today as the world is experiencing a great pause and a major shift in awareness to awaken to our sense of being, whole and one with All That Is. Each poem is accompanied by a Daily Declaration of Empowerment in an oracle card deck in the back of the book to help the reader discern their soul’s message. Many readers enjoy working with the companion full color oracle card deck pictured below.