Spiritual Disciplines Handbook
Description
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
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Adele Ahlberg Calhoun (MA, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) has worked in Christian ministry for over forty years. She and her husband, Doug, currently work with Highrock Church in Arlington, Massachusetts, and work with retreats, the Enneagram, and leader resourcing nationally and internationally. Adele is the author of Spiritual Disciplines Handbook, Invitations from God and the coauthor of True You and Women Identity.Previously, Adele and her husband copastored Redeemer Community Church in Needham, Massachusetts, and she was formerly pastor of spiritual formation at Christ Church in Oak Brook, Illinois. A retreat speaker and trained spiritual director, she has taught courses at Wheaton College and Northern Seminary. In the early 1970s she helped pioneer student work with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. She has also worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in New England and Canada and with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in the West Indies and South Africa.
Content
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
