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The Spirituality of Fasting: Rediscovering a Christian Practice 1 review
Charles M. Murphy
Ave Maria Press, 2010
Does much to promote discipline of fasting
Back in 1966, Pope Paul VI issued the apostolic constitution on fast and abstinence, "Poenitemini". The intent was "to rescue fasting from the legalism and minimalism into which it had fallen." The goal was not to remove fasting and penance and sacrifice from Catholic life, but rather to make it a personal choice rather than a command issued from above. Unfortunately, many Catholics took this to ...
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The Wolf Shall Dwell With the Lamb: A Spirituality for Leadership in a Multicultural Community13 reviews
Eric H. F. Law
Chalice Press, 1993
nice
this is a nice book, I enjoy it!
Good conditions, arrived very well.
Thank you!
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Essential Spirituality: The 7 Central Practices to Awaken Heart and Mind 30 reviews
Roger Walsh
Wiley, 2000
A Rosetta Stone of the Human Spirit
Like the Rosetta Stone of ancient languages, "Essential Spirituality" is a translation key to our ancient wisdom traditions, including the world's religions. Each religion and spiritual tradition is unique, of course, but in this age in which the world's diverse peoples are forced into closer contact, it is essential that the jagged edges of our traditions be smoothed out to avoid injuring our ...
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The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning 64 reviews
Ernest Kurtz, Katherine Ketcham
Bantam, 1993
Truly and Profoundly Enlightening - and a fun read
The Spirituality of Imperfection was recommended to me for years, and somehow I managed to avoid or resist reading it. It found its way onto my Amazon Wish List and I received it as a Christmas present in 2008. I started reading it in September of 2009. I was immediately taken with the simple and fun way the authors present their points of view. This fun and profound little book has added to ...
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What Is Ignatian Spirituality?1 review
David L. Fleming
Loyola Press, 2008
More than an introduction
This fine volume brings the reader new to the Ignatian tradition a clear way in and provides the more familiar practitioner valuable thoughts and clear insights flowing from the depth of Father Fleming's experience as director, mentor and writer. A remarkable book.
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Messy Spirituality75 reviews
Mike Yaconelli
Zondervan, 2007
Pretty good fit
Very interesting view of us messy Christians. It justified my view that being a Christian is enough. All the other stuff is nearly superfluous.
I do hate measuring another person's level of Christianity. Or my own for that matter.
I made the choice.
Thats enough.
Highly recommended reading and will be gifts to several notorious brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash the Power of Life in Christ43 reviews
MR Peter Scazzero
Integrity Publishers, 2006
Revolutionary View of Christianity That is Actually Rooted in Tradition
I see this book as having 2 sections. The first deals with our failings and why they exist while the second guides the reader into a proven effective way to overcome those flaws - how to meet with the Holy Spirit multiple times a day so that the reader becomes transformed to maturity. He also advocates the practice of Sabbath; that is to take a 24 hour period of rest once a week. I promise, ...
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Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling (AACC Library)8 reviews
Mark R. McMinn
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1996
A review and reflection
This book was written to answer an important question to many people that are in the field of counseling and some that are not. That question is
"how does a counselor integrate their faith in the therapy session, a faith that includes psychology and theology?" Many people struggle with this very question. We live in a world that is seemingly growing toward a "don't bring Christ into this" ...
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Nurturing Spirituality in Children: Simple Hands-On Activities6 reviews
Peggy Joy Jenkins
Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2008
An excellent set of workbook experiences
Parents may wish to heighten a child's spiritual awareness but have been unable to find good resources: Nurturing Spirituality In Children provides simple lessons parents can teach to kids in lessons of ten minutes at a time. From words which are powerful to teaching compassion and a sense of God, this provides an excellent set of workbook experiences.
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Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue (Engaging Culture)6 reviews
Robert Johnston
Baker Academic, 2006
Evangelical theologian recognizes a wideness in God's grace
This volume by Fuller Seminary professor Robert K. Johnston is a readable introduction to film criticism from a thoroughly Christian perspective. Johnston is evangelical in outlook, and yet does not sacrifice his love for cinema to a fearful, fundamentalistic disdain for human culture. Rather, from the outset, he affirms the Christian truth that God's grace is to be found everywhere (what ...
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Sacred Tree: Reflections on Native American Spirituality5 reviews
Judie Bopp
Lotus Press, 1984
Spirituality 101
This book is simple and profound. It started me on a path that helps me see the big pictue and still feel comfortable on the planet.
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Spirituality of the Psalms (Facets)4 reviews
Walter Brueggemann
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2001
Brueggemann Shines Again
Barbara and I both avidly admire The Psalms and Dr. Brueggemann. Our greatest expectation for the summer is to hear him preach and teach at the Presbyterian Conference on Music and Worship at Montreat. I am deeply indebted to him for his keenly inspired commentary on GENESIS. For two quarters of Preaching Genesis, I have tuned-into his studies in depth to prepare several sermons and hear young ...
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Spirituality in Nursing, Third Edition: Standing on Holy Ground (O'Brien, Spirituality Iin Nursing)4 reviews
Mary Elizabeth O'Brien
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc., 2007
Thought provoking and educational
The information in this book has been well researched and nicely presented. Although I initiallly bought the book as required for my BSN program, I will be sure to use it again and again.
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Spirituality, Inc.: Religion in the American Workplace
Lake Lambert III
NYU Press, 2009
For many Americans spirituality and business seem to be polar opposites: one is concerned with lofty questions of ultimate significance, the other with mundane matters of the daily grind. Yet over the last two decades the two have become increasingly linked, and as the barriers between them are broken down, many see this as a revolutionary shift in American business culture. Lake Lambert III provides a comprehensive examination of the workplace ...
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Thirsty For God: A Brief History Of Christian Spirituality2 reviews
Bradley P. Holt
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2005
YOUR THIRST IS OVER
If you are thirsting for a comprehensive and historical overview of christian spirituality then this book is for you. Thirsty for God is a concise traveler's guide into the history of Christian spirituality. It examines the expression of spirituality in the Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions and is inclusive of Christian spirituality's expressions from non-western cultures. ...
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Monk Habits for Everyday People: Benedictine Spirituality for Protestants7 reviews
Dennis Okholm
Brazos Press, 2007
A Little Book That Leads Us Toward a Deep Spiritual Tradition We May Have Overlooked
This is a little book. If you exclude things like the Foreword, the Afterword and Notes, it's only 99 pages. But it packs a spiritual wallop.
Evangelical theologian and educator Dennis Okholm offers this spiritual memoir of his pilgrimage into monastic culture in an era when a chorus of evangelical voices are crying out for changes in their branch of the church. Various evangelical writers are ...
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Things Hidden: Scripture As Spirituality19 reviews
Richard Rohr
Saint Anthony Messenger Press, 2008
God Loves Me!
Richard Rohr captures the truly "hidden" message of Sacred Scripture,and explains, like a Zen Master, the spirituality of the WORD. The most vital message I discovered is that God loves me! I do not have to earn God's love. He loves me because He loves all creation! Finally, the one quote from page 164: "God does not love you because you are good, but you are good because God loves you. God ...
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Mother Earth Spirituality: Native American Paths to Healing Ourselves and Our World (Religion and ...23 reviews
Ed Mcgaa
HarperOne, 1990
Native American Paths to Healing
Eagle Man (Ed McGaa) shares his knowledge of Lakota Sioux spiritual practices as a way to include everyone who wants to heal our world. He calls those who revere Mother Earth and want to ensure her continuation, Rainbow People. He writes in an intimate way, as if talking with friends. He describes the meaning of the various rituals and myths and shares helpful information about how non-Native ...
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Integral Spirituality: A Startling New Role for Religion in the Modern and Postmodern World34 reviews
Ken Wilber
Shambhala, 2007
Stunning clarity
Ken Wilber does another great job at delving into the nature of human nature and the development of an integral spirituality. He is amazingly perceptive and able to analyse the many aspects to our nature. It is not an easy read, especially if you are not used to Wilber's concepts, but very well worth the journey
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True Spirituality18 reviews
Francis Schaeffer
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1972
Life changing
This book was out of print for quite some time. I first read it when it was loaned to me by a friend. What I learned from this book opened my eyes and changed my view of spirituality entirely. I was thrilled to find it back in print and to have a copy for my own home library. I would recommend True Spirituality to any Christian.
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