Practical and theologically sound guide to spiritual disciplines

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	• Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth Richard J. Foster HarperSanFrancisco, 1998 - 248 pages average customer review:based on 119 reviews view larger image
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Celebration of Disciple

When I first heard of this book I thought the title was an oxymorom. there never has been much celebration when I am being disciplined.But it was required reading, so I read it. It is wonderful. I'm sure it will take 2-3 readings to get it all absorbed, but even reading it once has changed my attitudes and my own practices in living for Christ. I recommend it.

Practical and theologically sound guide to spiritual disciplines

The reasons that I have recommended Celebration of Discipline to so many people over the years are 1) the book fully explains each of the disciplines, giving their biblical foundations and their practice in the church over the years, 2) the book is theologically sound, and 3) the "how to" aspects are fully and clearly explained for each of the disciplines.

The book has enriched the spiritual lives of many people I have known over the years. The chapter on fasting is worth the price of the book alone.

Wayne Kempton
Minister of Pastoral Care
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Ventura California

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celebration

We use this book in a training for juveniles - maximum prisoners! It is a great celebration every week when we discuss the issues of the Celebration of discipline. Most of the guy's are just for one year Christians, and know nothing about these issues. We thank God and Richard Foster for the great Service they give to "our Boys". Martin de Bruijn and Anita Stigter Johannesburg SA.

A True Classic

Since I've just finished the 25th Anniversary edition to this book three years after it was printed, I'm guessing that there have been an excess of reviews that have been written on it. I'm not sure that there is much to add...

Richard Foster has truly written a classic here. I approached it with some apprehension having heard that he is new-agish and unbiblical. I could detect neither in this material. Instead, I found a brother in Christ attempting to understand God with something more than just his mind using methods that are Biblical, orthodox, and practical for every believer.

There are only two things that I think would have made Foster's book better. One would have been an inclusion of the idea of Sabbath (not as a legalistic day but as a lifestyle) or rest. Additionally, I think that Foster would have done well to include in the book a means of developing a rhythm of disciplines.

Overall, this is a highly recommended book and puts to words many of the pursuits that I have been yearning for in my own life for several years now. I'm glad that God brought this book across my path.

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Outstanding

This book is easy to read. It has shown me techniques from the bible that I have used successfully to realign my spirituality towards the will of God for my life.

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