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Book Synopsis The Gentle Art of Spiritual Guidance by : John R. Yungblut
Download or read book The Gentle Art of Spiritual Guidance written by John R. Yungblut and published by . This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Gentle Art of Spiritual Guidance by : John Yungblut
Download or read book Gentle Art of Spiritual Guidance written by John Yungblut and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Gentle Art of Spiritual Discernment by : Pierre Pradervand
Download or read book The Gentle Art of Spiritual Discernment written by Pierre Pradervand and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Support for those embarking on an authentic spiritual search • Focuses in depth on helping you answer three fundamental questions: “Who am I deep down?”, “What am I really looking for in my spiritual quest?”, and “What is the deep motivation of my search?” • Shows how integrity, perseverance, generosity, and discernment are essential components of any lasting spiritual path • Reveals the author’s own spiritual difficulties and how he reoriented his spiritual quest in a straightforward, less dogmatic way Throughout his decades as a social activist and self-transformation teacher, as well as through his spiritual work with death row inmates, Pierre Pradervand saw more and more people moving away from organized religion. He also realized that many were still seeking a spiritual dimension in their lives. Yet with so many options available, especially so many “spiritual fast food” options, selecting the right spiritual path can be difficult. In this guide, Pierre offers support for those embarking on an authentic spiritual search. He focuses in depth on helping you answer three fundamental questions: Who am I deep down? What am I really looking for in my spiritual quest? What is the deep motivation of my search? He shows how integrity, generosity, and discernment are essential components of any lasting spiritual path. The author shares his journey to rediscover his spiritual power after losing it all. He explains how he reoriented his spiritual quest in a straightforward, less dogmatic way—which led him to discover the gentle art of blessing and the simple path to becoming an embodiment of divine love. Showing how to cultivate your inner voice and intuition to become your own empowered spiritual authority, this guide reveals how to see more clearly, open your spiritual horizons, and move toward your own unique spiritual path.
Book Synopsis Awakening the Creative Spirit by : Christine Valters Paintner
Download or read book Awakening the Creative Spirit written by Christine Valters Paintner and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The resource is designed to help spiritual directors and others use expressive arts in the context of spiritual direction. It is the latest book in the unique SDI series, designed for professional spiritual directors, but also useful for clergy, therapists, and Christian formation specialists. The Spiritual Directors International Series – This book is part of a special series produced by Morehouse Publishing in cooperation with Spiritual Directors International (SDI), a global network of some 6,000 spiritual directors and members.
Download or read book Candlelight written by Susan S. Phillips and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As She Begins each spiritual direction session, Susan Phillips lights a candle to symbolize God's presence. Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction offers an intimate view of spiritual direction through narratives of actual sessions. Tracing the stories of nine men and women, this book-part travel guide, part professional resource-illuminates the journey of Christian discipleship nurtured by the ancient practice of spiritual direction.
Book Synopsis Holy Listening by : Margaret Guenther
Download or read book Holy Listening written by Margaret Guenther and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1992 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the role and practice of a spiritual director as distinct from pastoral care and from psychotherapy. Compares the spiritual director to a midwife for the soul, describing actions of teaching prayer and offering exercise suggestions.
Book Synopsis Spiritual Direction by : Henri J. M. Nouwen
Download or read book Spiritual Direction written by Henri J. M. Nouwen and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2006-05-23 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiritual Direction gives us the unique and unrivaled experience of having Henri Nouwen as our personal spiritual director, answering our questions about the spiritual life in his wise, comfortable, and engaging style. With Nouwen's guidance, we can reorient our lives and open the door to true spiritual transformation. Henri Nouwen, the world-renowned spiritual guide and counselor, understood the spiritual life as a journey of faith and transformation that is deepened by accountability, community, and relationships. Though he counseled many people during his lifetime, his principles of spiritual direction were never written down. Now two of his longtime students, Michael Christensen and Rebecca Laird, have taken his famous course in spiritual direction and supplemented it with his unpublished writings to create the definitive work on Nouwen's thoughts on the Christian life. Stories, readings, and thematically organized questions for reflection and guided journal writing provide an unparalleled resource for spiritual direction, both for individuals and for small groups.
Book Synopsis A Charlotte Mason Companion by : Karen Andreola
Download or read book A Charlotte Mason Companion written by Karen Andreola and published by Charlotte Mason Reseach & Supply Company. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough chapter-by-chapter overview of the inspiring teaching principles of Christian educator Charlotte Mason, this book reveals the practical day by day method of how to teach "the Charlotte Mason way". The author offers friendly advice, and humor, along with the joys and struggles of real homeschool life. The book covers education, parenting, homeschooling and lots of encouraging advice for mothers.
Book Synopsis An Introduction to Spiritual Direction by : Chester P. Michael
Download or read book An Introduction to Spiritual Direction written by Chester P. Michael and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Spiritual Direction is a clear, nuanced and practical handbook for spiritual directors and directees that examines what it means to be spiritually whole and the process that gets us there. It is based in part on the two-year training course that the author conducts at Spiritual Direction Institute, the teachings of the depth psychologist, Carl Jung, and the Christian traditionalists, among them, St. Francis de Sales, Ignatius of Loyola, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. It is further conjoined with sections on the qualities of the good director and directee, with fascinating forays into the nature of temperament and psychological type. The core of the book is devoted to its larger question, the actual growth and acquisition of spiritual wisdom, where the stages, pitfalls, remedies, rewards, as well as the importance of spiritual direction, especially during times of crises, are examined in numerous comprehensive sections. Dovetailed with chapter notes and questions, index, and extensive bibliography, An Introduction to Spiritual Direction deserves recognition by directors, directees, counselors, students and practitioners of psychology, and religious educators. It is a great starting point for spiritual exploration. +
Book Synopsis Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment by : Nancy L. Bieber
Download or read book Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment written by Nancy L. Bieber and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Thank You for Being Such a Pain by : Mark Rosen
Download or read book Thank You for Being Such a Pain written by Mark Rosen and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With wisdom and humor, Thank You for Being Such a Pain offers gentle and compassionate guidance for understanding and healing relationships with difficult people. By embracing four fundamental premises and putting into practice the author's many helpful and practical suggestions, you'll acquire the skills and insights necessary for turning around even the most troublesome relationship. What you need to keep in mind is that: (1) nothing in your life happens randomly and your difficulties have a deeper purpose; (2) frustration and even emotional pain are as necessary for your personal and spiritual growth as love and joy; (3) transforming enmity and completing unfinished business may be the most important skills you can learn in life; and (4) when you make an effort to work on your inner self, your outer relationships will be transformed. This groundbreaking book draws upon state-of-the-art psychological principles and timeless spiritual practices from all traditions. Filled with enlightening exercises and entertaining stories, Thank You for Being Such a Pain will forever change the way you see the difficult people in your life . . . as well as the way you see yourself.
Book Synopsis Windows Into the Soul by : Michael Sullivan
Download or read book Windows Into the Soul written by Michael Sullivan and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The act of creating art can help people explore the deepest recesses of their hearts and change their lives. Sullivan discovered the power of art for himself and has been using simple art projects as a form of prayer and a way of helping others explore what God may be saying to them.
Book Synopsis Spiritual Direction 101 by : Teresa Blythe
Download or read book Spiritual Direction 101 written by Teresa Blythe and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wondering what spiritual direction is all about? Looking for a practical guide that covers everything from finding a spiritual guide to becoming one? This is your "how-to" book on the history, practice and ethics of spiritual guidance. Spiritual Direction 101 brings spiritual guidance down to earth, making it accessible to people from a variety of spiritual and religious traditions. This book gives you the nitty-gritty "here's how it's done" information, such as tips, tools, stories and descriptions to assist spiritual directors and build awareness in those seeking spiritual help. Spiritual Direction 101 is all you need to demystify the art of spiritual guidance and prepare you for a meaningful encounter--whether as a seeker or a guide. If you want an easy-to-follow primer, written from practical experience and years of training new spiritual guides, this is the one book to add to your spiritual library.
Book Synopsis The Art of Spiritual Guidance by : Carolyn Gratton
Download or read book The Art of Spiritual Guidance written by Carolyn Gratton and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrates into one coherent whole a dazzling variety of psychological and spiritual insights about the art of spiritual guidance. Sheds new light on traditional and contemporary resources, mystical theology and the human sciences in such a way as to empower others with the confidence to co-listen for the Spirit in everyday life. With its emphasis on freeing the human spirit, and rooted in the communal dimensions of justice, life and love, this book provides the classic overview that spiritual guides--and all those in search of God's presence--have been seeking for a long time.
Book Synopsis Holy Invitations by : Jeannette A. Bakke
Download or read book Holy Invitations written by Jeannette A. Bakke and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to nurture your awareness of and response to God's love and guidance through the historical practice of spiritual direction.
Book Synopsis 365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World by : Pierre Pradervand
Download or read book 365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World written by Pierre Pradervand and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-29 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine what it would feel like to never feel any resentment for any wrong done to you, gossip or lie disseminated about you? To respond with full awareness to all situations and people rather than react from your gut? What freedom that would entail! Well, this is just one of the gifts the practice of blessing from the heart, i.e. sending out focused love energy, will do for you. This book, from the bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Blessing, will help you learn to bless all situations and people as you go through the day and add overwhelming joy and presence to your existence.
Book Synopsis Spiritual Formation by : Henri J. M. Nouwen
Download or read book Spiritual Formation written by Henri J. M. Nouwen and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Henri Nouwen was one of the great spiritual masters of the modern age. His beloved writings have helped millions understand that no matter where we are, God can meet us there. Read this brand-new compilation of his writings and conferences, and let Henri Nouwen accompany you—with his trademark wisdom, acuity, common sense, erudition and, most of all, compassion—and help you encounter God more fully in your daily life.” — James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything Led by the writing of beloved, bestselling author Henri Nouwen (With Open Hands, Reaching Out, The Wounded Healer, Making All Things New), the authors of Spiritual Direction, return with the second work in this popular spirituality series on how to live out the five classical stages of spiritual development.