Synopses & Reviews
THE FIRST STEP TOWARD GROWTH IS NOTICING. What are the lifestyle characteristics that distinguish a follower of Jesus from those who share no interest in Him? Widespread research suggests that in our society there are none. Why is that? Surely one would expect a follower of history's most influential person to stand out from the crowd. Perhaps it relates to the pace of contemporary life. By running so fast, we miss the meaning of our actions, and the cultivation of our characters. Though many of us do try to capture each day's experiences in a journal, few take that practice to the level of a spiritual discipline by using it to explore the work of God in our lives. In Spiritual Journaling, you will learn to recognize the progression from who you have been to who you are meant to become. By taking time to go back and understand the critical elements of your life-the events, relationships, patterns, and experiences that shape you-you will gradually find yourself viewing the future through the lens of conformity to the way of Jesus. Whether you choose to explore this new skill with a group of friends (recommended!) or on your own, you'll benefit from the thoughtful exercises presented in this study guide.
Synopsis
Are you longing for life-changing transformation in your relationship with God?Get ready to find fresh illumination for your faith journey in this short and practical guide. Exploring over 60 carefully chosen selections from renowned author Dallas Willard's bestseller
Renovation of the Heart, this book offers powerful brief lessons for character formation.
With devotional-sized quotes and rigorous daily experiments, this book will challenge and encourage you to dive deeper than ever before in your relationship with the Creator. Perfect for group or individual study, this guide is for anyone and everyone, no matter the stage of your Christian walk.
Working through Dallas Willard's plan for spiritual renovation of the whole person, this book covers a wide range of topics, such as:
- What "death to self" looks like
- The crucial role of good thinking
- The interplay of will, thoughts, and feelings
- Being a person of joy and peace
- The body's role in spiritual formation
Be inspired and strengthened as you enjoy the adventure of these experiments in spiritual transformation and grow an unshakeable faith.
"No one has impacted my life like Dallas Willard. But for most of us, it helps to break his thoughts into bite-sized portions and then actually do something with them. So, this is a feast " --John Ortberg, author and speaker
"I see no way to work through this book without being radically changed from the inside out." --Howard Baker, instructor of Christian formation, chaplain, author of Soul Keeping Synopsis
Headline: Life-changing experiments in spiritual transformation based on Dallas Willard's best selling book Spiritual director Jan Johnson guides you through 61 carefully chosen selections from renowned author Dallas Willard's best selling book, Renovation of the Heart. With each selection, you'll progress through Ddr. Willard's plan for renovating the complete person. You'll find fresh illumination for your journey, and you'll enjoy the adventure of Jan Johnson's experiments in spiritual transformation. Each provocative reflection includes a thoughtful, meaty selection by Dallas Willard along with Jan's illuminating personal stories, plus “Today's Experiment”- suggestions for making the concepts come alive in your own experience. Ideal for personal meditation or for use as a transformational retreat book (see retreat suggestions in the back), this book will guide you deeper into the heart of God while renewing your own.
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Renowned spiritual director Jan Johnson takes nuggets of wisdom from Dallas Willard's classic work Renovation of the Heart and unpacks them for deeper understanding.
Synopsis
Jan Johnson guides you through 61 carefully chosen selections from renowned author Dallas Willard's best selling book, Renovation of the Heart. With each selection, you'll progress through Dr. Willard's plan for renovating the complete person.
Each provocative reflection includes a thoughtful, meaty selection by Dallas Willard along with Jan's illuminating personal stories, plus suggestions for making the concepts come alive in your own experience.
Synopsis
This study guide explores and explains how the use of the spiritual discipline of journaling can deepen both our walk with God and our community with other believers.
Synopsis
This study guide shows you how to recognize God working your life. Start noticing the progression from who you have been to who you are meant to become by keeping a spiritual journal.
• Personal study between meetings
• 8 sessions
About the Author
Dallas Willard is a professor and former director of the School of Philosophy at the University of Southern California. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin.
Dallas is the best-selling author of more than 30 publications including The Divine Conspiracy The Spirit of the Disciplines (both Harper San Francisco) and Hearing God (InterVarsity Press).Jen Hatmaker, author of A Modern Girl's Bible Study series, knows all about talking. In addition to her writing duties, she travels around the country speaking at retreats and conferences for women. Jen and her husband, Brandon, reside with their three children in Austin, Texas.