Devotional Classics: Revised Edition: Selected Readings for Individuals and GroupsA New, Expanded Edition of Renovaré's Classic Companion to the Devotional Life Updated to incorporate all six traditions, or "streams," that comprise a healthy and holistic life of faith, these fifty–two selections have been organized to introduce the reader to the great devotional writers over the course of one year. Edited by James Bryan Smith, each reading is accompanied by an introduction and meditation by Richard J. Foster. In addition, each entry includes a related biblical passage, discussion questions, and individual and group exercises. With devotional readings in 1. The Prayer–Filled Life 2. The Virtuous Life 3. The Spirit–Empowered Life 4. The Compassionate Life 5. The Word–Centered Life 6. The Sacramental Life Foster and Smith sift through works from the great spiritual writers of the past as well as readings from contemporary spiritual leaders to create a guide that is indispensable for those looking for a deeper and more balanced spiritual life. |
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User Review - Carolfoasia - LibraryThingI read this in the early 90's when it was still just pages in a loose-leaf three ring binder! I love it! It gives you a little taste of all the spiritual classics. It will make you want to read them ... Read full review
Excellent read, thought provoking and very much worth your investment of time and resources. I'm doing a study with friends from work and whatever we read it provokes great conversation.Unsolicited P ... Read full review
Contents
Preparing for the Spiritual Life | 5 |
Engagement of the Heart | 19 |
Purifying the Soul | 33 |
A Will No Longer Divided | 48 |
The PrayerFilled Life The Contemplative Tradition | 63 |
Bringing Solitude into Our Lives | 80 |
What Do We Mean by Prayer? | 94 |
Morning Prayers | 108 |
Waiting for Breathings from His Spirit | 207 |
The Compassionate Life The Social Justice Tradition | 221 |
Recovering the Joy of Service | 237 |
Dealing with Money | 251 |
Overflowing with Love | 264 |
The WordCentered Life The Evangelical Tradition | 279 |
A Harvest of Souls | 295 |
Sermon on Dying to Sin | 309 |
The Virtuous Life The Holiness Tradition | 121 |
The Joy of SelfDenial | 136 |
Dealing with Temptations | 150 |
Striving to Make Progress | 163 |
Waiting upon God | 180 |
Movements Produced in the Soul | 193 |
Evangelism | 323 |
Jesus Christ the Image of God | 339 |
To Say Yes | 357 |
Acknowledgments | 377 |
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Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups Richard J. Foster No preview available - 1993 |
Devotional Classics: Revised Edition: Selected Readings for Individuals and ... Richard J. Foster No preview available - 2005 |
Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups Richard J. Foster No preview available - 1993 |