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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life | 
 enlarge | Author: Donald S. Whitney
Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
Category: Book
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Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 6143
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 266
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 1576830276
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.4861
EAN: 9781576830277
ASIN: 1576830276
Publication Date: December 1991
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Product Description
Freedom. The Reward Of Discipline. It's not uncommon for an accomplished musician to be able to sit down in front of a new piece of music and play it through without a hitch. To make it seem easy, as if it required no effort. Yet, the "freedom" to play with such skills comes only after years of disciplined practice. In the same way, the freedom to grow in godliness-to naturally express Christ's character through your own personality-is in large part dependent on a deliberate cultivation of the spiritual disciplines. Far from being legalistic, restrictive, or binding, as they are often perceived, the spiritual disciplines are actually the means to unparalleled spiritual liberty. So if you'd like to embark on a lifelong quest for godliness, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will help you on your way. Drawn from a rich heritage left us by the early church fathers, the Puritan writers, and Jesus Christ Himself, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines including Scripture reading, prayer, worship, Scripture meditation, evangelism, serving, stewardship, Scripture application, fasting, silence and solitude, journaling, and learning. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grown in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them on a long-term basis, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to embrace life's greatest pursuit-the pursuit of holiness-through a lifelong delight in the disciplines.
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 Renews my committment to Christ December 5, 2008
I have had this book for 10 years. Each time I read this book, I am convicted to lead a more spiritually disciplined life. It helps me place my focus on Christ and not worldy things. I encourage every Christ follower to read it often.
Every new (and old) Christian should get a copy. November 16, 2008
Spiritual Disciplines by Whitney is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It is easy to read, straight forward and to the point, and covers topics every Christian needs to know. This book has been the inspiration I needed to do what I should have been doing all along.
Whitney addresses reading your bible, meditating on scripture, prayer, worship, evangelism, serving, stewardship, fasting, solitude, journaling, learning and perserverance in the above disciplines. Whitey gets right down to business and matter-of-factly explains what each discipline entails, why it's important and how to get started or improve upon it. He backs his recommendations with appropriate scripture references and other solid sources, and he uses memorable stories that paint lasting visual images to drive home the main points. Some of them - like the shelf full of unread bibles - really 'get you where you live', yet he doesn't guilt you into obedience, but rather he inspires you into a great relationship with the Lord.
I made a profession of faith at the tender age of 10 and have been a Christian for years, but I never really developed the disciplines like I should have. How many years I wasted! Sometimes I find myself unsure of things and need someone to 'spell it out' for me. This book did just that. If you have been imitating other Christians and yet find yourself feeling like you are just going through the motions and wondering what it's really all about, this book makes everything clear. You'll kick yourself for not figuring it out because it's so simple, yet you'll be glad you finally understand what everyone else seems to naturally know.
Most people, upon making a profession of faith, receive a gift bible. If churches whould also hand them a copy of this book to go with it, we'd have a lot more Christians out there living like they ought to live.
I am pleased October 28, 2008
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Receiving this product was right on time. My opinion of the book was very informational for me.
 Thought proviking and well worth reading/.studying August 17, 2008
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This opportunity to explore ways to deepen our spiritual journey is powerful. It is not what one always wants to hear; however, in the hearing, one suspects that the author is right on calling us to a deeper and more intentional journeying in the faith.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time... July 26, 2008
This book lists excuses and breaks down the how-to's of growing as a Christian. It will explain in very great detail with multiple examples to follow, of incorporating more of God in our busy lives. Reading just 1 page a day will encourage change and growth. A Christian, reading this book will be given the opportunity to be set a blaze by the Holy Spirit to make life altering changes that will bring them closer to God. This book has changed my life and those in my bible study, I pray that it will do the same for you. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life: A Study Guide Based on the Book The study guide is an awesome way to get more out of the book and to get more life application material as well. A great buy for those reading the book again as the book itself is a lot to chew the first time around.
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