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| Author | : Dwight H. Judy |
| Publisher | : Church Publishing, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 175 |
| Release | : 2010-10 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0819224073 |
Every one of us will experience several major life changes over the course of adulthood. Each of these transitions will be marked by external changes, such as change of location, career changes, promotions, or job losses, plus changes in family circumstances, including births, marriage, and death. These transitions are also marked by inner change, since most of us readily examine our faith life and relationship with God during such periods. This book helps people examine both the outward and the inward dimensions of major life changes. This blend of interior examination and attention to practical issues is shown in the questions that set the stage for the discernment process: - What theme or themes do you bring to this process of discernment? - What details would be necessary to know in order to discern an outcome? - What are the financial implications? - What are the implications for family members or others close to you? - What information do you need to start gathering?
| Author | : Stephen Macchia |
| Publisher | : Zondervan |
| Total Pages | : 318 |
| Release | : 2022-03-15 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0310127912 |
Spiritual discernment is a key theme in the Scriptures. From the Garden when Adam and Eve turned away from the simplest terms of a relationship with God, to the Garden when John the Apostle wrote the book of Revelation to a distracted people anticipating eternity, discerning God has been the heart of the matter. In modern times, however, we have forgotten the basic premise of practicing a preference for God, out of which we then are invited to live for God. Instead, we have implanted strategic planning, head-to-head battling, and will-of-God knowing in its place. In The Discerning Life, Stephen A. Macchia seeks to upend the one-eyed and limited Christian understandings of spiritual discernment and invite readers and leaders to reconsider how they prioritize the care of their souls, the grace of their communities, and the mission of their lives, churches, and organizations. When we have a fuller understanding of how spiritual discernment matters to the whole of our lives, we will in turn encourage others to follow likewise and then lean fully into the mission, mandate, and message of the whole counsel of God.
| Author | : Henri J. M. Nouwen |
| Publisher | : Harper Collins |
| Total Pages | : 174 |
| Release | : 2013-06-25 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0062098632 |
Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life features the wisdom that spiritual leader and counselor Henri J. M. Nouwen brought to the essential question asked by every Christian and seeker: What should I do with my life? Nouwen emphasizes listening to the Word of God—in our hearts, in the Bible, in the community of faith, and in the voice of the poor as a way to discern God’s plan. Although the late Henri J. M. Nouwen counseled many people during his lifetime, his principles of discernment were never collected into a single volume. Now, in association with the Nouwen Legacy Trust, Michael Christensen—one of Nouwen’s longtime students—and Rebecca Laird have taken his coursework, journals, and unpublished writings to create this and other books in the series exploring God’s will for your life.
| Author | : Timothy M. Gallagher |
| Publisher | : Crossroad |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013-05-15 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780824549855 |
This handy, easy-to-use workbook is chock full of probing questions, real-life stories, and practical tips on how to apply the profound spiritual insights from the Ignatian tradition of patient, prayerful self-examination. Acclaimed interpreter of Saint Ignatius, author Father Gallagher provides clear explanations of the centuries-old Jesuit method of discerning God's will in one's life--and avoiding evil. A practical guide and journaling tool, it includes ample space on every page for notes, reflections, and journaling, all to help readers track their progress toward a closer, more loving union with God.
| Author | : Clare Matthiass |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 227 |
| Release | : 2017-04-20 |
| Genre | : Discernment (Christian theology) |
| ISBN | : 9780989621250 |
A guide to help Catholic women discover a vocation to religious life.
| Author | : Priscilla Shirer |
| Publisher | : Moody Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 221 |
| Release | : 2012-01-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1575679515 |
OVER 350,000 COPIES SOLD! Do you feel that the ability to hear God's voice is for other people and not for you? Is it only for people who lived in Biblical times? Not at all! The God who loved you enough to die for you loves you enough to talk to you. And wherever you are in your spiritual walk, God will find a way to speak to you in a way you will understand. Become acquainted with the Voice that has spoken from a fire and a cloud, with visible signs and an invisible Spirit, through a burning bush and burning hearts. Hear from some of the most well known Christians in history about how God speaks to them, and discover for yourself how you can discern the voice of God. One of Priscilla’s bestselling titles, Discerning the Voice of God is now completely revised with updated content and reflection questions. Each section contains insights that will aid you in your desire to hear Him speak. Discover the treasure of recognizing how God keeps in touch with his beloved people.
| Author | : Debra K. Farrington |
| Publisher | : Fortress Press |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2019-03-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1506454704 |
Only through learning to hear with our hearts tuned closely to God can we discern how we should find our way through the crowded and confusing thickets of our lives. In Hearing with the Heart, popular writer and retreat leader Debra K. Farrington leads you through a gentle process for discovering how to invite God's presence into every aspect of your daily life. Her story-filled discussions of key practices such as prayer, meditation, reading and reflection, and attentiveness to your body, your studies, and your relationships with your friends and family, help you discover how to be open to discerning God's will. Filled with a wealth of exercises, guidelines, and tools, Hearing with the Heart gives you the practical help you need to bring you closer to God. As you put these suggestions into practice you will find yourself opening more and more to God's infinite possibilities for you.
| Author | : Tim Challies |
| Publisher | : Crossway |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2007-12-19 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1433520524 |
Spiritual discernment is good for more than just making monumental decisions according to God's will. It is an essential, day-to-day activity that allows thoughtful Christians to separate the truth of God from error and to distinguish right from wrong in all kinds of settings and situations. It is also a skill-something that any person can develop and improve, especially with the guidance in this book. Written by a leading evangelical blogger, The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment is an uplifting, scripturally grounded work that explains the need for discernment, its challenges, and the steps that will cultivate it. Author Tim Challies does not do the discerning for readers; he simply shows them how to practically apply scriptural tools, principles, and wisdom so that their conclusions about everything-people, teachings, decisions, media, and organizations-will be consistent with God's Word.
| Author | : Stephen A. Macchia |
| Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2012-02-24 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 083086976X |
In this practical workbook Stephen A. Macchia looks to St. Benedict as a guide for discovering your rule of life. It takes time and effort; you must listen to God and discern what he wants you to be and do for his glory. But through the disciplines of Scripture, prayer and reflection with a small group you will journey toward Christlikeness.
| Author | : Roberts Liardon |
| Publisher | : Whitaker House |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2004-06-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1603746072 |
"Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold" (Proverbs 3:13–14 NIV). We all know people that we would call wise, prudent, or discerning. What sets these individuals apart is their ability to walk in the guidance of God. Do you feel like you daily receive direction from God? You can! From the Scriptures, author Roberts Liardon sets you on the path to pursuing a life marked by wisdom. With this knowledge and insight, you can: Find out how to be led by the Spirit of God Develop a plan of action for successful decision-making Defeat the spiritual forces of evil in your life Discover the immense power in daily prayer and Bible-reading Sharpen your discernment, and you will be more than a conqueror!
