Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life (Donald S. Whitney)

Description

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 though without a hitch. It seems easy, as if playing required no effort. Yet, the 'freedom' to play with such skills come 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 the rich heritage left us by the Puritan writers and from the wealth of other evangelical spiritual giants—and Jesus Christ Himself——Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines, including:

1. Scripture Reading & Study

2. Prayer

3. Worship

4. Scripture Meditation

5. Evangelism

6. Serving

7. Stewardship of Time and Money

8. Scripture Application

9. Fasting

10. Silence & Solitude

11. Journaling

12. Learning

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments, vii,

Foreword, ix,

CHAPTER 1: The Spiritual Disciplines ... for the Purpose of Godliness, 1,

CHAPTER 2: Bible Intake (Part 1) ... for the Purpose of Godliness, 21,

CHAPTER 3: Bible Intake (Part 2) ... for the Purpose of Godliness, 37,

CHAPTER 4: Prayer... for the Purpose of Godliness, 79,

CHAPTER 5: Worship ... for the Purpose of Godliness, 101,

CHAPTER 6: Evangelism...for the Purpose of Godliness, 119,

CHAPTER 7: Serving...for the Purpose of Godliness, 141,

CHAPTER 8: Stewardship ... for the Purpose of Godliness, 159,

CHAPTER 9: Fasting ... for the Purpose of Godliness, 191,

CHAPTER 10: Silence and Solitude...for the Purpose of Godliness, 221,

CHAPTER 11: Journaling...for the Purpose of Godliness, 249,

CHAPTER 12: Learning...for the Purpose of Godliness, 271,

CHAPTER 13: Perseverance in the Disciplines...for the Purpose of Godliness, 287,

Notes, 305,

About the Author, 319,

Scripture Index, 321,

Subject Index, 327,

Product Details

Title: Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life 

Author: Donald S. Whitney

Publisher: PVM Harvest Resources

Pages: 352

Binding: Paperback

Size: 21.0 x 14.0 x 2.0 cm