This compilation of R. A. Torrey's writings on the basic "how to's" of the Christian life is an easy-to-use handbook on how to grow in faith and in spiritual maturity. As one of the greatest evangelists of modern times, and a great storyteller of true-life experiences, Torrey's writings remain relevant and compelling for the contemporary reader. This volume combines several of Torrey's most beloved instructional booklets: How to Pray How to Study the Bible How to Witness to Anyone Ideal for new believers or for use in Christian discipleship, Basic Steps for Spiritual Growth is a trusted and valuable tool for leading any believer into a deeper and more dynamic Christian life.

Focuses on the dynamics of the spiritual journey that begins with a conscious decision to listen to God's presence in our lives and in our world, and on the continual process of developing a deeper relationship with God, which consequently will help us become better people. Original.

Many Christians spend their entire life attending church without discovering what pathway the Lord would have them take on their spiritual journey. This book traces the main itinerary of the Christian journey—a journey of spiritual transformation. I wrote it to give you a much clearer understanding of the unfolding of the plan of salvation, the way God educates His children, and to help you discover all the spiritual potential that Jesus has put within you. When you understand these often unexplored truths of Scripture, you will be able to discover all your spiritual abilities and react effectively to the experiences in your life. Of all books you could pick up, this one will give you valuable information for the journey and effective Christian living. Enjoy the read and may the Holy Spirit guide you! The Key to Effective Spiritual Growth, by Jean Saint Sauveur, is not a book on doctrine. Rather, it deals with the spiritual application of the principles of Scripture—especially the fundamental teachings of the epistle to the Romans, showing how they are essential to reach our heavenly destination.

In this little booklet, you’ll find a simple yet relatively unknown process you can use to make definite and rapid spiritual progress. You’ll find no theology, no dogma, no rules—just three simple steps to help you become the person you want to be—and God intended you to be. If you have attended workshops and retreats, read spiritual books, gone on pilgrimages, and sat for hours in prayer and meditation, yet still feel like you’re spiritually spinning your wheels, this simple method might be the thing that finally gives you some traction. This method transcends religion. It doesn’t matter which religion you follow or if you’ve no religion at all. 1. The first step is to set spiritual goals. We set goals in every other aspect of our lives. Why not with our spirit? But it’s not quite the same. Setting spiritual goals is a little different. 2. The second step is connecting to the Divine within. This might seem strange to you. Maybe you thought “God” was something outside of you. But there are some simple and direct ways to connect to that “divine within,” whatever name you choose to give it. 3. The third step is to practice. Just like learning to play a musical instrument—or learning any skill—you have to practice. This book gives you some guidance on how to do that. In the end, the Band Director can give you a musical instrument and some instruction, but the instrument is in your hands. It’s up to you to become whatever you choose to be. But you might want to consider the bigger vision that God has for you. You are meant to be far more than you imagine! On your spiritual journey, you can choose to progress or regress, to move slowly or quickly, to pause and plateau or rush forward with wild abandon. Our destination is God. Why tarry? Why not choose the fast track of spiritual growth? This booklet is about how to change yourself for the better. You can be the person you desire to be. You can be a saint. In fact, that is your destiny. You are here for that. God has put the desire into your heart. He is calling to you. Forge ahead, timid pilgrim—the Promised Land awaits!

In this uniquely integrated program, certified personal trainer and aerobic instructor Laurette Willis shares her BASIC (Body And Soul In Christ), step-by-step plan to improve wholeness in body, soul, and spirit. Convinced that diets alone don't work, Laurette shows how lasting change starts on the inside, and she leads readers through a process that will help them turn mundane daily activities and exercises into acts of worship develop a healthy self-image through forgiveness and freedom from addiction experience God's transforming power through praise, prayer, and fasting Laurette provides readers with plenty of practical opportunities for growth, including "PraiseMoves," her own unique Christian system of worship and exercise that she calls "a Christ-centered alternative to yoga."

The book, Spiritual Growth - Inevitable Truths, brings to light the fact that true spirituality is to accept and follow the biblical insights of spirituality. It reveals the basic principle of God's Word that in order to experience God's presence, one must uphold moral values. It also includes the call to form a counter culture to Spiritual growth which is identifying daily with the character of Christ that is in line with God's expectation based on God's Word. The 12 chapters of this book portrays the beautification of spirituality to discipleship and a holistic view of man's ultimate goal i.e. eternity.

Jesus commissioned His apostles""and, by extension, the church""to make disciples. Many church leaders have come to the conclusion that attending worship services and Bible study classes will result in making disciples. A review of statistical reports indicates a majority of church members and attenders do not believe this process will work, or they have come to the conclusion they do not want to become disciples. The 2010 US Religion Census report indicated 79% of the 150,686,156 members, children, and other attenders did not attend worship services. It also reported over 60% of the same group did not attend Bible study classes. In 2014 one of the major denominations in the United States reported 63% of church members did not attend worship services and 62% did not attend Bible study classes. There are literally thousands of spiritual surveys available to church leaders. A majority of these surveys develop conclusions based on a single survey being administered or two surveys being administered several months apart. If a disciple-making process is to be effective, there needs to be a method of measuring the progress of individuals moving toward spiritual maturity. This type of measurement would produce a visual of spiritual growth, spiritual decline, or spiritual non-growth. The only way to measure the spiritual progress of an individual is to create a measurement of the various elements of the spiritual life. The process of measuring spiritual maturity in this book is self-contained within the participating church, and the responses of the participating individuals are highly confidential and warehoused by the participating church.

Today, we have many ways of defining success in life. Some define it as being a sports hero, others as being wealthy, others as being popular and well liked, and still others as being happy. How does God define success? He defines it as being spiritually mature! How do we become spiritually mature? There’s only one way, and it’s called discipleship. However, statistics show that discipleship is in a state of crisis today. Many Christians are not growing in Christ and are stuck in the process of reaching spiritual maturity. A Barna study reveals that almost nine out of ten senior pastors of Protestant churches assert that spiritual immaturity is one of the most serious issues facing the church. Sadly, what discipleship meant in the time of Christ and what it means today is vastly different. Moreover, the importance Christ and the Apostles gave to discipleship is also stunningly different than the importance many Christians and churches today give it. Unlike the disciples who had much of Scripture memorized, a whopping 81% of Christians today don’t read their Bibles regularly. Unlike Christ’s disciples who were “Fishers of Men,” 61% of believers today have not shared their faith in the past six months. And sadly, unlike Christ and the Apostles who made discipleship the central focus of their ministries, 81% of pastors today have no regular discipleship programs in their churches. Discipleship is being neglected today, and the consequences are crippling many Christians and churches. This book hopes to change that! Chapter 1 focuses on the state of discipleship today and exposes the sad truth that it’s in crisis mode. Chapter 2 reveals 13 key factors contributing to the lack of discipleship today. Chapter 3 defines biblical discipleship based on central phrases Christ used in His ministry. Chapter 4 brings to light 14 essential components of the discipleship-making process that must be understood and practiced in order to attain spiritual maturity. Chapter 5 provides practical, “how-to” help for growing in Christ. It includes self-assessment tests for measuring your level of spiritual maturity in each essential component of discipleship and gives hands-on, useful ideas for taking steps toward spiritual maturity. Discipleship is a command for all believers and is our highest calling. This book provides biblical help for fulfilling this calling and seeks to discover what God says about genuine growth in Christ. It’s both an informative book and a “how-to” book. It deals with the barriers that are hindering discipleship, and offers practical help for overcoming these barriers and attaining spiritual maturity. So, are you ready to grow? Would you like to be pleasing to God? Would you like to fulfill the reason for which you’ve been created? Would you like the full blessings of God in your life? Would you like to become spiritually mature? Would you like to hear Christ’s words, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” when you arrive in heaven? If so, this book is for you.

Written mostly in prose, "Uncovering and Discovering the KEY to Spiritual Growth" is sprinkled with some beautiful and transforming original poetry. It is a fascinating story of one man''s attempt to make sense out of a world turned upside down. In the midst of personal disaster, Rich Kae asked, "How do you find meaning in a world where all the givens are gone?" He started looking for the key or answer to this question by addressing the only thing he knew for certain -HIS PAIN! One chapter in the book entitled, "Pain is your Friend" reveals how being honest with and accepting his pain helped him to discover a new foundation upon which he could start to rebuild his life "one day at a time." The Book reflects the Author''s broad experience and education in the fields of psychology, religion, philosophy and the sciences. Many readers responded positively after having read the pre-publication manuscript. One such response by Rev. Donald Tastad reads, "One cannot read it without asking the most basic and important questions in life. One finds ample answers to those questions and of more importance, a way of life that leads to fulfillment and meaning."