This book teaches us how to harness the motivational power of God's wave effect, based on Genesis 1:2.It is an effective tool for daily spiritual enrichment and small group discussions

Examines the meaning and purpose of spiritual direction. Also provides insights into how to meditate.

As spiritual guides, clergy and lay leaders alike often find themselves in need of direction about how to make changes in their personal life and ministry. Rarely, however, do they find a book that presents self-care as an integral part of being a spiritual leaders. The Spiritual Leader’s Guide to Self-Care gives readers the tools to discern God's intention for their lives and to be faithful to that vision through proper self-care. Arranged in 52 chapters, one for each week of the year, the guide addresses seven themes: Creating a Life Vision, Caring for Yourself at Work, Nurturing Your Relationships Caring for Your Spirit and Body,Caring for Your Finances, Caring for Your Intellect, and Sustaining a Life Vision. Included are journal writing suggestions, personal reflection questions and activities, guidance for sharing the discovery process with another person, an activity for the coming week, and suggested further resources, such as novels, videos, and Web sites

Explores issues that arise in the advanced stages of spiritual direction from both a practical and theoretical perspective.

When sincere believers succumb to temptation it is seldom a sudden thing," writes Richard Exley. "Rather it is the culmination of a series of seemingly innocent compromises that ultimately result in a tragic fall." Exley refers to seven stages of temptation that are common in almost every sinful failure. Maybe you will recognize them, or maybe you are struggling at one of them right now. No matter what stage you are in, don't be discouraged, Deliver Me is ultimately a book of encouragement. It is a guide to enhance your Christian walk by allowing scriptural principles to become part of your spiritual disciplines.

Do you long to know Jesus intimately and walk in His ways? Do you desire a biblical encounter and life-changing outpouring of His power? Everything about you is designed for a vibrant and dynamic relationship with the Holy Spirit. For too long the Holy Spirit has been regarded as only a doctrine and theory, knowing His "form" but lacking true connection to His nature, character, power, and personhood. But that changed for Hayley Braun when a radical encounter with the raw presence and power of the Spirit left her completely undone—and ushered in a holy passion for her to help spiritually hungry believers experience the same. In Surrendered to the Holy Spirit, prophetic minister and Bethel School leader Hayley Braun imparts a deeper revelation of what it means to live a life wholly connected to the Holy Spirit: the greatest power in the world. Venture deeper into the Lord's heart as Hayley helps you discover how to: Experience a biblical, Spirit-filled life. Carry the atmosphere of Heaven wherever you go. Intimately know the Holy Spirit closer than any natural friend imaginable. Operate in prophetic discernment, signs, wonders, and demonstrations of God’s power as we yield to the Spirit of God. Don’t settle for lifeless facts when you could have a life-changing friendship with the Living God. Saturate yourself in His presence—and begin to experience God more real, more near, and more powerful than ever before.

Fulfill One of Your Deepest Longings Every follower of Jesus has a sincere desire to share God's love with others. We want to tell friends and family about who Jesus is, what he means to us, and all he has done for them. Deep in our hearts we have a burning passion to pass on the good news we have received. But, where do we start? We want to share our faith, but we don't want it to feel awkward, uncomfortable, or unnatural for them or for us! Organic Outreach for Ordinary People will help you shape a personal approach to passing on the good news of Jesus in natural ways. This is not a system or a program. It's a collection of biblical practices that you can incorporate into your life starting today. You can begin right where God has placed you. You can share the love and message of Jesus in a way that fits exactly how God has wired you. In this practical and easy-to-read book, Kevin Harney offers the tools needed to reach out with God's love in organic ways. In these pages you will discover that sharing the good news of Jesus can be as natural as talking about your favorite sports team or telling a friend about a wonderful new restaurant. On the golf course, over coffee, while taking a walk - anywhere and everywhere - become a bearer of grace. Share the amazing love of God. Tell the life-changing story of Jesus. Discover ordinary ways to communicate God's love and the message of salvation - naturally.

This early work by Anglo-American Catholic writer Thomas Merton is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on spiritual direction and how to learn the art of meditation. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in spiritual life. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.