Longing for God: Seven Paths of Christian Devotion. by Richard Foster, Gayle Beebe - Softcover

Beebe, Gayle D.

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9780340979945: Longing for God: Seven Paths of Christian Devotion. by Richard Foster, Gayle Beebe

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ISBN 10: 0340979941 ISBN 13: 9780340979945

Publisher: Hodder Religious, 2010

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LONGING FOR GOD is a new book from Richard Foster, author of LIFE WITH GOD, CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE and PRAYER, written with Gayle Beebe. Over the centuries, people have become alive to the presence of God in various different ways. This book identifies seven primary paths of devotion to God that draw from the great saints of the Church, and provides a history and practice of Christian spirituality that is available to all believers who long to enter into a conversational and redemptive life with God. LONGING FOR GOD blends a reading of the core texts of the Christian faith with 'reflecting and responding' sections that help the reader to use the various texts on their own spiritual journey. Each chapter explores a particular path towards God embodied by various classic spiritual writers, illuminating our understanding of the Christian life. Written in an inviting, interactive style, LONGING FOR GOD examines such themes as the spiritual life as journey; the imitation of Christ; action and contemplation - all of which can draw us closer to the presence of God.

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Book Description:

"Today we are in a state of flooding and yet have no water to drink. It is difficult to find authentic principles that satisfy our spiritual thirst. This is the very book that greatly helps those who are thirsty, worn out, burned out and tired of religious malpractices that are not truly spiritual. Richard Foster and Gayle Beebe show us how our faith ancestors found the wellspring of the deep and authentic spirituality and drew the fresh water that cleared their thirst. If you are looking for an authentic spiritual formation manual, you must read this book that will take you to the 'never-ending presence of God' experience!"

About the Author:

Richard Foster is the founder of Renovare, a Christian renewal organisation, as well as the author of the bestselling CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE. Foster lives in Denver, Colorado.

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