The Heart of a Godly Man: Practical Disciplines for a Man's Spiritual Life - Hardcover

Wagner, E. Glenn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802433863 ISBN 13: 9780802433862

Publisher: Moody Pub, 1997

Synopsis

Do you have a healthy heart? Any physician will tell you that in order to live a healthy life you must take care of your heart. And that includes both exercise and a diet low in the 'bad stuff' and high in the 'good stuff.' You must be disciplined. Discipline is at the root of a healthy spiritual heart, as well. For the man who desires a life of spiritual vitality, discipline is the daily habit that transforms mere desire into doing, and turns good intentions into contagious Bible reading, deepening prayer, and an irresistible urge to follow Jesus. Discipline is not a stumbling block but a springboard to spiritual growth. Dr. Wagner offers this practical tool that will guide men toward the goal of godliness. His life-changing message comes home in three sections: 1) The Need for Discipline - Discover who and what you can become through the joy of an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. 2) The Disciplines - Unlock the seven spiritual disciplines through inspiring, personal illustrations and practical, simple strategies on how to practice each discipline. 3) Encouragement to Stay on the Course - Obtain helpful ideas on how to sustain a newfound discipline by 'looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.' The Heart of a Godly Man gives you what you want and what you need to deepen your spiritual life - discipline that has the power to give you a life of purpose and joy.

About this title

About the Author

DR. E. GLENN WAGNER (Ph.D., and D.Lit., Oxford Graduate School; D.Min., Northwest Graduate School) currently serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Leadership Development and Deployment at University Park Baptist Church. He has written and contributed to more than nine books including The Heart of a Godly Man, Your Pastor's Heart, and The Church You¿ve Always Wanted. He and his wife, Susan, have two grown children and live near Charlotte, North Carolina.

Review

Finally, someone has written as book that truly helps a man deal with the stuff of spiritual discipline yet is easy to understand.  Thanks, Glenn, for putting the cookies down on a shelf low enough for all of us to reach.  You've done a great service for the Kingdom by writing this wonderful book.
-Dr. John Maxwell, Founder, INJOY

It is because my good friend Glenn Wagner has the heart of a godly man that he can write this challenging work.  This book will help every man who would like said of them what God said of David, "a man after God's own heart."
-Dr. Tony Evans, Senior Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Self discipline is one of this life's greatest challenges. But spiritual discipline has eternal implications.  Thanks to Glenn Wagner, we have a handbook to guide us through the process of understanding and developing our own disciplines to enhance our walk with God.  This is a wonderful, clearly-written, and enjoyable book.  I enthusiastically recommend it to you.
-Joseph M. Stowell, President, Moody Bible Institute

The Scriptures make frequent references to a person's heart.  It's the place where our affections live.  Much of what motivates us comes straight from our heart.  So, can you imagine a higher goal for a man than to have a "godly heart?"  This book, written by a man I know and trust, will help you know how to have a heart like this.  Read The Heart of a Godly Man, then buy copies for your closest friends.  You'll never be the same.
-Howard G. Hendricks, Distinguished Professor, Chairman, Center for Christian Leadership, Dallas Theological Seminary

Edition details

• Publisher: Moody Pub
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0802433863
• ISBN 13: 9780802433862
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 188