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Knowing Grace: Cultivating a Lifestyle of Godliness
The Duty of Delight
Why is it that our spiritual disciplines feel so dutiful and routine most of the time? We are called to delight in Him, to draw near and enjoy Him ... and yet, that seems far from most of our realities.
There are many fine written works describing the need, purpose, and methods of spiritual disciplines. Knowing Grace complements these by fostering and deepening the reader s engagement with God through various means of grace. By using this terminology, means of grace, a rightful emphasis is placed on God s initiation, invitation, and empowering to engage with Him in ways that foster a greater sensitivity to His movements, stirrings, nudges and voice. By growing more familiar with being in His presence, one experiences more of His grace, moving us from duty to delight.
Why is it that our spiritual disciplines feel so dutiful and routine most of the time? We are called to delight in Him, to draw near and enjoy Him ... and yet, that seems far from most of our realities.
There are many fine written works describing the need, purpose, and methods of spiritual disciplines. Knowing Grace complements these by fostering and deepening the reader s engagement with God through various means of grace. By using this terminology, means of grace, a rightful emphasis is placed on God s initiation, invitation, and empowering to engage with Him in ways that foster a greater sensitivity to His movements, stirrings, nudges and voice. By growing more familiar with being in His presence, one experiences more of His grace, moving us from duty to delight.
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199 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2011
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About the author
Joanne J. Jung
5 books13 followersJoanne J. Jung (PhD, Fuller Seminary) is a professor of biblical and theological studies and the associate dean of online education and faculty development at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. She is the author of Knowing Grace; Character Formation in Online Education; and The Lost Discipline of Conversation. She and her husband, Norman, attend Harvest Community Church in Irvine, California.
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October 11, 2019
Great primer on the Means of Grace more widely known as Spiritual Disciplines. It's fun to read, because Joanne totally lives out what she writes, and I can hear her voice and see her smile as I'm reading.
April 15, 2024
love Joanne!
December 28, 2012
Really thorough book written by an excellent Professor. She does a fantastic job of providing exhaustive scripture for each Spiritual Discipline or "Means of Grace" as she calls them. Fantastic book for anyone looking to go deeper in their Christian walk by practicing some of these Spiritual Disciplines. Also a fantastic resource to learn about these disciplines...Highly recommended
September 11, 2012
A clear and readable introduction to spiritual formation. Now that I've finished it, I'm starting again and actually doing each discipline, albeit slowly. Dr. Jung reminded me how relationship is the thing we should be focusing on, and holiness will flow from that. Very helpful to my faith.
May 13, 2017
Fantastic, thought provoking, spiritual, biblical, study. Thank you, Joanne Jung, for allowing the Lord to work through you!
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