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Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us
Maybe you long for a more intimate prayer life or deeper insight from God's Word but just don't know how to get there. Or maybe you want to learn about new spiritual disciplines like visio divina , unplugging or attentiveness. In Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Adele Calhoun gives us directions for our continuing journey toward intimacy with Christ. While the word discipline may make us want to run and hide, the author shows how desires and discipline work together to lead us to the transformation we're longing for―the transformation only Christ can bring. Instead of just giving information about spiritual disciplines, this handbook is full of practical, accessible guidance that helps you actually practice them. With over 80,000 copies in print, this well-loved catalog of seventy-five disciplines has been revised throughout and expanded to include thirteen new disciplines along with a new preface by the author. Mothers, fathers, plumbers, nurses, students―we're all on a journey. And spiritual disciplines are for all of us who desire to know Christ deeply and be like him. Here is direction for our desire, leading us to the ultimate more of Christ himself.
352 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
12 books49 followersAdele Ahlberg Calhoun (MA, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) has worked in Christian ministry for over forty years, and she and her husband, Doug, currently work with Highrock Church in Arlington, Massachusetts. As certified Enneagram instructors, they enjoy resourcing spiritual leaders and pastors through spiritual direction and teaching the Enneagram. Adele is the author of Spiritual Disciplines Handbook, Invitations from God and the coauthor of True You and Women & Identity.
Previously, Adele and her husband copastored Redeemer Community Church in Needham, Massachusetts, and she was formerly pastor of spiritual formation at Christ Church in Oak Brook, Illinois. A retreat speaker and trained spiritual director, she has taught courses at Wheaton College and Northern Seminary. In the early 1970s she helped pioneer student work with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. She has also worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in New England and Canada and with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in the West Indies and South Africa.
Previously, Adele and her husband copastored Redeemer Community Church in Needham, Massachusetts, and she was formerly pastor of spiritual formation at Christ Church in Oak Brook, Illinois. A retreat speaker and trained spiritual director, she has taught courses at Wheaton College and Northern Seminary. In the early 1970s she helped pioneer student work with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. She has also worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in New England and Canada and with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in the West Indies and South Africa.
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February 9, 2015
I used to hate this book.
Someone gave it to me in passing a couple of years ago. I opened it the next day, skipped the introduction, and began reading from left to right, as quickly as possible. The first chapter was on “celebration,” and the second was on "gratitude.” Since I felt devoid of both, reading about their explicit practice was too much for me to bear. I felt exhausted, and stopped reading the book altogether.
I know. Awkward way to start a book review.
But I’m reviewing the book because months later, a friend told me that I was not supposed to read it from back to front; and that reading the introduction was vital to my understanding the rest. So I sat back down with what I thought was a terrible book, and read the first twenty-three pages that night. Everything changed. That night.
What it’s about.
It morphed from a book about trying harder to a book exposing my innermost self. Calhoun spends the first few pages carefully articulating a theology of desire; that is, how our desires work, how sin distorts our desires, and how God heals them. Against this, I always thought of spiritual disciplines as pietistic acts of self-hatred—-means and methods for suppressing desires, not listen to them. Now, there is a clear thread of self-denial woven through all biblical disciplines; but self-denial is not self-hatred. As Calhoun explains, the process leading to self-denial must inevitably start with a degree of honesty and vulnerability. This means listening to our desires. It doesn't mean they are right desires. It doesn't mean God won't change those desires. It just means they are true, and that they tell us something about ourselves. This makes the beginning of any spiritual discipline fairly straightforward: “We simply desire. We bring our ache for change, our longing for belonging, our desperation to make a difference” (19). All of this then sets us up for any spiritual discipline worth its salt: “they simply put us in a place where we can begin to notice God and respond to his word to us” (19). That’s just from the first few pages of the introduction! The rest explains how our desires help us find what discipline is necessary for spiritual maturity in any given area of our lives.
After reading this introduction, I felt a hunger in me begin to simmer, and skimmed through the various disciplines Calhoun lists to discover what I needed to single out the most in my life. The result has been spiritual, emotional, and even physical health; the thing I’ve learned the most through this process is that time spent alone with God is the best thing I can do for myself and others.
Book structure.
The structure of the book is easy to follow. After the introduction, Calhoun offers sixty-two disciplines (!). This large swathe of practices makes up seven larger groupings: worship, opening self to God, relinquishing the false self, community, hearing God’s Word, incarnating the love of Christ, and prayer.
Each discipline is given a page or two of summary, along with simple, practical instructions, Scriptures, and questions to not only discover which disciplines are right for each person’s desires, but also to guide the process of practicing them once the right discipline is found.
Why you should get it.
It’s important at this juncture to know at the outset that spiritual disciplines are the means, not the end. Spiritual transformation is the end. Things get out of hand when these get mixed up. What transforms a person is not disciplines, but the Spirit of God in Christ indwelling the human heart. What disciplines can do is posture that person, already desiring God, to then receive from God and live for God; not just in moments of spiritual prosperity, but in the tedium of normal life. It’s this consistent Spirit-fanned flame of devotion, even if small at first, that causes the Christian life to soar long and true through circumstances and setbacks of any kind. Isn’t this the Christianity we long for? It is available to you. You just have to want it bad enough.
Someone gave it to me in passing a couple of years ago. I opened it the next day, skipped the introduction, and began reading from left to right, as quickly as possible. The first chapter was on “celebration,” and the second was on "gratitude.” Since I felt devoid of both, reading about their explicit practice was too much for me to bear. I felt exhausted, and stopped reading the book altogether.
I know. Awkward way to start a book review.
But I’m reviewing the book because months later, a friend told me that I was not supposed to read it from back to front; and that reading the introduction was vital to my understanding the rest. So I sat back down with what I thought was a terrible book, and read the first twenty-three pages that night. Everything changed. That night.
What it’s about.
It morphed from a book about trying harder to a book exposing my innermost self. Calhoun spends the first few pages carefully articulating a theology of desire; that is, how our desires work, how sin distorts our desires, and how God heals them. Against this, I always thought of spiritual disciplines as pietistic acts of self-hatred—-means and methods for suppressing desires, not listen to them. Now, there is a clear thread of self-denial woven through all biblical disciplines; but self-denial is not self-hatred. As Calhoun explains, the process leading to self-denial must inevitably start with a degree of honesty and vulnerability. This means listening to our desires. It doesn't mean they are right desires. It doesn't mean God won't change those desires. It just means they are true, and that they tell us something about ourselves. This makes the beginning of any spiritual discipline fairly straightforward: “We simply desire. We bring our ache for change, our longing for belonging, our desperation to make a difference” (19). All of this then sets us up for any spiritual discipline worth its salt: “they simply put us in a place where we can begin to notice God and respond to his word to us” (19). That’s just from the first few pages of the introduction! The rest explains how our desires help us find what discipline is necessary for spiritual maturity in any given area of our lives.
After reading this introduction, I felt a hunger in me begin to simmer, and skimmed through the various disciplines Calhoun lists to discover what I needed to single out the most in my life. The result has been spiritual, emotional, and even physical health; the thing I’ve learned the most through this process is that time spent alone with God is the best thing I can do for myself and others.
Book structure.
The structure of the book is easy to follow. After the introduction, Calhoun offers sixty-two disciplines (!). This large swathe of practices makes up seven larger groupings: worship, opening self to God, relinquishing the false self, community, hearing God’s Word, incarnating the love of Christ, and prayer.
Each discipline is given a page or two of summary, along with simple, practical instructions, Scriptures, and questions to not only discover which disciplines are right for each person’s desires, but also to guide the process of practicing them once the right discipline is found.
Why you should get it.
If you have ever felt a longing inside for something deeper in your spirituality, this might be the book for you. If you’ve ever felt a disconnection between your heart and your actions, this might be the book for you. Or if you just want to wake up every day and “train yourself for godliness” (1 Tim 4:7)—in other words, to live everything Jesus taught and did at every moment of every day…this might be the book for you. Over the last two years, I have felt all of these things to the point of frustration. And this was book really helped me. It is the single most comprehensive, simple, and practical book on the disciplines I’ve ever read. I would probably still be depressed, teasing burn-out, and closed off to God (I share about that here and here) had it not been for the compassionate wisdom and simplicity of Calhoun’s writing. Needless to say, this book comes highly recommended by me.
It’s important at this juncture to know at the outset that spiritual disciplines are the means, not the end. Spiritual transformation is the end. Things get out of hand when these get mixed up. What transforms a person is not disciplines, but the Spirit of God in Christ indwelling the human heart. What disciplines can do is posture that person, already desiring God, to then receive from God and live for God; not just in moments of spiritual prosperity, but in the tedium of normal life. It’s this consistent Spirit-fanned flame of devotion, even if small at first, that causes the Christian life to soar long and true through circumstances and setbacks of any kind. Isn’t this the Christianity we long for? It is available to you. You just have to want it bad enough.
October 10, 2022
An incredible resource and handbook to come back to again and again. I’m going to be keeping this on my bedside table for regular reference.
February 27, 2015
We've been working through this book as a small group. Note that this is very much a handbook. It's not a book to be read cover to cover in only a few sittings; rather waded into slowly and intentionally. I strongly recommend reading a book such as "Invitation to a Journey" by M. Robert Mulholland Jr to first assess where you are on the map of your spiritual tendencies and weaknesses. Such a precursor will allow you to hone in on more helpful chapters/disciplines that may get lost in a strictly linear reading of the book.
Calhoun does an excellent job thoroughly explaining, contextualizing, and offering application for so many, often unfamiliar spiritual disciplines intended to stretch, deepen, and advance your devotional practices. I recommend this as a personal resource as well as a teaching/discussion tool.
Calhoun does an excellent job thoroughly explaining, contextualizing, and offering application for so many, often unfamiliar spiritual disciplines intended to stretch, deepen, and advance your devotional practices. I recommend this as a personal resource as well as a teaching/discussion tool.
November 6, 2017
This book isn't really meant to be read cover to cover as it lays out many different types of spiritual disciplines to practice and many exercises to practice those on a daily basis. It is a really good handbook that I know I will continue to use in the future.
March 16, 2025
Not a book to be read through from front to back, but such an incredible resource with guides and summaries of every spiritual practice.
June 20, 2022
I read this for a small group and it is dense. It’s not supposed to be read cover to cover, but oh well. The content is divided up in digestible chunks and it’s insightful. But woof that’s a lot of words.
March 25, 2020
Yes I took a long time reading this book as part of the curriculum for a spiritual direction training program I am getting ready to complete. But this book should be in every Christian’s library. A rich storehouse in terms of themes for spiritual formation. Exercises in various spiritual discipline practices. Adele Calhoun has given the church an incredibly valuable resource for those in ministry as well as all lay leaders and anyone who lives as an “apprentice” of Jesus.
August 15, 2022
I love a textbook. Sorry haters.
January 4, 2023
Will refer to this one often. More of a reference encyclopedia than a book to "read through"
July 24, 2018
This is a rich resource for anyone who wants to experience more of the depth and range of spiritual practices. Fabulous!!
December 9, 2024
This handbook lists 75 different aspects labelled under the category of "spritual disciplines". It takes on a very broad definition of spiritual disciplines, including many aspects I personally would not consider to be a spritual discipline, but rather Christian attitudes or characteristics (such as gratitude, teachability, submission, hospitality, compassion and many, many more). Due to the large amount of topics, the chapters are quite short.
What I did not like about this book that it was filled with many mysical practices that I do not consider to be Christian or biblical, such as visio divina, iconography, pilgrimage, practicing the presence, lectio divina, breath prayer, centering prayer, contemplative prayer, labyrinth prayer, listening prayer and welcoming prayer.
Even the author sees the need to make a disclaimer that it is "not a New Age thing" (p. 236), because so much is so similar to New Age practices. In the preface to the book, the author writes in some detail about her experience of "writing" icons in a monastic cell, stating that the genesis of an icon "begins with listening to the wood" (p. 9) and that "Each icon acts as a bridge between heaven and earth" and "Once the icon is written it communicates, and like a map guides us into the mystery of Trinity imprinted in human likeness" (p. 10).
Many of the practices encourages by the author involve rituals and body postures and movements: "Sit comfortably with both feet on the floor and your hands on your lap. Breathe deeply and relax. Intentionally place yourself in the presence of Jesus. Turn your palms down and begin to drop your cares, worries, agendas and expectations into Jesus' hands. Let go of all that is heavy and burdensome. Relax. Breathe deeply. When you have given your cares to Jesus, turn your palms up on your knees. Open your hands to receive God's presence, word and love. Listen." (p. 56), "Pay attention to any feelings that rise within you. You may feel heat in your body" (56), "light a candle" (60), "place your hand on your heart" (60), "breathe in your gratitude to God" (60), "open your palms" (60), "be with your feelings" (60), "Sit quietly in a comfortable position. Breathe slowly and notice any tightness in your body. What is your body saying to you right now? Listen to it. Don't scold it." (83), "When our hearts are open to receiving whatever God says, we are int a place where we can waith and listen for a nudge from God" (111), "In fact, mindfulness is generally framed as a Buddhist practice with many benefits and many definitions ... Can mindfulness be a Christian spiritual practice?" (115), "Take some deep breaths to slow your mind and heart. With a long inhale, breathe in God's presence. On the exhale feel your body - its strength and its aches and pains. What awareness is being given?" (116), "enter into a personal dialogue with God. There is no right or wrong way to do this" (189), "Stretch, arrange your chair, take off your shoes. Sit in a position that you can maintain without effort of attention" (193), "Take a seat in solitude and silence. Bend your head, close your eyes and breathing softly, in your imagination, look into your own heart. Let your mind, or rather, your thoughts flow from your head down to your heart and say, while breathing, 'Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.'" (233), "Imagine that God's river of life runs through you. Deep down, the river is calm and slow. But on the surface there is rushing and debris. Imagine your distracting thoughts are part of the debris floating in the current. Don't try to capture these thoughts; release them and let the river of God's life carry them away. Anytime you are distracted, let the distractions go with the river." (237), "One way to quiet our minds is to quiet our bodies. Spend five minutes intentionally relaxing your body and breathing deeply. Afterward, spend five minutes noticing where your mind wants to go. Offer your noticing to God. Then let go and open yourself to God's love..." (241), "Do a body scan from your toes to the top of your head. Feel any tension, tightness, ache or pain? As you name that place say, 'Welcome, Jesus, welcome,' and let the tightness go. Breathe deeply. Release." (289)
Despite the disclaimer of the author that this is not New Age, she writes foldly about mystic practices and this is clearly reflected and encouraged in this book. Just because she uses Christian lingo in these mystical practices and relates them to God and some biblical teachings in some ways, does not make these practices Christian or biblical. Much discernment is needed in reading this book - even when reading the chapter on discernment.
What I did not like about this book that it was filled with many mysical practices that I do not consider to be Christian or biblical, such as visio divina, iconography, pilgrimage, practicing the presence, lectio divina, breath prayer, centering prayer, contemplative prayer, labyrinth prayer, listening prayer and welcoming prayer.
Even the author sees the need to make a disclaimer that it is "not a New Age thing" (p. 236), because so much is so similar to New Age practices. In the preface to the book, the author writes in some detail about her experience of "writing" icons in a monastic cell, stating that the genesis of an icon "begins with listening to the wood" (p. 9) and that "Each icon acts as a bridge between heaven and earth" and "Once the icon is written it communicates, and like a map guides us into the mystery of Trinity imprinted in human likeness" (p. 10).
Many of the practices encourages by the author involve rituals and body postures and movements: "Sit comfortably with both feet on the floor and your hands on your lap. Breathe deeply and relax. Intentionally place yourself in the presence of Jesus. Turn your palms down and begin to drop your cares, worries, agendas and expectations into Jesus' hands. Let go of all that is heavy and burdensome. Relax. Breathe deeply. When you have given your cares to Jesus, turn your palms up on your knees. Open your hands to receive God's presence, word and love. Listen." (p. 56), "Pay attention to any feelings that rise within you. You may feel heat in your body" (56), "light a candle" (60), "place your hand on your heart" (60), "breathe in your gratitude to God" (60), "open your palms" (60), "be with your feelings" (60), "Sit quietly in a comfortable position. Breathe slowly and notice any tightness in your body. What is your body saying to you right now? Listen to it. Don't scold it." (83), "When our hearts are open to receiving whatever God says, we are int a place where we can waith and listen for a nudge from God" (111), "In fact, mindfulness is generally framed as a Buddhist practice with many benefits and many definitions ... Can mindfulness be a Christian spiritual practice?" (115), "Take some deep breaths to slow your mind and heart. With a long inhale, breathe in God's presence. On the exhale feel your body - its strength and its aches and pains. What awareness is being given?" (116), "enter into a personal dialogue with God. There is no right or wrong way to do this" (189), "Stretch, arrange your chair, take off your shoes. Sit in a position that you can maintain without effort of attention" (193), "Take a seat in solitude and silence. Bend your head, close your eyes and breathing softly, in your imagination, look into your own heart. Let your mind, or rather, your thoughts flow from your head down to your heart and say, while breathing, 'Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.'" (233), "Imagine that God's river of life runs through you. Deep down, the river is calm and slow. But on the surface there is rushing and debris. Imagine your distracting thoughts are part of the debris floating in the current. Don't try to capture these thoughts; release them and let the river of God's life carry them away. Anytime you are distracted, let the distractions go with the river." (237), "One way to quiet our minds is to quiet our bodies. Spend five minutes intentionally relaxing your body and breathing deeply. Afterward, spend five minutes noticing where your mind wants to go. Offer your noticing to God. Then let go and open yourself to God's love..." (241), "Do a body scan from your toes to the top of your head. Feel any tension, tightness, ache or pain? As you name that place say, 'Welcome, Jesus, welcome,' and let the tightness go. Breathe deeply. Release." (289)
Despite the disclaimer of the author that this is not New Age, she writes foldly about mystic practices and this is clearly reflected and encouraged in this book. Just because she uses Christian lingo in these mystical practices and relates them to God and some biblical teachings in some ways, does not make these practices Christian or biblical. Much discernment is needed in reading this book - even when reading the chapter on discernment.
November 18, 2025
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This isn’t a book you read once or ever truly “finish.” It’s a lifelong reference—one you return to again and again as you grow in your faith. The disciplines it covers aren’t magic on their own, but weaving them into your daily rhythms or Rule of Life can deeply enrich your spiritual journey.
I was surprised by how many practices I’d never thought of as spiritual disciplines before. This book broadened my understanding and introduced an entire library of new ways to pursue spiritual formation. It also clarified the disciplines I was already familiar with, offering clear explanations and practical, real-life examples for how to live them out.
Whether you’re a new believer or someone looking to go deeper in your spiritual life, this book is an excellent addition to your library. It’s full of options, practical applications, Scripture references, and guidance for implementing each discipline.
It’s earned a permanent place on my bookshelf—and I know I’ll be returning to it often.
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This isn’t a book you read once or ever truly “finish.” It’s a lifelong reference—one you return to again and again as you grow in your faith. The disciplines it covers aren’t magic on their own, but weaving them into your daily rhythms or Rule of Life can deeply enrich your spiritual journey.
I was surprised by how many practices I’d never thought of as spiritual disciplines before. This book broadened my understanding and introduced an entire library of new ways to pursue spiritual formation. It also clarified the disciplines I was already familiar with, offering clear explanations and practical, real-life examples for how to live them out.
Whether you’re a new believer or someone looking to go deeper in your spiritual life, this book is an excellent addition to your library. It’s full of options, practical applications, Scripture references, and guidance for implementing each discipline.
It’s earned a permanent place on my bookshelf—and I know I’ll be returning to it often.
April 6, 2022
A very helpful and thorough break down of disciplines. And much more nuanced to instruct on what disciplines are available depending on our need.
For example, I learned that depending on the desire God is placing on my heart, perhaps I would benefit more from a prayer walk than I would reading a couple chapters and praying. Or perhaps I would benefit from journaling instead.
I think for the longest time I thought I had to go to intensive Bible study any time I felt like I wanted to spend time with God but this book gave me the freedom and direction(s) on where to interact with God based on the present desire.
Grateful for this book and I will easily keep it on my shelf for years to come.
For example, I learned that depending on the desire God is placing on my heart, perhaps I would benefit more from a prayer walk than I would reading a couple chapters and praying. Or perhaps I would benefit from journaling instead.
I think for the longest time I thought I had to go to intensive Bible study any time I felt like I wanted to spend time with God but this book gave me the freedom and direction(s) on where to interact with God based on the present desire.
Grateful for this book and I will easily keep it on my shelf for years to come.
August 17, 2020
At first glance, this book can seem overwhelming. However, it is meant to be a tool, a resource; not read in one sitting, but a little here and there. I wouldn't even recommend reading it straight through, but start with the introduction and then skip around. I also recommend working through this with other people - though you can learn on your own, I think it is better learned in community. I will be keeping this on my shelf and coming back to it as my seasons of life change and as I need a jump in my spiritual life.
November 28, 2016
This book is not really meant to be read. It is meant to be a guide through the spiritual disciplines. It doesn't give lengthy descriptions or discourses on these pathways but in a sense just work as a road sign pointing the direction to travel. I would recommend this to those of who already have incorporated the disciplines into their lives and want to increase their spiritual vocabulary so to speak.
August 27, 2019
I’m not convinced spiritual disciplines belong in a handbook. It makes sense to want many spiritual disciplines all in one place. And if you’re just looking for a basic quick reference guide, this would be fine I guess. But if you really want to learn and practice these spiritual disciplines, read a full length book on one of them at a time. Read multiple titles, actually, over many years. There’s no rush. Depth, not breadth, is the goal.
June 18, 2020
A very readable resource on spirituality to continually dip into.
The book is about a journey, not a fix.
Calhoun has presented a collection of spiritual practices that are designed like a compass that gives you your bearings.
The author quotes G.K. Chesterton on the chief aim of Christianity 'was to give room for good things to run wild.' Amen to that and this wildly organic book full of wondrous truths.
The book is about a journey, not a fix.
Calhoun has presented a collection of spiritual practices that are designed like a compass that gives you your bearings.
The author quotes G.K. Chesterton on the chief aim of Christianity 'was to give room for good things to run wild.' Amen to that and this wildly organic book full of wondrous truths.
February 1, 2020
I'm not sure if I can say that I'm "done" this book as it isn't meant to be read through. But I've been using it over the last couple of years and it has widened my view of spiritual practice, what it means to pray and what it means to live well in relation to God and to others and for that I am deeply grateful.
February 23, 2021
I can take this book only in tiny doses because this content indicts. For example: One of the thousands of suggested daily practices is, "Write a resume not of your career but of your character. What do you learn as you assess the traits you have demonstrated and failed to demonstrate through various seasons of your life?"
Um. Ouch.
Um. Ouch.
January 2, 2022
I read around 70% of this book for my Core Relationships in Chrisitan Ministry course under Dr. Doug Hardy, Dr. Dana Preusch, and Dr. Jeren Rowell at Nazarene Theological Seminary. This is a very helpful and comprehensive guide to spiritual disciplines. It will be a great resource that I will reference many times in the future I am sure.
May 10, 2022
If “the Bible, prayer, and fellowship” are the macros of spiritual disciplines, then this book is a cookbook, showing how to combine the macros and vary them to have more life and variety in your spiritual nourishment. Not a cover-to-cover type book, but be sure to read the introduction and then sample from the rest of the book.
October 23, 2024
For me, this has been splendid and has deepened my Spiritual life. It's also really helpful for Christian retreats & I think it is particularly apropos in a digital age. That is, not as a form of escapism, but as a manual for meaningful transformation.
Calhoun's handbook is a potentially life-changing book, for the good, and well worth having in your library if you are an orthodox Christian.
Calhoun's handbook is a potentially life-changing book, for the good, and well worth having in your library if you are an orthodox Christian.
March 22, 2018
This book was read for online class for seminary school, I enjoyed this course very much because of this book selection. This book is an easy read, can be read by individual or group study; This book can be re-read yearly to keep your spiritual walk in perspective.
June 15, 2021
What a fabulously useful book for walking out and training in spiritual disciplines. This is a must read recommendation from me. A great companion tool for those inwardly compelled to allow the Holy Spirit to transform them.
March 19, 2022
This workbook has been a guide through two incredibly tough years. Being rooted in spiritual disciplines over this time has been so helpful and good for my soul! I did one each week. I’ll probably start over next week!
July 7, 2022
This is an excellent resource for your spiritual formation. Reading the intro is a must in order to understand how the spiritual practices contained within the book can best be used to help you in your discipleship unto Jesus. I highly recommend it as a supplement in your walk with Jesus.
February 19, 2023
Really a fantastic resource for naming and understanding spiritual disciplines! Many examples of how to practice each discipline are included at the end of each chapter which is so helpful. Would love to pick it up and read it again later.
January 6, 2025
This book was incredible. Greatly contributed to my spiritual growth this past year and showed me the countless ways we can connect with God. I will be referring back to this book for the rest of my life!
July 8, 2018
Well written and diverse in spiritual disciplines. This is a great book to use for a small group, in discipleship, or just on your own
December 14, 2018
Read the introduction first!
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