50 Books like I Heard God Laugh

The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic

by Matthew Kelly • 2012

Seven percent of Catholics carry the parish. Four habits explain the gap.

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🕯️ Catholic Spirituality ⛪ Parish Renewal 📖 Spiritual Disciplines 🙏 Daily Prayer 🔄 Habit Formation

The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic Summary

The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic 97%

Seven percent of Catholics carry the parish. Four habits explain the gap.

by Matthew Kelly 2012

4.23

2k+ ratings

🕯️ Catholic Spirituality ⛪ Parish Renewal 📖 Spiritual Disciplines 🙏 Daily Prayer 🔄 Habit Formation

The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity

by Matthew Kelly • 2018

Most Christians have accepted a lie about holiness. One ordinary moment begins to undo it.

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🕯️ Catholic Spirituality ✝️ Christian Living 🙏 Everyday Holiness 📿 Spiritual Habits 🦋 Spiritual Transformation

The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity Summary

The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity 97%

Most Christians have accepted a lie about holiness. One ordinary moment begins to undo it.

by Matthew Kelly 2018

3.69

3k+ ratings

🕯️ Catholic Spirituality ✝️ Christian Living 🙏 Everyday Holiness 📿 Spiritual Habits 🦋 Spiritual Transformation

Resisting Happiness

by Matthew Kelly • 2016

You sabotage your own happiness. The daily habits that catch the resistance before it catches you.

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🔥 Catholic Spirituality 🙏 Spiritual Habits ⏳ Everyday Prayer ✝️ Spiritual Discipline ⛪ Catholic Renewal

Resisting Happiness 97%

You sabotage your own happiness. The daily habits that catch the resistance before it catches you.

by Matthew Kelly 2016

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7k+ ratings

🔥 Catholic Spirituality 🙏 Spiritual Habits ⏳ Everyday Prayer ✝️ Spiritual Discipline ⛪ Catholic Renewal

The Ignatian Adventure

by Kevin O'Brien • 2011

A 32-week way to experience Ignatius's retreat without leaving your family, job, or home.

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550

🧱 Ignatian Spirituality 📖 Daily Devotions 🔍 Discernment 🕯️ Contemplative Prayer ✝️ Catholic Tradition

The Ignatian Adventure 96%

A 32-week way to experience Ignatius's retreat without leaving your family, job, or home.

by Kevin O'Brien 2011

4.53

550 ratings

🧱 Ignatian Spirituality 📖 Daily Devotions 🔍 Discernment 🕯️ Contemplative Prayer ✝️ Catholic Tradition

Pray First

by Chris Hodges • 2022

Stop saving God for emergencies. Build the habits that make prayer your default.

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🙏 Prayer Guides 🧘 Spiritual Disciplines 🏠 Christian Living ✝️ Evangelical Christianity 🍞 Fasting Practices

Pray First 96%

Stop saving God for emergencies. Build the habits that make prayer your default.

by Chris Hodges 2022

4.48

2k+ ratings

🙏 Prayer Guides 🧘 Spiritual Disciplines 🏠 Christian Living ✝️ Evangelical Christianity 🍞 Fasting Practices

Perfectly Yourself

by Matthew Kelly • 2006

Forget perfect. Become who God made you to be, one honest, imperfect day at a time.

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✝️ Catholic Spirituality 📖 Christian Self-Help 📿 Spiritual Formation 🎭 Authentic Living 📈 Incremental Growth

Perfectly Yourself 96%

Forget perfect. Become who God made you to be, one honest, imperfect day at a time.

by Matthew Kelly 2006

4.21

2k+ ratings

✝️ Catholic Spirituality 📖 Christian Self-Help 📿 Spiritual Formation 🎭 Authentic Living 📈 Incremental Growth

Practicing the Way

by John Mark Comer • 2024

No one drifts into wholeness. Here is a deliberate training plan for becoming like Jesus.

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🌱 Spiritual Formation ✝️ Christian Discipleship 🏋️ Spiritual Disciplines 📐 Rule Of Life 🛑 Sabbath Rest

Practicing the Way 96%

No one drifts into wholeness. Here is a deliberate training plan for becoming like Jesus.

by John Mark Comer 2024

4.48

36k+ ratings

🌱 Spiritual Formation ✝️ Christian Discipleship 🏋️ Spiritual Disciplines 📐 Rule Of Life 🛑 Sabbath Rest

Surrender to Love

by David G. Benner • 2003

Spiritual growth isn't about trying harder. It's about letting yourself be loved at your worst.

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3k+

🕊️ Christian Spirituality 🌱 Spiritual Formation 💗 Divine Love 🔓 Overcoming Fear 💔 Spiritual Vulnerability

Surrender to Love 96%

Spiritual growth isn't about trying harder. It's about letting yourself be loved at your worst.

by David G. Benner 2003

4.39

3k+ ratings

🕊️ Christian Spirituality 🌱 Spiritual Formation 💗 Divine Love 🔓 Overcoming Fear 💔 Spiritual Vulnerability

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

by Donald S. Whitney • 1991

Bible intake, prayer, fasting, service: why ten ancient habits still outpace every modern shortcut.

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🏋️ Spiritual Disciplines 🌱 Spiritual Formation 📖 Bible Study Methods ☀️ Daily Devotions 🙏 Prayer And Fasting

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life Summary

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life 96%

Bible intake, prayer, fasting, service: why ten ancient habits still outpace every modern shortcut.

by Donald S. Whitney 1991

4.30

13k+ ratings

🏋️ Spiritual Disciplines 🌱 Spiritual Formation 📖 Bible Study Methods ☀️ Daily Devotions 🙏 Prayer And Fasting

Beginning a Praying Life

by Paul E. Miller • 2019

Prayer isn't a discipline to master. It's showing up messy, empty-handed, letting God do the rest.

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295

🛐 Prayer And Devotion 👶 Childlike Faith 😢 Lament And Suffering 🤲 Surrender And Trust 💞 Intimacy With God

Beginning a Praying Life 96%

Prayer isn't a discipline to master. It's showing up messy, empty-handed, letting God do the rest.

by Paul E. Miller 2019

4.39

295 ratings

🛐 Prayer And Devotion 👶 Childlike Faith 😢 Lament And Suffering 🤲 Surrender And Trust 💞 Intimacy With God

Catching Whimsy

by Bob Goff • 2024

365 days to chase God-given ambition, audit your relationships, take one small step at a time.

4.56

728

🗓️ Daily Devotionals ✝️ Christian Living 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🔍 Self-Examination 📞 Vocational Calling

Catching Whimsy 96%

365 days to chase God-given ambition, audit your relationships, take one small step at a time.

by Bob Goff 2024

4.56

728 ratings

🗓️ Daily Devotionals ✝️ Christian Living 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🔍 Self-Examination 📞 Vocational Calling

What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer?

by Skye Jethani • 2021

We pray to change our circumstances. The ancient way prays to be changed instead.

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931

🛐 Prayer Practices 🤫 Contemplative Prayer 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🌄 Solitude And Silence ✝️ Ignatian Spirituality

What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer? Summary

What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer? 96%

We pray to change our circumstances. The ancient way prays to be changed instead.

by Skye Jethani 2021

4.53

931 ratings

🛐 Prayer Practices 🤫 Contemplative Prayer 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🌄 Solitude And Silence ✝️ Ignatian Spirituality

Before Amen

by Max Lucado • 2014

No seminary training required. One prayer framework turns anyone into a conversationalist with God.

4.21

6k+

🙏 Prayer ✝️ Christian Living 📿 Spiritual Disciplines 🕊️ Pastoral Guidance 🤲 Intercessory Prayer

Before Amen 95%

No seminary training required. One prayer framework turns anyone into a conversationalist with God.

by Max Lucado 2014

4.21

6k+ ratings

🙏 Prayer ✝️ Christian Living 📿 Spiritual Disciplines 🕊️ Pastoral Guidance 🤲 Intercessory Prayer

Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life

by Rick Warren • 2003

A 40-day plan to trade aimless days for a life built around five enduring purposes.

4.39

5k+

😇 Christian Living 🧭 Life Purpose 📖 Spiritual Disciplines 📅 Daily Devotionals 🛠️ Character Development

Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life Summary

Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life 95%

A 40-day plan to trade aimless days for a life built around five enduring purposes.

by Rick Warren 2003

4.39

5k+ ratings

😇 Christian Living 🧭 Life Purpose 📖 Spiritual Disciplines 📅 Daily Devotionals 🛠️ Character Development

The Pursuit of God

by A.W. Tozer • 1948

The one requirement is the one thing Christians think they've finished: pursuing God.

4.39

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🧘 Inner Life 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🙏 Practicing The Presence 🪶 Spiritual Detachment ✝️ Christian Mysticism

The Pursuit of God 95%

The one requirement is the one thing Christians think they've finished: pursuing God.

by A.W. Tozer 1948

4.39

88k+ ratings

🧘 Inner Life 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🙏 Practicing The Presence 🪶 Spiritual Detachment ✝️ Christian Mysticism

Rediscover Catholicism

by Matthew Kelly • 2002

Catholicism feels broken. The fix starts with seven ancient practices, not a committee.

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🕯️ Catholic Spirituality ⛪ Church Renewal 🏋️ Spiritual Discipline 😇 Personal Holiness 🙏 Prayer Life

Rediscover Catholicism 95%

Catholicism feels broken. The fix starts with seven ancient practices, not a committee.

by Matthew Kelly 2002

4.19

6k+ ratings

🕯️ Catholic Spirituality ⛪ Church Renewal 🏋️ Spiritual Discipline 😇 Personal Holiness 🙏 Prayer Life

Live in Grace, Walk in Love

by Bob Goff • 2019

Love over rules, authenticity over performance: 365 days of grace that changes how you live.

4.43

4k+

🗓️ Daily Devotionals ✝️ Christian Living 🕊️ Grace And Forgiveness ❤️ Love In Action 🎭 Authentic Faith

Live in Grace, Walk in Love 95%

Love over rules, authenticity over performance: 365 days of grace that changes how you live.

by Bob Goff 2019

4.43

4k+ ratings

🗓️ Daily Devotionals ✝️ Christian Living 🕊️ Grace And Forgiveness ❤️ Love In Action 🎭 Authentic Faith

Spiritual Life Hacks

by Len Woods • 2019

When a quiet time won't fit: small spiritual practices that turn everyday moments toward God.

4.29

✝️ Practical Christianity 🔄 Spiritual Habits 🙏 Gratitude Practice 💬 Authentic Faith 😴 Sabbath Rest

Spiritual Life Hacks 95%

When a quiet time won't fit: small spiritual practices that turn everyday moments toward God.

by Len Woods 2019

4.29

63 ratings

✝️ Practical Christianity 🔄 Spiritual Habits 🙏 Gratitude Practice 💬 Authentic Faith 😴 Sabbath Rest

Spiritual Disciplines Handbook

by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun • 2005

A handbook of spiritual practices: stop striving, start opening, and let God do the transforming.

4.41

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🕊️ Spiritual Formation 📿 Spiritual Disciplines 🤫 Contemplative Prayer 👥 Christian Community 🪞 Self-Examination

Spiritual Disciplines Handbook 95%

A handbook of spiritual practices: stop striving, start opening, and let God do the transforming.

by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun 2005

4.41

1k+ ratings

🕊️ Spiritual Formation 📿 Spiritual Disciplines 🤫 Contemplative Prayer 👥 Christian Community 🪞 Self-Examination

Rooted

by Banning Liebscher • 2016

Lasting faith grows underground: how to cooperate with the hidden process that makes you unshakable.

4.44

2k+

🌱 Spiritual Formation 🛤️ Christian Discipleship 🙏 Prayer Life 🤲 Servant Leadership 💪 Strength In Weakness

Rooted 95%

Lasting faith grows underground: how to cooperate with the hidden process that makes you unshakable.

by Banning Liebscher 2016

4.44

2k+ ratings

🌱 Spiritual Formation 🛤️ Christian Discipleship 🙏 Prayer Life 🤲 Servant Leadership 💪 Strength In Weakness

Hidden in Plain Sight

by Mark Buchanan • 2007

Eight virtues that only work in order. Most believers skip the one that carries the rest.

4.04

208

🕊️ Spiritual Formation ✝️ Christian Discipleship 🙏 Spiritual Disciplines 🧱 Character Development ⛪ Practical Theology

Hidden in Plain Sight 95%

Eight virtues that only work in order. Most believers skip the one that carries the rest.

by Mark Buchanan 2007

4.04

208 ratings

🕊️ Spiritual Formation ✝️ Christian Discipleship 🙏 Spiritual Disciplines 🧱 Character Development ⛪ Practical Theology

Going Higher with God in Prayer

by A.W. Tozer • 2022

How to pray so that you are changed: the inner work that turns petition into communion.

4.58

308

🛐 Contemplative Prayer 🙏 Christian Devotion 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🔄 Inner Transformation 🕊️ Surrender And Trust

Going Higher with God in Prayer 95%

How to pray so that you are changed: the inner work that turns petition into communion.

by A.W. Tozer 2022

4.58

308 ratings

🛐 Contemplative Prayer 🙏 Christian Devotion 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🔄 Inner Transformation 🕊️ Surrender And Trust

The Common Rule

by Justin Whitmel Earley • 2019

The habits you don't think about are forming your soul. A Christian framework for reclaiming them.

4.32

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🙏 Spiritual Formation 📖 Liturgical Living 🕯️ Spiritual Disciplines 🔄 Habit Formation 📵 Digital Detox

The Common Rule 95%

The habits you don't think about are forming your soul. A Christian framework for reclaiming them.

by Justin Whitmel Earley 2019

4.32

9k+ ratings

🙏 Spiritual Formation 📖 Liturgical Living 🕯️ Spiritual Disciplines 🔄 Habit Formation 📵 Digital Detox

Following Francis

by Susan Pitchford • 2006

The radical joy of Francis of Assisi, translated for anyone who wants God in ordinary life.

4.25

🕊️ Franciscan Spirituality 📿 Spiritual Disciplines 🙏 Contemplative Prayer ✝️ Radical Discipleship 🌿 Simplicity

Following Francis 95%

The radical joy of Francis of Assisi, translated for anyone who wants God in ordinary life.

by Susan Pitchford 2006

4.25

69 ratings

🕊️ Franciscan Spirituality 📿 Spiritual Disciplines 🙏 Contemplative Prayer ✝️ Radical Discipleship 🌿 Simplicity

Divine Direction

by Craig Groeschel • 2017

Tiny, overlooked choices are steering your entire life. Seven decisions that point them toward God.

4.37

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🕊️ Christian Living 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🧩 Small Habits 🙏 Obedience To God 🛎️ Servant Leadership

Divine Direction 95%

Tiny, overlooked choices are steering your entire life. Seven decisions that point them toward God.

by Craig Groeschel 2017

4.37

2k+ ratings

🕊️ Christian Living 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🧩 Small Habits 🙏 Obedience To God 🛎️ Servant Leadership

Sacred Rhythms

by Ruth Haley Barton • 2006

Move your spiritual life from duty to desire through the ancient rhythms of solitude and Sabbath.

4.28

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🕊️ Spiritual Formation 📜 Rule Of Life 🕯️ Sabbath Keeping 🙏 Contemplative Prayer 📖 Lectio Divina

Sacred Rhythms 95%

Move your spiritual life from duty to desire through the ancient rhythms of solitude and Sabbath.

by Ruth Haley Barton 2006

4.28

5k+ ratings

🕊️ Spiritual Formation 📜 Rule Of Life 🕯️ Sabbath Keeping 🙏 Contemplative Prayer 📖 Lectio Divina

Jesus Over Everything

by Lisa Whittle • 2020

Nine daily choices that simplify life: put Jesus first and everything else finds its place.

4.18

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🕊️ Spiritual Formation 📖 Daily Discipleship 🧭 Simplifying Faith 💬 Authentic Faith ⚔️ Countercultural Faith

Jesus Over Everything 95%

Nine daily choices that simplify life: put Jesus first and everything else finds its place.

by Lisa Whittle 2020

4.18

2k+ ratings

🕊️ Spiritual Formation 📖 Daily Discipleship 🧭 Simplifying Faith 💬 Authentic Faith ⚔️ Countercultural Faith

Draw the Circle

by Mark Batterson • 2012

Write down your impossible request, pray over it forty days, and expect God to answer.

4.47

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🛐 Prayer Guides 📖 Christian Devotionals ⏳ Spiritual Disciplines 🙏 Intercessory Prayer 🗓️ 40 Day Challenges

Draw the Circle 95%

Write down your impossible request, pray over it forty days, and expect God to answer.

by Mark Batterson 2012

4.47

6k+ ratings

🛐 Prayer Guides 📖 Christian Devotionals ⏳ Spiritual Disciplines 🙏 Intercessory Prayer 🗓️ 40 Day Challenges

The Prayer of Jabez for Women

by Darlene Wilkinson • 2002

Four ancient requests, one daily prayer, and a life that outgrows every limit placed on it.

4.24

322

📖 Christian Devotionals 🌸 Women's Ministry 🙏 Prayer Practices ✝️ Christian Self-Help 🎯 Divine Purpose

The Prayer of Jabez for Women 95%

Four ancient requests, one daily prayer, and a life that outgrows every limit placed on it.

by Darlene Wilkinson 2002

4.24

322 ratings

📖 Christian Devotionals 🌸 Women's Ministry 🙏 Prayer Practices ✝️ Christian Self-Help 🎯 Divine Purpose

Dream Big, Think Small

by Jeff Manion • 2017

Great lives are built on small habits, a sustainable pace, and a weekly stop to refuel.

4.34

235

✝️ Christian Living 🙏 Spiritual Disciplines 🧱 Faithful Habits 📖 Daily Devotions 🛑 Sabbath Rest

Dream Big, Think Small 95%

Great lives are built on small habits, a sustainable pace, and a weekly stop to refuel.

by Jeff Manion 2017

4.34

235 ratings

✝️ Christian Living 🙏 Spiritual Disciplines 🧱 Faithful Habits 📖 Daily Devotions 🛑 Sabbath Rest

Praying the Bible

by Donald S. Whitney • 2015

The Psalms are a prayer book in plain sight. When your words run dry, theirs never do.

4.48

9k+

🙏 Prayer Practices 🕯️ Spiritual Disciplines 📖 Praying The Psalms ✝️ Reformed Spirituality 📜 Bible Engagement

Praying the Bible 95%

The Psalms are a prayer book in plain sight. When your words run dry, theirs never do.

by Donald S. Whitney 2015

4.48

9k+ ratings

🙏 Prayer Practices 🕯️ Spiritual Disciplines 📖 Praying The Psalms ✝️ Reformed Spirituality 📜 Bible Engagement

Rumors of God

by Darren Whitehead • 2011

Most faith is fear dressed in religion. The alternative costs only your need for control.

4.03

253

🧱 Spiritual Formation 🙏 Intimacy With God 🕊️ Grace Over Performance 🤲 Trusting God 💎 Identity In Christ

Rumors of God 95%

Most faith is fear dressed in religion. The alternative costs only your need for control.

by Darren Whitehead 2011

4.03

253 ratings

🧱 Spiritual Formation 🙏 Intimacy With God 🕊️ Grace Over Performance 🤲 Trusting God 💎 Identity In Christ

A Praying Life

by Paul E. Miller • 2009

Why helplessness, not discipline, unlocks prayer, and how cynicism quietly kills it.

4.35

19k+

🛐 Christian Prayer 📖 Spiritual Disciplines 👶 Childlike Faith 😢 Lament And Suffering 🔄 Continuous Prayer

A Praying Life 95%

Why helplessness, not discipline, unlocks prayer, and how cynicism quietly kills it.

by Paul E. Miller 2009

4.35

19k+ ratings

🛐 Christian Prayer 📖 Spiritual Disciplines 👶 Childlike Faith 😢 Lament And Suffering 🔄 Continuous Prayer

Fresh Air

by Chris Hodges • 2012

Faith gone windless: trading religious obligation for a daily relationship with God that breathes.

4.26

595

📖 Christian Living 🌬️ Spiritual Renewal 💗 Relationship Over Religion 🙏 Prayer Practices 😴 Sabbath Rest

Fresh Air 95%

Faith gone windless: trading religious obligation for a daily relationship with God that breathes.

by Chris Hodges 2012

4.26

595 ratings

📖 Christian Living 🌬️ Spiritual Renewal 💗 Relationship Over Religion 🙏 Prayer Practices 😴 Sabbath Rest

Letters by a Modern Mystic

by Frank C. Laubach • 1937

One man's experiment in asking God's will every waking minute, and the heaven it unlocked.

4.40

971

🕊️ Practicing The Presence ✝️ Christian Mysticism 🙏 Contemplative Prayer 📝 Spiritual Memoir 👁️ Constant Awareness

Letters by a Modern Mystic 95%

One man's experiment in asking God's will every waking minute, and the heaven it unlocked.

by Frank C. Laubach 1937

4.40

971 ratings

🕊️ Practicing The Presence ✝️ Christian Mysticism 🙏 Contemplative Prayer 📝 Spiritual Memoir 👁️ Constant Awareness

Jesus Calling

by Sarah Young • 2003

When Jesus speaks to you directly each morning, anxiety slowly loses its hold.

4.46

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📖 Daily Devotionals 🕊️ God's Presence 🙌 Trust And Surrender 🙏 Gratitude Practice 🛡️ Fear And Faith

Jesus Calling 95%

When Jesus speaks to you directly each morning, anxiety slowly loses its hold.

by Sarah Young 2003

4.46

82k+ ratings

📖 Daily Devotionals 🕊️ God's Presence 🙌 Trust And Surrender 🙏 Gratitude Practice 🛡️ Fear And Faith

On the Other Side of Fear

by Hallie Lord • 2016

A Catholic woman's testament: vulnerability, surrender, and gratitude conquer fear.

4.18

393

✝️ Catholic Spirituality 🤲 Surrender To God 🙏 Gratitude Practices 🕊️ Redemptive Suffering 😰 Anxiety And Faith

On the Other Side of Fear 95%

A Catholic woman's testament: vulnerability, surrender, and gratitude conquer fear.

by Hallie Lord 2016

4.18

393 ratings

✝️ Catholic Spirituality 🤲 Surrender To God 🙏 Gratitude Practices 🕊️ Redemptive Suffering 😰 Anxiety And Faith

Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!

by Kate Bowler • 2024

Daily meditations for beautiful-terrible days, from someone who found faith through cancer.

4.34

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🕯️ Daily Devotionals 💔 Embracing Suffering 🤗 Self-Compassion 🙏 Gratitude Practice 😴 Rest And Sabbath

Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! 95%

Daily meditations for beautiful-terrible days, from someone who found faith through cancer.

by Kate Bowler 2024

4.34

2k+ ratings

🕯️ Daily Devotionals 💔 Embracing Suffering 🤗 Self-Compassion 🙏 Gratitude Practice 😴 Rest And Sabbath

Sacred Fire

by Ronald Rolheiser • 2014

Spiritual maturity demands you give away the things that matter most, including your final breath.

4.43

1k+

🌅 Midlife Spirituality 🌱 Christian Maturity 🕊️ Forgiveness 🙏 Prayer And Contemplation 💝 Self-Giving

Sacred Fire 95%

Spiritual maturity demands you give away the things that matter most, including your final breath.

by Ronald Rolheiser 2014

4.43

1k+ ratings

🌅 Midlife Spirituality 🌱 Christian Maturity 🕊️ Forgiveness 🙏 Prayer And Contemplation 💝 Self-Giving

The Spirit of the Disciplines

by Dallas Willard • 1988

The church traded spiritual training for a ticket to heaven. Here's the method we lost.

4.15

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🌱 Spiritual Formation ✝️ Christian Discipleship 🔧 Practical Theology 🏋️ Spiritual Disciplines 🏃 Embodied Spirituality

The Spirit of the Disciplines 95%

The church traded spiritual training for a ticket to heaven. Here's the method we lost.

by Dallas Willard 1988

4.15

11k+ ratings

🌱 Spiritual Formation ✝️ Christian Discipleship 🔧 Practical Theology 🏋️ Spiritual Disciplines 🏃 Embodied Spirituality

Searching for and Maintaining Peace

by Jacques Philippe • 1991

Peace does not depend on getting your life right. One inner disposition keeps it through anything.

4.73

7k+

🕊️ Catholic Spirituality ✝️ Christian Living 🤍 Interior Peace 🙏 Spiritual Abandonment 🌅 Divine Providence

Searching for and Maintaining Peace Summary

Searching for and Maintaining Peace 95%

Peace does not depend on getting your life right. One inner disposition keeps it through anything.

by Jacques Philippe 1991

4.73

7k+ ratings

🕊️ Catholic Spirituality ✝️ Christian Living 🤍 Interior Peace 🙏 Spiritual Abandonment 🌅 Divine Providence

The Life You've Always Wanted

by John Ortberg • 1997

Willpower won't transform you. The ordinary practices that structure your life will.

4.06

10k+

🧘 Spiritual Formation ✝️ Christian Living 🛑 Sabbath Keeping 📖 Lectio Divina 😊 Christian Joy

The Life You've Always Wanted 95%

Willpower won't transform you. The ordinary practices that structure your life will.

by John Ortberg 1997

4.06

10k+ ratings

🧘 Spiritual Formation ✝️ Christian Living 🛑 Sabbath Keeping 📖 Lectio Divina 😊 Christian Joy

Help Thanks Wow

by Anne Lamott • 2012

A simple framework for prayer, tested in the messiest moments of one writer's life.

4.01

22k+

🛐 Everyday Prayer 📖 Spiritual Memoir 🙏 Gratitude Practice 📥 Surrender Rituals ✨ Finding Wonder

Help Thanks Wow 95%

A simple framework for prayer, tested in the messiest moments of one writer's life.

by Anne Lamott 2012

4.01

22k+ ratings

🛐 Everyday Prayer 📖 Spiritual Memoir 🙏 Gratitude Practice 📥 Surrender Rituals ✨ Finding Wonder

Time for God

by Jacques Philippe • 2005

Mental prayer is received, not mastered. The one shift that transforms dry prayer into communion.

4.60

3k+

🕯️ Catholic Spirituality 🙇 Contemplative Prayer 🧠 Mental Prayer 🫀 Interior Life 🏜️ Spiritual Dryness

Time for God 95%

Mental prayer is received, not mastered. The one shift that transforms dry prayer into communion.

by Jacques Philippe 2005

4.60

3k+ ratings

🕯️ Catholic Spirituality 🙇 Contemplative Prayer 🧠 Mental Prayer 🫀 Interior Life 🏜️ Spiritual Dryness

Interior Freedom

by Jacques Philippe • 2002

Circumstances don't determine your freedom. Three virtues unlock an inner space no one can touch.

4.72

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🕊️ Catholic Spirituality 🙏 Carmelite Spirituality 🗝️ Inner Freedom 🕰️ Present Moment 🤲 Acceptance

Interior Freedom 95%

Circumstances don't determine your freedom. Three virtues unlock an inner space no one can touch.

by Jacques Philippe 2002

4.72

5k+ ratings

🕊️ Catholic Spirituality 🙏 Carmelite Spirituality 🗝️ Inner Freedom 🕰️ Present Moment 🤲 Acceptance

The Practice of Godliness

by Jerry Bridges • 1983

A training plan for godliness: Christian character that grows from inner devotion, not moralism.

4.41

3k+

✝️ Christian Living 🕊️ Spiritual Formation 📖 Spiritual Disciplines 📜 Reformed Theology 🧱 Character Formation

The Practice of Godliness 95%

A training plan for godliness: Christian character that grows from inner devotion, not moralism.

by Jerry Bridges 1983

4.41

3k+ ratings

✝️ Christian Living 🕊️ Spiritual Formation 📖 Spiritual Disciplines 📜 Reformed Theology 🧱 Character Formation

Dare to Drop the Pose

by Craig Groeschel • 2010

Most Christians pretend they're fine. What changes when you stop faking it with God.

4.23

163

✝️ Christian Living 💔 Vulnerability In Faith 📋 Practical Discipleship 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🤔 Faith And Doubt

Dare to Drop the Pose 95%

Most Christians pretend they're fine. What changes when you stop faking it with God.

by Craig Groeschel 2010

4.23

163 ratings

✝️ Christian Living 💔 Vulnerability In Faith 📋 Practical Discipleship 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🤔 Faith And Doubt

Meant for Good

by Megan Fate Marshman • 2020

Pursue the Giver over the gifts. It changes how you pray, wait, and trust.

4.40

642

🕊️ Spiritual Formation 🙏 Trusting God 🔍 Pursuing God 💬 Prayer Life 🌧️ Faith In Hardship

Meant for Good 95%

Pursue the Giver over the gifts. It changes how you pray, wait, and trust.

by Megan Fate Marshman 2020

4.40

642 ratings

🕊️ Spiritual Formation 🙏 Trusting God 🔍 Pursuing God 💬 Prayer Life 🌧️ Faith In Hardship

Spiritual Direction

by Henri J.M. Nouwen • 2006

Why the path to God runs through silence, community, and choosing the lower place.

4.36

3k+

🧭 Spiritual Direction 🙏 Contemplative Christianity 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🫂 Christian Community 🕯️ Contemplative Prayer

Spiritual Direction 95%

Why the path to God runs through silence, community, and choosing the lower place.

by Henri J.M. Nouwen 2006

4.36

3k+ ratings

🧭 Spiritual Direction 🙏 Contemplative Christianity 🌱 Spiritual Formation 🫂 Christian Community 🕯️ Contemplative Prayer

The Master's Indwelling

by Andrew Murray • 2012

A saved but stagnant life: forgiven yet defeated. The breakthrough waits beyond surrender.

4.45

525

🔥 Sanctification ✝️ Dying To Self 🌱 Spiritual Maturity 🕊️ Holy Spirit 📜 Higher Life Movement

The Master's Indwelling 95%

A saved but stagnant life: forgiven yet defeated. The breakthrough waits beyond surrender.

by Andrew Murray 2012

4.45

525 ratings

🔥 Sanctification ✝️ Dying To Self 🌱 Spiritual Maturity 🕊️ Holy Spirit 📜 Higher Life Movement

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