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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.
4.53
931
What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer? Summary
What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer? 97%
We pray to change our circumstances. The ancient way prays to be changed instead.
by Skye Jethani 2021
4.53
931 ratings
The Great Omission
by Dallas Willard • 2006
The missing piece in modern faith: how to train the soul toward Christ-like character, not belief.
4.24
3k+
The Great Omission Summary
The Great Omission 96%
The missing piece in modern faith: how to train the soul toward Christ-like character, not belief.
by Dallas Willard 2006
4.24
3k+ ratings
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 Summary
Spiritual Direction 96%
Why the path to God runs through silence, community, and choosing the lower place.
by Henri J.M. Nouwen 2006
4.36
3k+ ratings
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
5k+
Sacred Rhythms Summary
Sacred Rhythms 96%
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
Ordering Your Private World
by Gordon MacDonald • 1983
Driven people crash. Called people last. What changes in the quiet.
4.20
6k+
Ordering Your Private World Summary
Ordering Your Private World 96%
Driven people crash. Called people last. What changes in the quiet.
by Gordon MacDonald 1983
4.20
6k+ ratings
Celebration of Discipline
by Richard J. Foster • 1978
A guide to making prayer, fasting, and simplicity into tools of freedom rather than duty.
4.21
40k+
Celebration of Discipline Summary
Celebration of Discipline 96%
A guide to making prayer, fasting, and simplicity into tools of freedom rather than duty.
by Richard J. Foster 1978
4.21
40k+ ratings
Entering the Castle
by Caroline Myss • 2007
The interior journey Teresa of Ávila mapped, translated for people who still have bills to pay.
4.06
2k+
Entering the Castle Summary
Entering the Castle 96%
The interior journey Teresa of Ávila mapped, translated for people who still have bills to pay.
by Caroline Myss 2007
4.06
2k+ ratings
Immortal Diamond
by Richard Rohr • 2013
The identity you built must fall apart before the real one can emerge.
4.21
4k+
Immortal Diamond Summary
Immortal Diamond 96%
The identity you built must fall apart before the real one can emerge.
by Richard Rohr 2013
4.21
4k+ ratings
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
Rumors of God Summary
Rumors of God 96%
Most faith is fear dressed in religion. The alternative costs only your need for control.
by Darren Whitehead 2011
4.03
253 ratings
An Unhurried Life
by Alan Fadling • 2013
Hurry is a heart problem, not a schedule one. Adopt Jesus's unhurried work-rest rhythm.
4.19
1k+
An Unhurried Life Summary
An Unhurried Life 96%
Hurry is a heart problem, not a schedule one. Adopt Jesus's unhurried work-rest rhythm.
by Alan Fadling 2013
4.19
1k+ ratings
The Silent Life
by Thomas Merton • 1957
What four monastic orders discovered by stripping life to silence: a Trappist's survey.
4.06
192
The Silent Life Summary
The Silent Life 95%
What four monastic orders discovered by stripping life to silence: a Trappist's survey.
by Thomas Merton 1957
4.06
192 ratings
Rhythms of Renewal
by Rebekah Lyons • 2019
The four rhythms that undo anxiety at the source. Most people skip the first one entirely.
4.08
7k+
Rhythms of Renewal Summary
Rhythms of Renewal 95%
The four rhythms that undo anxiety at the source. Most people skip the first one entirely.
by Rebekah Lyons 2019
4.08
7k+ ratings
Practicing the Way
by John Mark Comer • 2024
No one drifts into wholeness. Here is a deliberate training plan for becoming like Jesus.
4.48
36k+
Practicing the Way Summary
Practicing the Way 95%
No one drifts into wholeness. Here is a deliberate training plan for becoming like Jesus.
by John Mark Comer 2024
4.48
36k+ ratings
Working the Angles
by Eugene H. Peterson • 1987
Pastoral work has drifted into running a religious business. Three ancient practices call it back.
4.35
2k+
Working the Angles Summary
Working the Angles 95%
Pastoral work has drifted into running a religious business. Three ancient practices call it back.
by Eugene H. Peterson 1987
4.35
2k+ ratings
The Power of Silence
by Robert Sarah • 2016
We use noise to hide from ourselves. A cardinal's case for silence as the way back.
4.41
3k+
The Power of Silence Summary
The Power of Silence 95%
We use noise to hide from ourselves. A cardinal's case for silence as the way back.
by Robert Sarah 2016
4.41
3k+ ratings
The Deeply Formed Life
by Rich Villodas • 2020
Hurry is a spiritual problem. The rhythms that slow you down and anchor you in Christ.
4.21
5k+
The Deeply Formed Life Summary
The Deeply Formed Life 95%
Hurry is a spiritual problem. The rhythms that slow you down and anchor you in Christ.
by Rich Villodas 2020
4.21
5k+ ratings
Just This
by Richard Rohr • 2017
The simple practice of paying attention: how to hold life's contradictions and let them reshape you.
4.53
561
Just This Summary
Just This 95%
The simple practice of paying attention: how to hold life's contradictions and let them reshape you.
by Richard Rohr 2017
4.53
561 ratings
The Active Life Leader's Guide
by Parker J. Palmer • 1990
Anxiety, ego, or habit drive most of what you do. Learning to pause and see clearly first.
4.13
446
The Active Life Leader's Guide Summary
The Active Life Leader's Guide 95%
Anxiety, ego, or habit drive most of what you do. Learning to pause and see clearly first.
by Parker J. Palmer 1990
4.13
446 ratings
The Wisdom Way of Knowing
by Cynthia Bourgeault • 2003
Reclaim an ancient Christian path that integrates heart, body, and mind to awaken a deeper wisdom.
4.34
608
The Wisdom Way of Knowing Summary
The Wisdom Way of Knowing 95%
Reclaim an ancient Christian path that integrates heart, body, and mind to awaken a deeper wisdom.
by Cynthia Bourgeault 2003
4.34
608 ratings
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
1k+
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Summary
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
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.
4.39
3k+
Surrender to Love Summary
Surrender to Love 95%
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
The Wounded Healer
by Henri J.M. Nouwen • 1971
Why the most effective ministers are also the most wounded, and loneliness is their qualification.
4.23
13k+
The Wounded Healer Summary
The Wounded Healer 95%
Why the most effective ministers are also the most wounded, and loneliness is their qualification.
by Henri J.M. Nouwen 1971
4.23
13k+ ratings
AARP Falling Upward
by Richard Rohr • 2004
Life builds you up so it can break you open. The breaking is the point.
4.22
19k+
AARP Falling Upward Summary
AARP Falling Upward 95%
Life builds you up so it can break you open. The breaking is the point.
by Richard Rohr 2004
4.22
19k+ ratings
Following Francis
by Susan Pitchford • 2006
The radical joy of Francis of Assisi, translated for anyone who wants God in ordinary life.
4.25
69
Following Francis Summary
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
Prayer
by Timothy J. Keller • 2014
Prayer is a conversation, not a ritual. Scripture shapes it; the aim is communion, not performance.
4.38
15k+
Prayer Summary
Prayer 95%
Prayer is a conversation, not a ritual. Scripture shapes it; the aim is communion, not performance.
by Timothy J. Keller 2014
4.38
15k+ ratings
The Naked Now
by Richard Rohr • 2009
God is hiding where your dualistic mind refuses to look. The mystics learned to see there.
4.26
5k+
The Naked Now Summary
The Naked Now 95%
God is hiding where your dualistic mind refuses to look. The mystics learned to see there.
by Richard Rohr 2009
4.26
5k+ ratings
Sacred Companions
by David G. Benner • 2002
Sacred companions help you hear God, not human advice. Here's how to be one.
4.29
887
Sacred Companions Summary
Sacred Companions 95%
Sacred companions help you hear God, not human advice. Here's how to be one.
by David G. Benner 2002
4.29
887 ratings
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!
by Kate Bowler • 2024
Daily meditations for beautiful-terrible days, from someone who found faith through cancer.
4.34
2k+
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! Summary
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
The Dark Night of the Soul
by Gerald G. May • 2004
Spiritual emptiness isn't failure. A psychiatrist reveals it as the hidden liberation of the soul.
4.02
3k+
The Dark Night of the Soul Summary
The Dark Night of the Soul 95%
Spiritual emptiness isn't failure. A psychiatrist reveals it as the hidden liberation of the soul.
by Gerald G. May 2004
4.02
3k+ ratings
Jesus, Continued...
by J.D. Greear • 2014
When Jesus said leaving was for your benefit, he was not being polite. The Spirit explained.
4.39
1k+
Jesus, Continued... Summary
Jesus, Continued... 95%
When Jesus said leaving was for your benefit, he was not being polite. The Spirit explained.
by J.D. Greear 2014
4.39
1k+ ratings
Spiritual Formation
by Henri J.M. Nouwen • 2010
The heart's quiet turn from fear to love and resentment to gratitude; no steps, no ladder.
4.33
1k+
Spiritual Formation Summary
Spiritual Formation 95%
The heart's quiet turn from fear to love and resentment to gratitude; no steps, no ladder.
by Henri J.M. Nouwen 2010
4.33
1k+ ratings
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
Letters by a Modern Mystic Summary
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
Strangers to the City
by Michael Casey • 2005
Benedict's ancient rule transforms self-denial into a path to freedom and deeper love.
4.29
148
Strangers to the City Summary
Strangers to the City 95%
Benedict's ancient rule transforms self-denial into a path to freedom and deeper love.
by Michael Casey 2005
4.29
148 ratings
The Power of Stillness
by Jacob Z. Hess • 2019
What your LDS practice gains when you stop doing and start being still.
4.43
1k+
The Power of Stillness Summary
The Power of Stillness 95%
What your LDS practice gains when you stop doing and start being still.
by Jacob Z. Hess 2019
4.43
1k+ ratings
Soulful Spirituality
by David G. Benner • 2011
Reclaim the three things religion forgot: your body, your wonder, and the person across from you.
4.16
243
Soulful Spirituality Summary
Soulful Spirituality 95%
Reclaim the three things religion forgot: your body, your wonder, and the person across from you.
by David G. Benner 2011
4.16
243 ratings
The Renewed Mind
by Larry Christenson • 1974
Outward habits of holiness invite God to do the inward work your effort cannot.
4.18
137
The Renewed Mind Summary
The Renewed Mind 95%
Outward habits of holiness invite God to do the inward work your effort cannot.
by Larry Christenson 1974
4.18
137 ratings
Get Your Life Back
by John Eldredge • 2020
Sixty seconds, given to God: the smallest practice that undoes what noise does to the soul.
4.42
5k+
Get Your Life Back Summary
Get Your Life Back 95%
Sixty seconds, given to God: the smallest practice that undoes what noise does to the soul.
by John Eldredge 2020
4.42
5k+ ratings
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
by Peter Scazzero • 2017
The unexamined family history quietly runs your spiritual life. Healing it is not optional.
4.25
23k+
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Summary
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality 95%
The unexamined family history quietly runs your spiritual life. Healing it is not optional.
by Peter Scazzero 2017
4.25
23k+ ratings
A Hidden Wholeness
by Parker J. Palmer • 2004
The soul hides when it feels unsafe. How to create a room where it finally speaks.
4.09
4k+
A Hidden Wholeness Summary
A Hidden Wholeness 95%
The soul hides when it feels unsafe. How to create a room where it finally speaks.
by Parker J. Palmer 2004
4.09
4k+ ratings
The Ignatian Adventure
by Kevin O'Brien • 2011
A 32-week way to experience Ignatius's retreat without leaving your family, job, or home.
4.53
550
The Ignatian Adventure Summary
The Ignatian Adventure 95%
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
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find?
by Philip Yancey • 2000
What if doubt isn't weak faith, but the framework faith needs to stay alive?
4.17
3k+
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find? Summary
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find? 95%
What if doubt isn't weak faith, but the framework faith needs to stay alive?
by Philip Yancey 2000
4.17
3k+ ratings
Simply Tuesday
by Emily P. Freeman • 2015
Escape the anxiety treadmill by embracing the smallness you have been taught to despise.
3.93
4k+
Simply Tuesday Summary
Simply Tuesday 95%
Escape the anxiety treadmill by embracing the smallness you have been taught to despise.
by Emily P. Freeman 2015
3.93
4k+ ratings
Revise Us Again
by Frank Viola • 2010
Stop the pious talk that hides your no, and other hidden patterns that stall your faith.
4.19
217
Revise Us Again Summary
Revise Us Again 95%
Stop the pious talk that hides your no, and other hidden patterns that stall your faith.
by Frank Viola 2010
4.19
217 ratings
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+
Time for God Summary
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
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
88k+
The Pursuit of God Summary
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
Finding Your Way through Loneliness
by Elisabeth Elliot • 1988
Loneliness is not a void but an offering. A Christ-centered guide to making it sacred.
4.50
2k+
Finding Your Way through Loneliness Summary
Finding Your Way through Loneliness 95%
Loneliness is not a void but an offering. A Christ-centered guide to making it sacred.
by Elisabeth Elliot 1988
4.50
2k+ ratings
A Praying Life
by Paul E. Miller • 2009
Why helplessness, not discipline, unlocks prayer, and how cynicism quietly kills it.
4.35
19k+
A Praying Life Summary
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
Secrets of the Secret Place
by Bob Sorge • 2000
The daily private meeting with God: why it matters more than everything else you do combined.
4.49
2k+
Secrets of the Secret Place Summary
Secrets of the Secret Place 95%
The daily private meeting with God: why it matters more than everything else you do combined.
by Bob Sorge 2000
4.49
2k+ ratings
Self to Lose, Self to Find
by Marilyn Vancil • 2020
Jesus says lose one self to find another. The Enneagram shows which is which.
4.15
950
Self to Lose, Self to Find Summary
Self to Lose, Self to Find 95%
Jesus says lose one self to find another. The Enneagram shows which is which.
by Marilyn Vancil 2020
4.15
950 ratings
The Wisdom Pattern
by Richard Rohr • 2020
Collapse is not the end; it is the middle of the only pattern that produces wisdom.
4.43
618
The Wisdom Pattern Summary
The Wisdom Pattern 95%
Collapse is not the end; it is the middle of the only pattern that produces wisdom.
by Richard Rohr 2020
4.43
618 ratings
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