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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 97%
Why the path to God runs through silence, community, and choosing the lower place.
by Henri J.M. Nouwen 2006
4.36
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 96%
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
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 96%
A handbook of spiritual practices: stop striving, start opening, and let God do the transforming.
by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun 2005
4.41
1k+ 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
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 96%
Hurry is a spiritual problem. The rhythms that slow you down and anchor you in Christ.
by Rich Villodas 2020
4.21
5k+ 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 95%
A guide to making prayer, fasting, and simplicity into tools of freedom rather than duty.
by Richard J. Foster 1978
4.21
40k+ ratings
Nudge
by Leonard Sweet • 2010
God leaves fingerprints everywhere. Learn to notice them and offer the gentlest nudge.
3.9
323
Nudge Summary
Nudge 95%
God leaves fingerprints everywhere. Learn to notice them and offer the gentlest nudge.
by Leonard Sweet 2010
3.9
323 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 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
Rooted
by Banning Liebscher • 2016
Lasting faith grows underground: how to cooperate with the hidden process that makes you unshakable.
4.44
2k+
Rooted Summary
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
Made for Friendship
by Drew Hunter • 2018
The original design for friendship that busyness forgot, and the biblical story that restores it.
4.29
1k+
Made for Friendship Summary
Made for Friendship 95%
The original design for friendship that busyness forgot, and the biblical story that restores it.
by Drew Hunter 2018
4.29
1k+ ratings
Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them
by John Ortberg • 2003
Community dies in pretense. The biblical case for bringing your real, unpolished self to the table.
4.07
2k+
Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them Summary
Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them 95%
Community dies in pretense. The biblical case for bringing your real, unpolished self to the table.
by John Ortberg 2003
4.07
2k+ 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 95%
Most faith is fear dressed in religion. The alternative costs only your need for control.
by Darren Whitehead 2011
4.03
253 ratings
Simplicity
by Richard Rohr • 2004
The way of Christian leadership runs opposite to every instinct for status, applause, and control.
4.31
2k+
Simplicity Summary
Simplicity 95%
The way of Christian leadership runs opposite to every instinct for status, applause, and control.
by Richard Rohr 2004
4.31
2k+ 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 95%
The interior journey Teresa of Ávila mapped, translated for people who still have bills to pay.
by Caroline Myss 2007
4.06
2k+ 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
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 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
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? 95%
We pray to change our circumstances. The ancient way prays to be changed instead.
by Skye Jethani 2021
4.53
931 ratings
Satan, You Can’t Have My Marriage
by Iris Delgado • 2012
Your marriage has an enemy that wants it destroyed: the weapons and strategies to fight back.
4.39
69
Satan, You Can’t Have My Marriage Summary
Satan, You Can’t Have My Marriage 95%
Your marriage has an enemy that wants it destroyed: the weapons and strategies to fight back.
by Iris Delgado 2012
4.39
69 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
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
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
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
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
The Return of the Prodigal Son
by Henri J.M. Nouwen • 1991
A famous parable hides three roles. Rembrandt's painting reveals which one you're meant to become.
4.38
26k+
The Return of the Prodigal Son Summary
The Return of the Prodigal Son 95%
A famous parable hides three roles. Rembrandt's painting reveals which one you're meant to become.
by Henri J.M. Nouwen 1991
4.38
26k+ 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
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 95%
The identity you built must fall apart before the real one can emerge.
by Richard Rohr 2013
4.21
4k+ ratings
Seven Friendships Every Man Needs
by Justin Erickson • 2019
Isolation kills a man's faith. Seven friendship roles, drawn from Scripture, that keep him running.
4.29
14
Seven Friendships Every Man Needs Summary
Seven Friendships Every Man Needs 95%
Isolation kills a man's faith. Seven friendship roles, drawn from Scripture, that keep him running.
by Justin Erickson 2019
4.29
14 ratings
Find Your People
by Jennie Allen • 2022
More lethal than smoking: chronic loneliness. The cure is five people who actually know you.
3.94
21k+
Find Your People Summary
Find Your People 95%
More lethal than smoking: chronic loneliness. The cure is five people who actually know you.
by Jennie Allen 2022
3.94
21k+ ratings
Transforming Fellowship
by Chris M. Coursey • 2016
Your brain can learn joy. Nineteen skills for community that holds together when life falls apart.
4.13
54
Transforming Fellowship Summary
Transforming Fellowship 95%
Your brain can learn joy. Nineteen skills for community that holds together when life falls apart.
by Chris M. Coursey 2016
4.13
54 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
How People Grow
by Henry Cloud • 2001
Trying harder never worked. The Bible's growth plan begins with admitting defeat.
4.26
3k+
How People Grow Summary
How People Grow 95%
Trying harder never worked. The Bible's growth plan begins with admitting defeat.
by Henry Cloud 2001
4.26
3k+ 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 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
The Me I Want to Be
by John Ortberg Jr. • 2009
Your best self isn't someone else. The habits that open you to the Spirit's flow.
4.13
4k+
The Me I Want to Be Summary
The Me I Want to Be 95%
Your best self isn't someone else. The habits that open you to the Spirit's flow.
by John Ortberg Jr. 2009
4.13
4k+ ratings
The Divine Dance
by Richard Rohr • 2016
The Trinity isn't a riddle. It's a current of love that already includes you.
4.21
4k+
The Divine Dance Summary
The Divine Dance 95%
The Trinity isn't a riddle. It's a current of love that already includes you.
by Richard Rohr 2016
4.21
4k+ 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
Drawing Near
by John Bevere • 2004
Closeness with God is trained, not stumbled into. The inner habits that finally close the gap.
4.41
1k+
Drawing Near Summary
Drawing Near 95%
Closeness with God is trained, not stumbled into. The inner habits that finally close the gap.
by John Bevere 2004
4.41
1k+ 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
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
Three Simple Rules
by Rueben P. Job • 2007
Three practices that heal division: simple enough to teach a child, costly enough to change a life.
4.19
631
Three Simple Rules Summary
Three Simple Rules 95%
Three practices that heal division: simple enough to teach a child, costly enough to change a life.
by Rueben P. Job 2007
4.19
631 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
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
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
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
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.
4.30
13k+
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life Summary
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life 95%
Bible intake, prayer, fasting, service: why ten ancient habits still outpace every modern shortcut.
by Donald S. Whitney 1991
4.30
13k+ ratings
The Meaning of Marriage in 30 Minutes
by Garamond Press • 2013
Marriage is not a hunt for a soul mate; it is a forge for character, fueled by grace.
3.75
4
The Meaning of Marriage in 30 Minutes Summary
The Meaning of Marriage in 30 Minutes 95%
Marriage is not a hunt for a soul mate; it is a forge for character, fueled by grace.
by Garamond Press 2013
3.75
4 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
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
Hidden in Plain Sight Summary
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
Resilient
by John Eldredge • 2022
Depleted by global trauma, you need a strength you cannot muster. The source dwells within.
4.32
3k+
Resilient Summary
Resilient 95%
Depleted by global trauma, you need a strength you cannot muster. The source dwells within.
by John Eldredge 2022
4.32
3k+ ratings
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