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Longing for God (Abridged): Seven Paths of Christian Devotion Audiobook
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2010 Christianity Today Book Award winner!
2010 Golden Canon Leadership Book Award winner!
Think of the moment you last experienced God. Do you know him that closely in this moment? Truly experiencing the love of God gives us a taste of his goodness and his love for us, but often those moments are fleeting. We get distracted by life. Our awareness and understanding fade while our longing to experience him that way again increases. In this recording you can begin to fill that longing by developing your capacity to receive and respond to God’s love. Spiritual formation is the process through which one’s inner self is opened to the work of the Holy Spirit, who forms us into the image of the Son. Here Richard Foster and Gayle Beebe, both experienced leaders in spiritual formation, introduce you to people from the past who have known God deeply. Each person helps you to grasp one of the seven primary paths to intimacy with God that have been developed throughout Christian history. Chapters are divided into sections, each segment surrounding a key figure and concluding with a reflection and prayer. This rich resource can guide you into the same deep intimacy with God, opening you to the Spirit’s work of transformation.
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"I really like this book because of the mini-summaries of some of the key Christians through history from Julian of Norwich to St. Augustine to Pseudo-Dionysus to St. Benedict. Excellent. "
— Irm (5 out of 5 stars)
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" The tale of two books...I Ike some of it a lot and other parts not at all. "
— Kendall, 9/25/2013 -
" Thoughtful book on spiritual formation. Great book to encourage your spiritual growth by reflecting on the practices of previous generations. "
— Alan, 5/26/2013 -
" Last section seemed most applicable. I would definitely want to read this with a group. "
— Cindy, 12/3/2012 -
" I really like this book because of the mini-summaries of some of the key Christians through history from Julian of Norwich to St. Augustine to Pseudo-Dionysus to St. Benedict. Excellent. "
— Irm, 10/11/2012 -
" Interesting kickstarter...it's really more of a Cliff's Notes version of the writings than the writings themselves - which was disappointing. It did, however, give me a good place to start to expand my reading and the writers insights were helpful. "
— pianogal, 2/3/2012 -
" Didn't finish this one...love the concept, but somehow didnt grab me like I hoped. Maybe I'll come back to it in the future. I'll still use it as a reference. "
— Taylor, 12/28/2011 -
" enjoyed especially the look at historical church figures. "
— Patricia, 9/18/2011 -
" Excellent primer on the devotional life. "
— Larry, 6/22/2011 -
" Interesting kickstarter...it's really more of a Cliff's Notes version of the writings than the writings themselves - which was disappointing. It did, however, give me a good place to start to expand my reading and the writers insights were helpful. "
— pianogal, 2/7/2011
About the Authors
Richard J. Foster, a Quaker, is the executive director of the Milton Center and professor of theology and writer in residence at Friends University. He is the author of Freedom of Simplicity and The Challenge of the Disciplined Life, as well as study guides to both books. He lives in Wichita, Kansas with his wife, Carolynn, and two children, Joel and Nathan.
David Cochran Heath is a professional actor with more than 30 years of experience on the stage in over 130 productions. He is also a lifelong fan of radio theater and has done a variety of narration and character work. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Beth.
About David Cochran Heath
David Cochran Heath is a professional actor with more than 30 years of experience on the stage in over 130 productions. He is also a lifelong fan of radio theater and has done a variety of narration and character work. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Beth.