These books are available in the BookCenter.
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook
by Adele Calhoun
From Pastor Steve Clark:
This book is an excellent resource that describes each spiritual discipline and gives tips on how to practice each one. It doesn’t read as a book or novel; it is more of a reference book with practical how-to tips.
Live No Lies
by John Mark Comer
From Pastor Steve Clark:
While not directly about spiritual disciplines per se, the central argument of Live No Lies is that spiritual disciplines are the tools with which we wage spiritual warfare against the Christian enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Comer is currently one of my favorite authors and pastors who beautifully engages the modern world with ancient Christian practices.
Celebration of Discipline: The Path of Spiritual Growth
by Richard J. Foster
From Pastor Steven Grant:
Without a doubt, the best book on spiritual disciplines is Celebration of Discipline: The Path of Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster. This book has helped many people deepen their relationship with Jesus and lead a more God-glorifying life. It is very readable and eminently practical in its application. In addition, for our men I would add Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes. This book is essential and timely for men to discover God’s call for their roles and responsibilities in today’s world.
Crafting a Rule of Life
by Stephen A. Macchia
From Pastor Brad Rogers:
Crafting a Rule of Life by Stephen A. Macchia is a practical workbook that helps individuals develop a personalized framework for living a balanced and purposeful life. Macchia provides insights and actionable steps for creating a “rule of life,” a set of intentional practices and rhythms that foster spiritual growth and well-being. Trough Spirit-guided reflection, prayer, and discernment the reader is encouraged to design a rule of life that aligns with his or her unique values and goals.
Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home
by Richard J. Foster
From Pastor June Barrow:
About 30 years ago there was a full year of my life when I was always reading Richard J. Foster’s Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home. Of course, I knew something about prayer, and yes, I prayed. But I longed to be a daughter of God in a deeper, truer way. I needed to know the Lord. Foster writes: “[God] longs for our presence. And he is inviting you—and me—to come home, to come home to where we belong, to come home to that for which we were created. His arms are stretched out wide to receive us. His heart is enlarged to take us in.”
The book is organized into three distinct sections. Foster writes about prayer that turns us inward toward self-examination and our own deepest needs, prayer that turns us upward in worship and praise and thanksgiving, and prayer that turns us outward as we share the burdens of others and take them to God. The book is rich in Scripture and inspiring quotes from saints of centuries past. It is a deep, rich book.
