Far from being legalistic, restrictive, or binding, as they are often perceived, the spiritual disciplines are actually the means to unparalleled spiritual liberty. So if you'd like to embark on a lifelong quest for godliness, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will help you on your way. Based on the rich heritage left us by the early church fathers, the Puritan writers, and Jesus Christ Himself, Whitney takes you through a carefully selected array of disciplines that includes Scripture reading, prayer, worship, Scripture meditation, evangelism, serving, stewardship, Scripture application, fasting, silence and solitude, journaling, and learning.
DONALD S. WHITNEY is the associate professor of spiritual formation at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the best-selling author of S piritual Disciplines for the Christian Life , Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health , and How Can I Be Sure I’m a Christian? (all NavPress). Don holds a doctor of ministry degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and is completing a doctor of theology degree with specialization in Christian spirituality from the University of South Africa. He is founder and president of the Center for Biblical Spirituality. Don lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his wife and daughter. Don's website is www.BiblicalSpirituality.org.
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Don Whitney has been Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation (the first such position in the six Southern Baptist seminaries) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri since 1995.
Don grew up in Osceola, Arkansas, where he came to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He was active in sports throughout high school and college, and worked in the radio station his dad managed. After graduating from Arkansas State University, Don planned to finish law school and pursue a career in sportscasting. While at the University of Arkansas School of Law, he sensed God's call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He then enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, graduating with a Master of Divinity degree in 1979. In 1987 he completed a Doctor of Ministry degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Don is currently completing a Doctor of Theology degree in Christian Spirituality at the University of South Africa.
Before coming to Midwestern, Don was pastor of Glenfield Baptist Church in Glen Ellyn, Illinois (a Chicago suburb) for almost fifteen years.
He is the author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (NavPress, 1991), which has a companion discussion guide. He has also written How Can I Be Sure I'm A Christian (NavPress, 1994), Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church (Moody Press, 1996), Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health (NavPress, 2001), and Simplify Your Spiritual Life (NavPress, 2003).
Don's wife, Caffy, ministers from their home in Kansas City as a women's Bible study teacher, an artist, and a freelance illustrator. The Whitneys are parents of a daughter, Laurelen Christiana.
Don's website address is www.SpiritualDisciplines.org.
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Reviewed by Richard Wilson (Los Angeles CA), November 01, 2009
this is by far the greatest book for new christians. I use it as my new members class lesson. this is a very good book for stidy and application of biblical principles.
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Reviewed by Paul Mattson (Fridley, MN), June 16, 2009
I have the audiobook of this, and the book should be read and re-read by Christians who wish to live a disciplined Christian life. The accompanying workbook adds depth to this wonderful resource.
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Reviewed by Michael McDonald (Kansas City Kansas), June 12, 2009
This book was used in a study by my church. I thought that it was a great book. It outlines some of the most common disciplines of a Christian life. This book will be very helpful for me to refocus my life for God now and in the future.
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Reviewed by Laura Nagelkirk (Glendale, AZ), May 05, 2009
Product description was accurate and the book arrived timely (a day early actually). The book is basic but helpful for those who desire to exercise the spiritual disciplines in their lives.
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Reviewed by Kim Maddocks (Bensalem, PA), July 18, 2008
For those who desire to grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, whether new in the faith or having walked with the Lord for many years, Spiritual Disciplines for The Christian Life speaks to every area of personal growth in the Christian's life. I have know the Lord for 29 years and I have experienced renewal and person challenges to areas neglected or left unexamined in my spiritual life. I am grateful for Whitney's teaching and instruction. It is refreshing and inspiring. I recommend it for every Christian who desires to grow personally and continue joining God is His work of change in our lives.
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Reviewed by Shirley Tait (Karns City, PA), June 27, 2008
This book is excellent—no Christian should be without it! This is a keeper and will be in my reference library for many years to come.
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Reviewed by Louise (Cary, NC), May 12, 2008
Keep it on your bookshelf and refer to it often.. should be required reading in a new-believers class. More than a 'recipe' for a spiritual life pleasing to God, it's a reference manual, to be used when we lose our way. This is how we walk...
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Reviewed by Victor Cosme (Sulphur Springs, TX), March 11, 2008
It truly is an amazing book! it gives you the disciplines in a way I've never seen before! God bless Don Whitney! One aspect of the Christian life i never expected was journaling! to my surprise it helps, sooo much! this book is a blessing to all who read it!
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