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9780830832705

Sacred Companions

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  • ISBN13:

    9780830832705

  • ISBN10:

    083083270X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-10-01
  • Publisher: Ivp Books

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An ECPA 2003 Gold Medallion Finalist!We need companions on our spiritual journey.The modern world has taught us to value autonomy and individualism. Our churches often see spirituality as personal and private. But we cannot go long in our Christian pilgrimage before realizing that isolation leads to spiritual barrenness. We soon discover that our souls long for accompaniment, intimacy and spiritual friendship. As a result, many Christians today are rediscovering the ancient practice of spiritual direction.In this inviting guide, David G. Benner introduces readers to the riches of spiritual friendship and direction, explaining what they are and how they are practiced. Spiritual direction moves beyond mere moral lifestyle accountability and goes deeper than popular notions of mentoring or discipling. Through prayerful, guided attunement to God's activity, sacred companions provide care for the soul.If we are to experience significant spiritual formation and growth, our souls must be nurtured through spiritual companions. Benner, well-accustomed to God's work through relationships, models the kind of traveling companion who can move us toward deeper intimacy with God.

Table of Contents

Foreword 9(4)
Larry Crabb
Preface: Companions on the Spiritual Journey 13(8)
Acknowledgments 21(4)
Part One Spiritual Friendship
The Transformational Journey
25(20)
Hospitality, Presence & Dialogue
45(16)
The Ideals of Spiritual Friendship
61(26)
Part Two Spiritual Direction
Demystifying Spiritual Direction
87(20)
Soul Attunement
107(20)
A Portrait of the Process
127(20)
Becoming a Spiritual Director
147(18)
Part Three Combining Spiritual Friendship & Direction
Spiritual Accompaniment in Small Groups
165(20)
Spiritual Accompaniment in Marriage
185(20)
Epilogue: The High Calling of Sacred Companions 205(2)
Suggestions for Further Reading 207(5)
General Listing 212(24)
Index 236

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