Companions for Your Spiritual Journey: Discovering the Disciplines of the Saints - Softcover

Harris, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0830822143 ISBN 13: 9780830822140

Publisher: Intervarsity Pr, 1999

Synopsis

John Bunyan * Origen * Evelyn Underhill * John Newton * The Desert Fathers * Julian of Norwich * John of Ruysbroek * Bernard of Clairvaux * Margery Kempe * George Herbert * The Celtic Saints * Aelred of Rievaulx Each of these classic Christian writers has something to teach us about life with God. Weaving together life today with the wisdom of these saints, Mark Harris has created a practical guide to spiritual growth. The book covers difficult issues such as working through spiritual dryness, prayerlessness, temptation and discouragement. In addition we learn how to keep focusing on Jesus, develop spiritual friendships and reach out to others in love. In this small book you will meet more than a dozen spiritual companions who will shape and transform your journey with God.

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From the Publisher:

"Every Christian should have this superb book! Not only does Mark Harris lovingly introduce us to several insightful saints whom we may not have previously met, but he also brilliantly weaves together their wisdom to guide us through crucial issues of discipleship in all its fullness. Don’t waste your time with the latest devotional fads or quick-fix programs for spirituality; instead drink deeply from the wells the masters in this volume have dug. The water is pure and deep and enduringly nourishing." —Marva J. Dawn Author of Keeping the Sabbath Holy and Morning by Morning "This book had a real impact on my personal spiritual life. Not only does it unlock the key ideas of some inspiring spiritual leaders, it does so in practical ways that have helped refocus my concept of spirituality and my spiritual disciplines." —David Wiebe Executive Director, Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches "Over the past few decades, I’ve read many books which seek to bridge the gap between the saints and the modern Christian. I believe Harris’ is one of the best because of its humanity, clarity and depth." —John Krueger Redeemer University College

"In a fresh and winsome style, Mark Harris demonstrates the best practices of an ‘examined life’ as he shares insights from his own spiritual journey and introduces us to his Christian guides and friends from across the ages. By his example, he has challenged me to be more honest and consistent in my own devotional life. I now recommend this volume to my students." —Carol Anne Janzen Professor of Christian Education, Acadia Divinity College

About the Author:

Mark Harris is the pastor of Grace Chapel in Halifax, Nova Scotia and the director of Epektasis Ministries. Mark has studied spiritual theology at Regent College. He is also the author of Three Faces of Jesus and The Light That Lives in Darkness.

About this edition

• Publisher: Intervarsity Pr
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0830822143
• ISBN 13: 9780830822140
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 131