Customer Reviews:
 Every new (and old) Christian should get a copy. November 16, 2008
Spiritual Disciplines by Whitney is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It is easy to read, straight forward and to the point, and covers topics every Christian needs to know. This book has been the inspiration I needed to do what I should have been doing all along.
Whitney addresses reading your bible, meditating on scripture, prayer, worship, evangelism, serving, stewardship, fasting, solitude, journaling, learning and perserverance in the above disciplines. Whitey gets right down to business and matter-of-factly explains what each discipline entails, why it's important and how to get started or improve upon it. He backs his recommendations with appropriate scripture references and other solid sources, and he uses memorable stories that paint lasting visual images to drive home the main points. Some of them - like the shelf full of unread bibles - really 'get you where you live', yet he doesn't guilt you into obedience, but rather he inspires you into a great relationship with the Lord.
I made a profession of faith at the tender age of 10 and have been a Christian for years, but I never really developed the disciplines like I should have. How many years I wasted! Sometimes I find myself unsure of things and need someone to 'spell it out' for me. This book did just that. If you have been imitating other Christians and yet find yourself feeling like you are just going through the motions and wondering what it's really all about, this book makes everything clear. You'll kick yourself for not figuring it out because it's so simple, yet you'll be glad you finally understand what everyone else seems to naturally know.
Most people, upon making a profession of faith, receive a gift bible. If churches whould also hand them a copy of this book to go with it, we'd have a lot more Christians out there living like they ought to live.
I am pleased October 28, 2008
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 Thought proviking and well worth reading/.studying August 17, 2008
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This opportunity to explore ways to deepen our spiritual journey is powerful. It is not what one always wants to hear; however, in the hearing, one suspects that the author is right on calling us to a deeper and more intentional journeying in the faith.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time... July 26, 2008
This book lists excuses and breaks down the how-to's of growing as a Christian. It will explain in very great detail with multiple examples to follow, of incorporating more of God in our busy lives. Reading just 1 page a day will encourage change and growth. A Christian, reading this book will be given the opportunity to be set a blaze by the Holy Spirit to make life altering changes that will bring them closer to God. This book has changed my life and those in my bible study, I pray that it will do the same for you. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life: A Study Guide Based on the Book The study guide is an awesome way to get more out of the book and to get more life application material as well. A great buy for those reading the book again as the book itself is a lot to chew the first time around.
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life February 5, 2008
Outstanding book to read, re-reread and meditate over. Scripturally-based. Gives practical suggestions to implement each discipline. We have used it in small-group Bible study with great success!
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