Spiritual formation

From my own experience as a directee, and now as a spiritual director, here are four ways one can prepare for spiritual direction. These are applicable for those new to spiritual direction, as well as those with long-established relationships with their companions. #SpiritualDirection #SpiritualFormation #GuidedPrayer #SacredSpace

Instead of the typical spiritual disciplines, try one or more of these from Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, "An Altar in the World" (I highly recommend it!).

Spiritual Formation is an important concept to every believer. #spiritual #formation #spiritualformation #christianity #christian #christianblogger #inspirational #christianinspiration #socialmedia #newlife #prayer

Read the full article for concise definitions of each spiritual discipline. A discipline is something we can do that enables us to do what we haven’t yet been able to do by our own direct effort. Trying is not enough. We need bodily habits that engage our mind and heart with God. We want to implement daily rhythms where we find ourselves meditating on Scripture, praying, and blessing those who curse us. #soulshepherding #selfdenial #soulfriendship #spiritualdisciplines #christianresources

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Five of our favorite spiritual formation apps, from Reimagining Examen to Pray as You Go

These four particular books have valuable potential to support someone in writing a rule of life with significantly less Christian jargon.

We all have opportunities to lead and to follow, and in both cases, our spiritual formation makes a difference in how we treat one another in those roles.

Led by the writing of beloved, bestselling author Henri Nouwen, the authors of Spiritual Direction, return with the second work