Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us (Transforming Resources)

I purchased an earlier edition of this book a number of years ago and gave it away. I recently thought of the book again to supplement my prayer life, and I was happy to see not only that I could order the book through Amazon, but that it has also expanded as a more recent edition. The author has a lovely writing style. I would recommend this book for anyone seeking to explore new ways in either solo or communal daily prayer.

Ive been using this book for many years. First made aware of it during my Masters of Divinity degree program Wesley Seminary by one of my Professors. I have found this book instrumental for our next steps after discipleship training for teaching inward and outward spiritual in discipline practices. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Yes, there are allot of books available however, I remain committed to using this book for our teaching. It has proven to work well for those who invest the time to use the spiritual discipline practices. Like anything else, the minImum Iyou give will always determine the maximum you get back. Only complaint is the price, it is expensive.

Had to purchase this for a class I’m taking. But I’ve really enjoyed this resource and glad I now own it. Way more Spiritual Disciplines then I ever thought! Will keep this around for years to reference back to when teaching my youth.

I found the book a great help to explore and give a "kick start" to any of the spiritual practices it covers -- and there are many. Each practice includes a good grounding in scripture, an overall introduction to give you a general feel and quite a few questions and suggestions as to implementation. If you are plagued with a lack of imagination (as I seem to be) it provides a good launch pad for examining and interacting with a given practice. I belong to a small group that meets once a month and plans to "do" a spiritual practice together, using the book as a handbook as it's title suggests. I can see using the book as reference and learning tool for many years as I find what fits for me at any given season, spiritually. Well done format: brief enough to be very focused with each practice - comprehensive enough to give a real sense of how the Holy Spirit can use each practice in one's spiritual growth - imaginative enough to appeal to many varied personality types.

The "Spiritual Disciplines Handbook" by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun is a comprehensive guide to the practices that can transform us spiritually. The book covers a wide range of spiritual disciplines, including prayer, fasting, meditation, study, simplicity, confession, and service. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the spiritual disciplines and their purpose. It explores why spiritual disciplines are important and how they can help us grow in our relationship with God. It also includes practical advice on how to choose and practice the disciplines that are most relevant to our lives. The second part of the book focuses on specific spiritual disciplines and provides in-depth guidance on how to practice them. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific discipline and includes a brief overview, practical suggestions, and reflections on how the discipline can transform us spiritually. The chapters also include questions for reflection and discussion, making the book a valuable resource for personal study or group discussion. One of the strengths of the "Spiritual Disciplines Handbook" is its accessibility. The book is written in a clear and engaging style that makes it easy to understand and apply the concepts discussed. The practical suggestions for each discipline are also helpful and realistic, making it easy for readers to incorporate them into their daily lives. Another strength of the book is its inclusivity. Calhoun recognizes that different spiritual disciplines will be more relevant to different individuals and provides guidance on how to choose and practice the disciplines that are most meaningful to us. This approach makes the book accessible to readers from a wide range of spiritual backgrounds and traditions.

An excellent presentation of Christian spiritual disciplines, so much to sort out and decide where to start. Looking forward to applying this book

This book, "Spiritual Discipline Handbook" is fascinating! I ordered this book when I was in college focusing on my master's degree in 2016. I still use this book as a resource with my Bible Study curriculum. Rev. Dr. Janet Seay-Stanley, D. Min.

Every year, I go away and spend time with God and pick one of the spiritual disciplines to study. I’ve been using this book to help me do that. I even needed it for a seminary class. I seriously wish I could give a copy to all my close friends and family members. I couldn’t live without this book. It’s so life giving.

This is a book that you can initially scan for the areas you need help in quickly and then keep as a reference to dip in and out of as required. I thought it was a great book very practical and useful.

This book is more of a guide or a reference book on how different spiritual disciplines work. The introduction includes an exercise that helps you understand which are your current spiritual needs and how to identify the discipline that will help you in that.

Great book

A very well thought out book - great ideas, really good reference material.

Thank you for this beautifully written and organized handbook!