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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
Outline: It's not uncommon for an accomplished musician to be able to sit down in front of a new piece of music and play it through with- out a hitch. To make it seem easy, as if it required no effort. Yet. the "freedom" to play with such skill comes only after years of disciplined practice. In the same way, the freedom to grow in godliness-to naturally express Christ's character through your own personality is in large part dependent on a deliberate cultivation of the Spiritual Disciplines. Far from being legalistic, restrictive, or binding, as they are often perceived, the Spiritual Disciplines are actually the means to unparalleled spiritual liberty. So if you'd like to embark on a lifelong quest for godliness, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will help you on your way. Drawn from the rich heritage left us by the early church fathers, the Puritan writers, and Jesus Christ Himself, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of Disciplines, including:
•Scripture Reading
•Prayer
•Worship
•Scripture Meditation
•Evangelism
•Serving
•Stewardship
•Scripture Application
•Fasting
-Silence & Solitude
-Journaling
•Learning
By illustrating why the Disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them on a long-term basis, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to embrace life's greatest pursuit-the pursuit of holiness-through a lifelong delight in the Disciplines.
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