Resources (3)

Books

Building Missionary Congregations by Robert Warren (Church House publication)

Prayer

Prayer (a long-time favourite!) and Seeking the Kingdom - 20 Minutes with God
By Richard Foster (published by Hodder and Stoughton)

With Bible Readings, reflections and further study suggestions and divided into three movements. It starts by looking inwards to focus the heart on God, it then moves upwards to develop an intimacy with God, and finally travels outwards to bring God to others.

If you can lay your hands on a copy of Jesus man of Prayer - Margaret Magdalen (Eagle), grab a copy!

Coming to God - Jim Borst - the one which impressed Joyce so much, she was inspired to have it re-printed with coloured photos in a series on prayer.

God of Surprises - Gerard W Hughes

A lovely, wise and lucid book of deep humanity - a book to be used by those who find it hard to forgive themselves: the stumblers and agnostics who hardly dare believe that God is within them.
Gerald Priestland

Christian Spiritual Formation

Renovation of the Heart - Putting on the character of Christ by Dallas Willard - Navpress (Study guide and video series available)

No one has thought more carefully than Dallas about the human personality and how it can be transformed into Christlikeness. I give my highest recommendation this book.
Richard J. Foster

It also contains matters for thought and discussion at the completion of each chapter.

The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard - Harper Collins. Once in a life-time such a book is written and falls into our hands!

Devotional Readings

  • Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ - Jeanne Guyon
  • The Sacrament of the Present Moment - Jean-Pierre de Caussade

Journals and Articles

Conversations - a Forum for Authentic Transformation

This is a new publication of substance, 70 plus pages. A very good journal for those wanting to explore a deeper walk with God. The target audience for Conversations is purposefully broad-all thoughtful, seeking followers of Christ who long for a complete transformation of soul and full restoration of His image within.

Sections of the Journal

  • Honesty About the Journey: Dark Nights and Bright Mornings
  • Life Together: Friendship and Direction
  • Transformational Theology: Forming the Soul
  • Streams of Living Water: Wisdom and Energy for the Soul
  • Classical Spiritual Exercises: Habits That Transform

Contact Information: Conversations McCarty Building, 2055 Mount Paran Rd. NW, Atlanta, USA, GA 30327 US$21 (incl. Postage)

Music

  • Canto Gregoriano Coro de monjes del Monasterio de Santo Domingo de Silos EMI 7243 5 65217 2 8
  • Officium The Hilliard Ensemble with Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek - ECM 1525 445 369-2. Church music from the middle ages performed by this brilliant group
  • Lover of my Soul Carol McClure - Coventry Music 50008-2. Harp music of well-known hymns and songs

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