Naked Spirituality: A Life with God in 12 Simple Words - Softcover

McLaren, Brian D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061854026 ISBN 13: 9780061854026

Publisher: HarperOne, 2012

Synopsis

"A rich, brilliant and important book: wonderfully readable and personal, filled with insight and wisdom, it invites us into practices that can transform our lives." --Marcus J. Borg, author of Speaking Christian

"Brian McLaren is a bridge builder. In these simple yet profound spiritual practices he perfectly marries his evangelical heart and contemplative soul, and we are all richer for the union." --Cynthia Bourgeault, author of Centering Prayer and The Wisdom Jesus

In the same way he revitalized our faith in A New Kind of Christianity, church leader Brian McLaren reinvigorates our approach to spiritual fulfillment in Naked Spirituality--by tearing down the old dogmatic practices that hamper our spiritual growth, and leading us toward the meaningful spiritual practices that can help transform our lives.

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Review:

"These stories are honest and kind and good... they illustrated the life of a real and raw experience of God and the human responses we offer.... This guidebook to simple words for a not so simple spirituality is an incredible gift, a true asset to us, bread for the journey."--Hearts and Minds

"A rich, brilliant and important book: wonderfully readable and personal, filled with insight and wisdom, it invites us into practices that can transform our lives."--Marcus J. Borg, author of Speaking Christian

"Brian McLaren is a bridge builder. In these simple yet profound spiritual practices he perfectly marries his evangelical heart and contemplative soul, and we are all richer for the union."--Cynthia Bourgeault, author of Centering Prayer and The Wisdom Jesus

"Anyone wanting to conserve the spiritual spark in themselves will find this book a gentle and generous tract."--Publishers Weekly

"Wise, easy to read, and practical."--Fr. Richard Rohr, author of The Naked Now

"McLaren both charts an arc of the spiritual life and suggests practices to nurture [it]. . . . McLaren deserves endless thanks for reminding us that estrangement and no do not represent a breakdown of the spiritual life. . . . Naked Spirituality is very astute."--Christian Century

"McLaren's trademark persuasiveness is put to good effect as he continues to shatter paradigms for spiritual seekers."--Library Journal (starred review)

Book Description:

Prayer and spiritual practice tackled in a raw and honest way and made simple and accessible for the reader to apply to their own life. Another inspiring and throught-provoking book from Brian D. McLaren, a leading voice in the emerging church movement.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperOne
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0061854026
• ISBN 13: 9780061854026
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288