Spiritual Direction: A Guide to Giving and Receiving Direction - Softcover

Smith, Gordon T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0830835792 ISBN 13: 9780830835799

Publisher: IVP, 2014

Synopsis

We are not alone. God is present with us. And God gives us companions on the journey. A spiritual director is one such companion, offering spiritual guidance to help

• make sense of the faith journey
• interpret the significant markers on the road
• encourage us, particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage
• and, most of all, to notice the ministry of the Spirit in our lives

Gordon Smith writes: Even if we have been Christians and maturing in our faith for many years, we still need the encouragement and guidance that might come through spiritual direction. . . . Genuine humility is evident in our realization that we need a companion, a fellow pilgrim and Christian, who can help us discern and foster an attentiveness to God's presence in our lives. This is the gift of spiritual direction. Whether you are a director, a directee or simply someone who wants to learn more about this ancient ministry, you will find this book to be a helpful guide.

About this title

About the Author

Gordon T. Smith is president and professor of systematic and spiritual theology at Ambrose University College and Seminary in Calgary, Alberta. He is the author of many books, including Courage and Calling and The Voice of Jesus.

Edition details

• Publisher: IVP
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0830835792
• ISBN 13: 9780830835799
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 103