The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows (Apprentice (IVP Books) (Large Print 16pt) - Softcover

Smith, James Bryan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1459628748 ISBN 13: 9781459628748

Publisher: READHOWYOUWANT, 2011

Synopsis

Turning to the Gospels, James Bryan Smith invites you to compare your ideas about with what Jesus himself reveals about his Father. Smith leads you through a process of spiritual formation that includes specific activities aimed at making these new narratives real in your body and soul as well as your mind. A Renovare and Willow Creek Resource.

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Review:

"This first book in The Apprentice Series, The Good and Beautiful God, is a treasure. Dr. Smith has thought long and hard about the process of human transformation into the likeness of Jesus. I urge you to buy this book immediately! Read it and apply it. Then live it out in the context of a loving community. You will not regret doing so."--Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline and coauthor of Longing for God

"I know from our long relationship that Jim Smith is a fine and trustworthy man, who authentically knows 'the good and beautiful God.' I can think of no higher compliment than this: I would happily trust the care of my soul to Jim and the good and beautiful God he commends to us."--Todd Hunter, author of Christianity Beyond Belief and pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Costa Mesa

"The Apprentice Series is the best practice I have seen in Christian spiritual formation."--Dallas Willard, author of The Divine Conspiracy

"I predict this book, and the two more in the series, will become deeply influential books in evangelical churches that want to deepen spiritual formation."--Scot McKnight, Jesus Creed blog, July 15, 2009

"Smith challenges those who seek to follow God to examine the stories they already know. . . . [Includes] exercises and questions . . . to deepen their knowledge of God."--Publishers Weekly, May 22, 2009

"I have observed that every individual, whether a new beliver or seasoned veteran, has given testimony of a new joy in their journey as a result of this book. The content is sound, inspiring and enlightening."--Jerry Barker, Dallas Baptist Standard, March 14, 2011

"If you're looking for books to help patrons rekindle or enhance their relationships with God, buy this one. Highly recommended for small groups interested in deepening their relationships with God."--Church Libraries, Fall 2009

"Make spiritual mentors, group leaders, youth pastors, Christian educators, and Willard/Foster fans aware of this material."--David Mundt, CBA Retailers + Resources, July 2009

Other authors have written extensively on spiritual disciplines and the spiritual life, but few have created a curriculum that is as accessible to the common believer seeking spiritual growth. I exuberantly recommend this book to anyone interested in a practical model of spiritual growth.--Steve Gioielli, Journal of Spiritual Formation & Soul Care, Fall 2009

Book Description:

Book one of the Apprentice Series, a course in spiritual transformation

About this edition

• Publisher: READHOWYOUWANT
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1459628748
• ISBN 13: 9781459628748
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320