ByGraham Cooke The Being With God series by Graham Cooke, author of the bestselling Developing Your Prophetic Gifting examines different aspects of spirituality from slightly unusual angles. These books are interactive journals, filled with practical guidance in the form of prayers, exercises, actions and meditations woven throughout the text. Readers are encouraged to work through each book and chart their progress as they seek to...
Read MoreBy Brad Jersak This book is written for anyone who wants to hear God’s voice. It is written for disillusioned churchgoers, and for those who’ve left the church but haven’t left God. It is written for Christian pastors and leaders who want to equip their people with “ears to hear.” It is written for Christians who don’t know if they’ve ever heard God and want to learn how to really hear Him for...
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By Margaret Guenther Guenther uses the images of the spiritual director as host, teacher, and midwife to describe the ministry of spiritual direction today. She pays particular attention to spiritual direction for women, and addresses such down-to-earth questions as setting, time, and privacy. The stories of real people bring the practice of spiritual direction alive. In the pages that follow, I will attempt to describe the shape that...
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By John Savage The secret to leadership and transformation of a group–or of another person–is the quality of the relationship one person has with another. The effective group leader or counselor will be the person who learns how to listen to other people. By studying and employing listening skills, church leaders will engage others more compassionately, allowing them to feel that their needs are being met. These skills can...
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By James E. Sullivan The power of everyday interactions, says James Sullivan, is much greater than we suspect. We have the power to offer profound healing, comfort, and affirmation, or to create deep wounds. And all of this depends on one crucial skill: listening. In the pages of The Good Listener, readers will come to see the far-reaching effects that their listening has on others, and will be grateful for the practical guidelines...
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