Sanctuary of the soul : journey into meditative prayer / Richard J. Foster.

By:

Foster, Richard J

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Books, c2011.Description: 164 p. ; 19 cmISBN:

9780830835553 (cloth : alk. paper)
0830835555 (cloth : alk. paper)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

248.3/4 22

LOC classification:

BV210.3 .F68 2011

Contents:

God speaking, teaching, and acting -- A familiar friendship with Jesus -- Descending with the mind into the heart -- Entering the experience : worship at Quaker Meadow -- Being present where we are -- Beholding the Lord -- An inward attentiveness -- Entering the experience : trek to Cuthbert's Cave -- Wandering minds -- Like a roaring lion -- A potpourri of questions -- Entering the experience : encounter at Jalama Beach.

Summary: Weaving together quotes and stories from the lives of mothers and fathers of the faith as well as powerful encounters with God from his own life, Foster describes the riches of quieting your mind and heart in order to listen to and obey God more closely. Along the way, he also provides the biblical teaching and step-by-step help you need to begin this prayer practice for yourself. --from publisher description

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Book	Reformational Study Centre General library	248.34 FOST (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	RSC028172

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Weaving together quotes and stories from the lives of mothers and fathers of the faith as well as powerful encounters with God from his own life, Foster describes the riches of quieting your mind and heart in order to listen to and obey God more closely. Along the way, he also provides the biblical teaching and step-by-step help you need to begin this prayer practice for yourself. --from publisher description