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The Making of an Ordinary Saint Richard Foster

The Making of an Ordinary Saint By Richard Foster

The Making of an Ordinary Saint by Richard Foster


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Richard Foster's son discovers the celebrated disciplines for himself.

The Making of an Ordinary Saint Summary

The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My journey from frustration to joy with the spiritual disciplines by Richard Foster

Nathan Foster has lived with the spiritual disciplines all his life, but has had to find his own unique path. As he sought - sometimes rebelliously - to develop habits that would enable him to live more like Jesus, he encountered problems both personal and universal. Gradually he discovered creative new ways to practice disciplines such as fasting, meditation and simplicity, to live as Jesus lived. With a foreword from Nathan's father Richard, who provides a fresh introduction to each of the disciplines, The Making of an Ordinary Saint invites us to be formed into the likeness of Christ's character.

The Making of an Ordinary Saint Reviews

Richard Foster introduced a generation to the spiritual disciplines. Now his son introduces another generation to both the glories and the frustrations of seeking to practice them-to master and be mastered by the craft and art of the spiritual life. A book of honesty and hope. -- John Ortberg, author of Soul Keeping
Read this book and find a new companion as you follow Jesus. -- Eugene H. Peterson, author of The Message
Simply delightful ... honest, fresh and insightful. Read and be blessed. -- Ruth Haley Barton, author of Sacred Rhythms

About Richard Foster

Nathan Foster is an associate professor of social work and theology at Spring Arbor University, where he holds the Andrews Chair in Spiritual Formation. He is director of teaching ministries for Renovare as well as a licensed clinical social worker, certified addictions counselor, public speaker, bassist for Christy & The Professors, and the author of Wisdom Chaser: Finding My Father at 14,000 Feet. He currently resides in Michigan with his wife and two children and is an avid cyclist and outdoor enthusiast. To connect with Nathan, visit www.nathanfosterprojects.com.

Table of Contents

Contents
Foreword by Richard J. Foster 9
Introduction: Beginnings 13
Understanding Submission 21
1. Submission: Submitting to the Will of Wind and Children 23
Understanding Fasting 35
2. Fasting: Hunger in Dark Rooms 37
Understanding Study 47
3. Study: Practicing My Failures 49
Interlude: Discipline Hazard #1: The Self-Hatred
Narrative 58
Understanding Solitude 67
4. Solitude: Souvenirs from the Void 69
Understanding Meditation 77
5. Meditation: Cooking Chemicals in My Head 79
Understanding Confession 91
6. Confession: My Redemption Tour 93
Understanding Simplicity 107
7. Simplicity: The Gift of Boredom 109
Understanding Service 119
8. Service: Can I Be Your Martyr? 121
Interlude: Discipline Hazard #2: My Inner
Pharisee 131
Understanding Prayer 139
9. Prayer: Gifts from Bill 141
Understanding Guidance 153
10. Guidance: Embracing the Desert 155
Understanding Worship 167
11. Worship: Responding to the Divine Spark 169
Understanding Celebration 179
12. Celebration: Tattooed Joy 181
Conclusion: Endings and New Beginnings 189
Further Reading 195
Acknowledgments 198
Notes 202

Additional information

NPB9780857216526
9780857216526
085721652X
The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My journey from frustration to joy with the spiritual disciplines by Richard Foster
New
Paperback
SPCK Publishing
20141024
208
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