Called to Be Saints: An Invitation to Christian Maturity By Gordon T. Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book might change your thinking about “sainthood”. Sometimes, we conceive saints as these unworldly, serious, ascetic, and somewhat odd creatures. Gordon Smith would propose instead that being a saint is something to which all of us are called and what this means is growth into Christian maturity–a kind of perfection of holiness that isn't perfectionism but rather a kind of completeness or wholeness of … [Read more...] about Book Review: Called to Be Saints
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Book Review: Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction: A Guide to Giving & Receiving Direction By Gordon T. Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars Many longing for a deeper awareness of the presence of God in their lives have rediscovered the special relationship known as spiritual direction. One of the needs that have existed is for a readable and concise treatment of the nature of this relationship. Gordon T. Smith has given us that account in this 96 page book packed with both a theological basis for and practical explanation of this form of … [Read more...] about Book Review: Spiritual Direction
Best Books on Calling and Vocation?
I recently wrote about themes of calling and vocation in Chaim Potok's My Name Is Asher Lev. This got me to thinking: What are the best books on calling and vocation? Here are a few that occur to me. What books would you add to the list? These below are all Christian nonfiction books, but novels, secular guides, poetry, anything, is welcome as suggestions. Os Guinness, The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life One of the classics on calling and vocation, this book is made up of … [Read more...] about Best Books on Calling and Vocation?
Sabbath for Academics
In March 2009, Gordon Smith was the main speaker for InterVarsity Graduate & Faculty Ministries' staff meetings. The theme of the gathering was spiritual formation. Note: Emerging Scholars may recognize his name because we recommend his book Courage & Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential as part of our core bibliography. Gordon Smith was speaking of spiritual disciplines. He described Sabbath rest as one of the most important, not only for its benefit, but also because, well, observing the Sabbath is … [Read more...] about Sabbath for Academics