SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Grover Gardner narrates with full attention to the details of the 12 spiritual disciplines identified by the author, including scripture reading, prayer, worship, fasting, and journaling. The purpose of carrying out these disciplines is to become more Christ-like in thought, word, and deed. Whitney’s discussion draws from the early Church fathers, as well as Reformer, Puritan, and Quaker writers, and Jesus Christ Himself. Gardner's diction is crisp and clear as the author explains the meaning of each discipline and examines the benefits of each in the pursuit of holiness. Whitney also offers practical suggestions on how to incorporate spiritual workouts into daily routines for long-term growth in godliness and personal character development—leading to fundamental freedom, ironically, the ultimate reward of discipline. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2008]