{"title":"Richard J. Foster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard J. Foster\u003c\/strong\u003e offers profound explorations into spiritual growth and Christian disciplines. His works, including \u003cem\u003eCelebration of Discipline\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to deepen their faith through practical guidance and thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the tradition of contemplative spirituality, Foster’s writings provide insightful tools for nurturing inner transformation and enriching one’s relationship with God. Readers can expect accessible yet profound meditations on prayer, worship, and personal devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"celebration-of-discipline-special-anniversary-edition-by-richard-j-foster-9780062803887","title":"Celebration of Discipline, Special Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA newly repackaged and updated 40th anniversary edition of the timeless guide that has helped numerous seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God. Updated with a new introduction by the author and a new section: \"Entering the Great Conversation about the Growth of the Soul.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality, \u003cem\u003eCelebration of Discipline\u003c\/em\u003e explores the \"classic Disciplines,\" or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way, Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices that the true path to spiritual growth can be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDividing the Disciplines into three movements of the Spirit, Foster shows how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life. The inward Disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, and study offer avenues of personal examination and change. The outward Disciplines of simplicity, solitude, submission, and service help prepare us to make the world a better place. The corporate Disciplines of confession, worship, guidance, and celebration bring us nearer to one another and to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFoster provides a wealth of examples demonstrating how these Disciplines can become part of our daily activities and how they can help us shed our superficial habits and \"bring the abundance of God into our lives.\" He offers crucial new insights on simplicity, demonstrating how the biblical view of simplicity, properly understood and applied, brings joy and balance to our inward and outward lives and \"sets us free to enjoy the provision of God as a gift that can be shared with others.\" The discussion of celebration, often the most neglected of the Disciplines, shows its critical importance, for it stands at the heart of the way to Christ. \u003cem\u003eCelebration of Discipline\u003c\/em\u003e will help Christians everywhere to embark on a journey of prayer and spiritual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647904727276,"sku":"9780062803887","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780062803887-celebration-of-discipline-special-anniversary-edition.jpg?v=1779243707"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-j-foster.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}