Recommended Resources

Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way (Psalm 119:37 MSG).

Spiritual Direction:

What Is Spiritual Direction?” article by Richard Foster & Renovare Team

Spiritual Direction: A Practical Introduction by Sue Pickering

The Practice of Spiritual Direction by William A. Barry, SJ and William Connolly

Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction by Margaret Guenther

Sacred Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship and Direction by David Benner

Spiritual Formation:

The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery by David Benner

Seeking the Secret Place: The Spiritual Formation of C.S. Lewis by Lyle W. Dorsett

Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections Between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships by Curt Thompson, M.D.

The Critical Journey by Janet Hagberg & Robert Guelich

Living God’s Love: An Invitation to Christian Spirituality by Gary Holloway and Earl Lavender (Those newer to the Christian walk may especially appreciate this book.)

Renovated: God, Dallas Willard & the Church That Transforms by Jim Wilder

God’s Many-Splendored Image: Theological Anthropology for Christian Formation by Nonna Verna Harrison

Permission to Ponder: Contemplative Wisdom for the Spiritually Distracted by Tracy Balzer

Thin Places: An Evangelical Journey into Celtic Christianity by Tracy Balzer

God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul (Walking as a Spiritual Practice) by Mark Buchanan

The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile

Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered: Growing in Christ though Community by James C. Wilhoit