Joyful Exiles: Life in Christ on the Dangerous Edge of ThingsInterVarsity Press, 2006 M09 27 - 204 pages Winner, 2007 World Guild Best Leadership/Theoretical Book Pastor and teacher Jim Houston reviews the insights he has gained over his years of teaching, counseling and mentoring Christians. He passes on what he has come to regard as pivotal concerns for leading a faithful Christian life in current society and culture. This is an advanced discipleship book for those who want to learn from someone with mature spiritual insight who has gone before them. If you are interested in Christian maturity, faithfulness, spiritual formation, and life, and want a guide through the "currents and eddies" of our society and culture, this book is for you. |
Contents
CHRISTIAN FAITH AS A WAY OF LIFE | 29 |
The Dangers of Inwardness Without Christ | 42 |
BEING OPEN TO A VISIONARY LIFE BEFORE | 51 |
THE PRIORITY OF PERSONAL CALLING | 81 |
THE JOURNEY TOWARD BECOMING A PERSON | 104 |
MATURING IN COMMUNITY | 125 |
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