Practices that Transform Us, by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun, 2005, Scanned 12/9/18
A very thorough book covering spiritual disciplines by defining them, providing Scripture verses regarding them, and exercises to build them.
Here are the chapters:
Part 1:
WORSHIP
Celebration
Gratitude
Holy Communion
Rule for Life
Sabbath
Worship (she recommends attending a different church service)
Part 2:
OPEN MYSELF TO GOD
Contemplation
Examen
Journaling
Practicing the Presence
Rest
Retreat
Self-Care
Simplicity (“one day we will have to let go of everything–even our own breath”) (“If someone admires something of yours, give it away.”)
Slowing
Teachability
Unplugging
Part 3
RELINQUISH THE FALSE SELF
Confession and Self-Examination
Detachment
Discernment
Secrecy
Silence
Solitude
Spiritual Direction
Submission
Part 4
SHARE MY LIFE WITH OTHERS
Accountability Partner
Chastity
Community
Covenant Group
Discipling
Hospitality
Mentoring
Service Small Group
Spiritual Friendship
Unity
Witness
Part 5
HEAR GOD’S WORD
Bible Study
Devotional Reading
Meditation
Memorization
Part 6
INCARNATE THE LOVE OF CHRIST
Care of the Earth
Compassion
Control of the Tongue
Humility
Justice
Stewardship
Truth Telling
Part 7
PRAY
Breath Prayer
Centering Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Conversational Prayer
Fasting
Fixed-Hour Prayer
Inner-Healing Prayer
Intercessory Prayer
Labyrinth Prayer
Liturgical Prayer
Prayer Partners
Praying Scripture
Prayer of Recollection
Prayer Walking