Discovering Lectio Divina

Discovering Lectio Divina
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Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 9780830866915
ISBN-13 : 0830866914
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Book Synopsis Discovering Lectio Divina by : James C. Wilhoit

Download or read book Discovering Lectio Divina written by James C. Wilhoit and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saints of the past can't seem to say enough about their ecstatic experiences with the words of Scripture. The writer of Psalm 19, for example, can hardly contain himself as he exclaims that God's words and ways have revived his soul, made him wise, brought joy to his heart, given him clarity and correct perspective on his life, and warned him of danger. Why should our experiences of the Bible today fall short of this standard? What are we missing? Spiritual formation experts James Wilhoit and Evan Howard argue that our ancestors in the faith responded to the special nature of Scripture with special habits of reading. In this step-by-step introduction to the practice of lectio divina, you will learn what it means to read your way into a new and life-changing intimacy with God. Their simple, easy-to-follow explanation of this ancient practice provides a perfect foundation for you to begin meeting God in his Word as you: read, meditate, pray and contemplate. Discover a new experience of God's Word--one that leads you to experience more of God himself.


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