W. Paul Jones's Books

Becoming Who God Wants You to Be

60 Meditations for Personal Spiritual Direction

By: W. Paul Jones

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Becoming Who God Wants You to Be

60 Meditations for Personal Spiritual Direction

By: W. Paul Jones

For those who do not have a spiritual director—or are curious about the concept—W. Paul Jones has crafted a series of topical meditations that facilitate self-guided spiritual direction. In this refreshing approach to the means of spiritual growth, you will explore self-guided spiritual direction with the ultimate spiritual director—The Holy Spirit. Examine your inner thoughts, truths, difficulties, and triumphs through reflection questions at the end of each chapter that prompt introspection and ultimately direction in your spiritual life. Chapter Topics Include: Abandonment Being Second Covenant Envy Prayer Religion

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Upper Room Books

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0835813266

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9780835813266

The Art of Spiritual Direction

Giving and Receiving Spiritual Guidance

By: W. Paul Jones

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Giving and Receiving Spiritual Guidance

By: W. Paul Jones

We all need companions and guides on our spiritual journey. W. Paul Jones believes that spiritual direction is essential for every Christian. "Along each person's pilgrimage are those who can make one's journey accountable and whose hospitality makes it possible," Jones says. In The Art of Spiritual Direction, you'll discover the answers to these questions and more: What is spiritual direction? What is the difference between spiritual direction and counseling? How can you know if you are called to the ministry of spiritual direction? What should happen in direction sessions? The appendixes feature helpful tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a Theological Worlds Inventory, the Enneagram, and other resources. Whether you are a pastor, church leader, or a layperson, you will benefit from the wealth of information contained in this book.

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305

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Upper Room Books

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0835816184

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9780835816182

Reasons for the Seasons

Meditations for Living Meaningfully the Christian Year

By: W. Paul Jones

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Reasons for the Seasons

Meditations for Living Meaningfully the Christian Year

By: W. Paul Jones

Do you ever find yourself drowning in secularization and commercialization, being pulled under as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas intermingle and fly by in a frantic blur? Have you ever wondered if there is any way to reclaim the true meaning of such seasons as Advent and Lent, and be helped to live more intentionally and meaningfully the other Christian celebrations? Reasons for the Seasons makes that possible in a delightfully engaging manner. With humor and rich illustrations, this widely read spiritual author draws upon life experiences from childhood in Appalachia to his teaching at Princeton University and into his spiritual pilgrimage intent on uniting his Protestant mind with a Catholic heart. Focus is given to the church's central seasons of Advent/Christmas/Epiphany and Lent/Easter/Pentecost. Lesser-known Christian celebrations are engaged, such as Candlemas, Trinity Sunday, and the Feast of the Transfiguration. Additionally, illumination is provided for exploring such secular holidays as New Year's, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Halloween. This book will be informative and engaging not only for personal use but also in enabling families to deepen their celebrative time together. Groups will also find it helpful for study, as will churches in giving depth to their liturgical planning.

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153

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1498292135

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9781498292139

Theological Worlds

Understanding the Alternative Rhythms of Christian Belief

By: W. Paul Jones

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Theological Worlds

Understanding the Alternative Rhythms of Christian Belief

By: W. Paul Jones

By exploring five common Christian perspectives ("theological worlds"), this volume helps readers understand the basis of their own Christian attitudes, identify the sources of their confusions about life and the church, and come to a deeper appreciation of the assumptions and motivations of others. Author W. Paul Jones demonstrates that each of the five "theological worlds" has a legitimate basis in both Scripture and tradition. He explores why the "citizens" of each world have great difficulty understanding and accepting the legitimacy of other worlds, and why people of goodwill often misconstrue the words and intentions of others. Theological Worlds offers thoughtful insight to all Christians who want to understand and deal effectively with other human beings. Christian educators will appreciate the references to literature--books, plays, songs, poetry--which illustrate the characteristics of residents of the five worlds and point toward ways to achieve nurturing experiences for students and congregations. Preachers will find the volume helpful as a means of crafting sermons that speak to the diversity of experience among their church members.

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255

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0687414709

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9780687414703

Trumpet at Full Moon

An Introduction to Christian Spirituality as Diverse Practice

By: W. Paul Jones

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Trumpet at Full Moon

An Introduction to Christian Spirituality as Diverse Practice

By: W. Paul Jones

In this very personal book, W. Paul Jones sees the diverse experience of individuals as the backbone of spirituality, and claims that the Trinity affirms a rich diversity within God and within God's way of relating to the world. He considers each Person of the Trinity as being involved in each "function" of God--as creator, redeemer and sanctifier--and arrives at nine dimensions of God's life that invite a response. Jones develops each of the nine dimensions with an extended meditation, followed by a series of practical and creative spiritual exercises.

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204

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664252311

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Book's by W. Paul Jones

Becoming Who God Wants You to Be

Becoming Who God Wants You to Be

The Art of Spiritual Direction

The Art of Spiritual Direction

Reasons for the Seasons

Reasons for the Seasons

Theological Worlds

Theological Worlds

Trumpet at Full Moon

Trumpet at Full Moon

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