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Celebration of Discipline- Richard J. Foster: Posted 7/16/2010 11:57:15 AM

A classic introduction to Christian spiritualityWhen Richard Foster began writing Celebration of Discipline more than 20 years ago, an older writer gave him a bit of advice: "Be sure that every chapter forces the reader into the next chapter." Foster took the advice to heart; as a result, his book presents one of the most compelling and readable visions of Christian spirituality published in the past few decades. After beginning with a simple observation--"Superficiality is the curse of our age.... The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people"--Foster''s book moves to explain the disciplines people must cultivate in order to achieve spiritual depth. In succinct, urgent, and sometimes humorous chapters, Foster defines a broad range of classic spiritual disciplines in terms that are lucid without being too limiting and offers advice that''s practical without being overly prescriptive. For instance, after describing meditation as a combination of "intense intimacy and awful reverence," he settles into such down-to-earth topics as how to choose a place and a posture in which to meditate.Perhaps most interesting and useful is Foster''s chapter on the controversial Christian discipline of submission. According to Foster, submission does not demand self-hatred or loss of identity. Instead, it simply means growing secure in the conviction that "our happiness is not dependent on getting what we want" but on the fulfillment that naturally flows from love of one''s neighbors. Such wise and encouraging suggestions have helped many readers to discard the idea that discipline is an onerous duty and to move toward a liberating and simpler idea of discipline--whose defining character, as Foster never forgets, is joy. --Michael Joseph Gross

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Tell Others About Your Favorite Summer Book, CD or DVD: Posted 6/16/2009 12:32:37 PM

Heading to the beach or camping in the mountains? Need a new book to take along on your summer vacation? We've got a great selection of fiction to inspire and entertain the whole family.

We have great summer fiction, New Music, and stuff for the Kids. Discover new novels from bestselling authors like Tracie Peterson, Terri Blackstock, Jerry Jenkins and Gary Chapman.

Visit our website and click on Read a Chapter to sample over 500 books online. We are excited about the long days and fun nights and hope that you are too.

Take a minute and tell us and other customers about your favorite book, CD or DVD for this summer. Some are old favorites and others are new favorites; we are always looking for another great read. If you can’t pick just one, leave a list! Let our store be your home for great summer fun!

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