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Smith, Gordon T., 1953-

Spiritual direction : a guide to giving and receiving direction / Gordon T. Smith. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographical references.

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; 1 The Ministry of Spiritual Direction; 2 Theological Perspectives; 3 Focused Conversation; 4 Attending to What Is Happening in Our Prayers; 5 A Spiritual Direction Session; 6 Pastoral Ministry, Evangelism and Friendship; 7 The Qualities and Character of a Director; 8 The Qualities and Character of a Directee; 9 The Holy Spirit as Spiritual Director; Notes; For Further Reading; About the Author; Formatio; Books by Gordon T. Smith.

We are not alone. God is present with us. And God gives us companions on the journey. A spiritual director is one such companion, offering spiritual guidance to help

• make sense of the faith journey
• interpret the significant markers on the road
• encourage us, particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage
• and, most of all, to notice the ministry of the Spirit in our lives

Gordon Smith writes:Even if we have been Christians and maturing in our faith for many years, we still need the encouragement and guidance that might com.

ISBN: 9780830864706 0830864709

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Spiritual direction--Christianity.
Direction spirituelle--Christianisme.
RELIGION--Christian Ministry--Pastoral Resources.
Spiritual direction--Christianity

LC Class. No.: BV5053 / .S65 2014eb

Dewey Class. No.: 253.5/3