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Savoring God's Word Cultivating the Soul-Transforming Practice of Scripture Meditation

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ISBN-10: 1576833992

ISBN-13: 9781576833995

Edition: 2004

Authors: Jan Johnson

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List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
Publication date: 3/29/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 228
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.198
Language: English

Jan Johnson, a spiritual director and a frequent speaker at retreats and conferences, is based near Los Angeles, California. She is the author of numerous books and Bible studies, includingInvitation to the Jesus Life, Enjoying the Presence of God, Growing Compassionate KidsandWhen the Soul Listens.She is also coauthor (with Dallas Willard and Keith Matthews) ofDallas Willard's Study Guide to "The Divine Conspiracy."

Acknowledgments
Introduction: How to Use This Book
Why Meditate? A Path to Spiritual Transformation
Why People Don't Meditate: Common Reasons for Resistance
What Is Scripture Meditation? How Meditation Differs from Bible Study
Inviting God to Speak to You: Practical Guidelines for Meditation
Hearing God Well in Meditation: Overcoming Obstacles to Hearing God's Voice
Tasting the Words of Scripture: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina
The Sanctified Imagination: Using Ignatian Meditation to Walk Inside Scripture
Other Meditative Approaches: Enjoying Diverse Paths into Scripture and God's Presence
Guidelines for Group Meditation
Meditation Exercises
Finding Intimacy with God
Elijah Runs Away to God: 1 Kings 19:3-13,15-16
Healing Life's Wounds
The Satisfied Heart: Luke 12:22-34
Jesus Heals the Caregiver Too: Mark 9:14-27
Having the Heart of Christ
Loving Enemies: Matthew 5:43-48
Building Relationships
Jesus Serves the Disciples: John 13:1-7,12-15
Making Progress in the Spiritual Life
Choosing the Narrow Door: Luke 13:22-30
Jacob Wrestles with an Angel: Genesis 32:9-12,24-30
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