{"product_id":"spiritual-direction-a-guide-to-giving-receiving-direction-9780830835799","title":"Spiritual Direction: A Guide to Giving \u0026 Receiving Direction","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake sense of the faith journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einterpret the significant markers on the road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eencourage us, particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand, most of all, to notice the ministry of the Spirit in our lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGordon 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 come through spiritual direction. . . . Genuine humility is evident in our realization that we need a companion, a fellow pilgrim and Christian, who can help us discern and foster an attentiveness to God's presence in our lives. This is the gift of spiritual direction.Whether you are a director, a directee or simply someone who wants to learn more about this ancient ministry, you will find this book to be a helpful guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGordon T. Smith is president and professor of systematic and spiritual theology at Ambrose University College and Seminary in Calgary, Alberta. He is the author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eCourage and Calling\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Voice of Jesus.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IVP Formatio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544124395794,"sku":"9780830835799","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7a1d8291-58c7-4016-8d31-53f71c4fd92d.jpg?v=1731521353","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/spiritual-direction-a-guide-to-giving-receiving-direction-9780830835799","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}