2014 Best Book of Spiritual Formation, from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore Have you joined a church or small group in hopes of Experiencing real Life change, only to be disappointed? Have you sat through inspiring sermons about what is possible when Christians gather Together in mutually edifying relationships, only to recognize how cynical you have become after many failed attempts? Community may be one of the most over-promised, under-delivered aspects of the Christian Life today.
Reflecting on the story of the two disciples who meet Christ on the Emmaus Road, Ruth Haley Barton offers this interactive guide for small groups of spiritual companions who are ready to encounter Christ in transforming ways right where they are on the road of real life.".
And that\'s where Life Together in Christ comes in.
It emerges as we embrace a shared commitment to the attitudes, practices and behaviors that open us to Christ in our midst.
Transforming Community does not come primarily from listening to inspiring preaching or adding another church program.
Communities become spiritually lifeless or even fall apart because we don\'t know how to experience Transformation together.
Individuals remain selfish and stuck in their ways. 2014 Best Book of Spiritual Formation, from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore Have you joined a church or small group in hopes of Experiencing real Life change, only to be disappointed? Have you sat through inspiring sermons about what is possible when Christians gather Together in mutually edifying relationships, only to recognize how cynical you have become after many failed attempts? Community may be one of the most over-promised, under-delivered aspects of the Christian Life today
