"At the very heart of God is the passionate disposition to be in loving fellowship with you. . . . From the human side of this equation it is medit...
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Sep 27, 2011
Clint
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I love just about everything that Richard Foster writes. So, when I saw that he was writing a new book on meditative prayer I pre-ordered it immediately. It came out a little early, and I have been slowly plodding away at reading this book. I just finished Foster's book, and I have to tell you, it exceeded my expectations.
Sanctuary of the Soul is a guide to help believers in understanding and practicing meditative prayer. I have always found meditative prayer and contemplative prayer More...
Sanctuary of the Soul is a guide to help believers in understanding and practicing meditative prayer. I have always found meditative prayer and contemplative prayer More...
Oct 26, 2011
Jeff
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Sanctuary of the Soul is a wonderful little book. Foster once again reminds us how important meditation is, and what a lost art it is in modern Christianity. There is very little teaching in the church today on how to successfully meditate on Scripture, so most of us just think that meditation is simply spending a couple of minutes thinking about a Bible verse we just read. Far from it. Meditation requires extended periods of silence, something else that we are both unfamiliar with, AND very
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Dec 09, 2011
Deborah
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Nice little book. Nothing really new from Richard Foster, but a lovely book on contemplative prayer. Foster adds some personal experiences that are nothing out of the ordinary but helpful for persons who are seeking the contemplative prayer life and think there have to be mystical experiences all the time. Foster always does a great job of realistically describing the spiritual life that necessarily is steeped in scripture, discipline, and faithfulness. What I like best is the list at the ba
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Sep 08, 2011
Sharon
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The world population is in great need of developing a personal relationship with God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ through the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. Sanctuary of the Soul shows us the importance of waiting on the Lord through meditative prayer. Richard Foster does not set himself up as an all knowing expert but as a petitioner to God. Foster states this is an ongoing process which can be lost if we are not diligent in our efforts to stay close to God and do His (God's) will.
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Sep 28, 2011
Jillian
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As I am someone who is at a crossroads in my spiritual journey, I frequently find myself looking for better ways to pray and be in the moment when I am communicating with God. This book is an excellent primer into prayer, however I chose not to give it five stars because it was not a book for me, personally, and I felt that it appealed mainly to those who were new to the Christian faith. I appreciated the scriptural basis of the information and that multiple views were examined by the author i
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Sep 05, 2011
kimyunalesca
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I love everything about this book it's small and light so you could carry it around with you all the time.The cover was very simple,calm,feels like felt soft to touch.It boost my spirituality even more,gave me strength and inner peace plus every part and sub parts of this great book taught me a lot of things in life and throughout life, it's very enlightening and filled with wonderful quotations,verses from the bible and prayers.I highly recommend it!
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Aug 31, 2011
Douglas
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Foster’s book Prayer has been dubbed a modern spiritual classic. Many of the same themes he explored in that texts are examined in this shorter, more recent work. Foster seems to have an ability to read the mind of the person exploring his text. Universal pitfalls and experiences of a person who prays are addressed in his work. A reader can be taken to a deeper level spiritually with the guidance of his texts.
Sep 07, 2011
Gloria
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This is a smaller, manageable book on meditative prayer. He has some nice things to ponder. The only aspect I don't especially value is his references to saints and wonderful people most of us have never heard of from previous centuries. He likes to use them as a point of reference and then end up on a contemporary note. Feels rather Catholic in style. A good book to revisit from time to time.
Sep 07, 2011
Brent
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I think this is one of Richard's best books ever -- clear, helpful, insightful, honest, welcoming, and warm. It's a book to which I'll return again and again.
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Sep 10, 2011
Nikki
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It may sound silly but the feel of this book makes it one you want to hold it and read it. It's an easy book to read and is loaded with 'nuggets' that you can think over and apply to your life. I already planning to read it again and use it as a 'daily lesson' format.
Thank you goodreads for the 'first read' opportunity to read this gem.
Thank you goodreads for the 'first read' opportunity to read this gem.
Dec 01, 2011
Emily
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This is a beautifully written book. I wasn't certain how I would like it when I won it through goodread's first reads, but this book reminds us of the art Christianity holds. The book is also very informative and makes a reader honestly want to try to be closer to God. Great read, highly recommended.
Nov 06, 2011
I only have time enough to say that I highlighted many, many passages and that I expect to thumb through its' pages many times in the future.
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