What We Need Is Here: Practicing the Heart of Christian Spirituality

by L. Roger Owens

Are you seeking a deeper, more authentic experience of God? Maybe you've attended retreats, read dozens of books on spirituality, or even consulted a spiritual director and found yourself still wanting more. Did you know that God has given you everything you need to live and flourish in a life with God? You can stop your restless searching and rediscover the gifts God has already given you. In What We Need Is Here , Roger Owens calls you to return to 7 basics of Christian spirituality:

Writing in a style that is honest, accessible, and at times humorous, Owens weaves his own stories of struggle with insights from the history of Christian spirituality to help you receive and open yourself to these 7 "givens." This book includes practical exercises and questions for reflection and discussion, making it ideal for individuals and groups.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

143 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2015

About the author

Co-Pastor, Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, Durham, NC

Reviews

[Patricia M Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

First book completed for 2019 and it was a great selection to start off with. The book was most impressive book I have read in a long time. I would love to have read and shared with a weekly study group reading one chapter per week. I could identify with the book from the very beginning. The statement of spending too much time reading about Jesus with bible studies instead I should spend more time listening to what Jesus is saying fit me perfectly. I loved the discussion points within the chapters. I hope to read it again in the future with a small group.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm glad that the author mentioned the irony of reading a book about not needing to read other people's books. Overall, I liked this. I've read plenty of books on spiritual disciplines but this did offer some different ideas/insights.

[Dr. Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

L. Roger Owens offers a gem in What We Need is Here. There are many great ideas, great snippets, and great quotes in this book that you will want to remember and share. Owens uses true stories of friends and congregants to illustrate to us why we should be happy where we are and with what we have.

[Will Waller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great little, easy to read book. The conversational aspect of the author makes this book extremely accessible. His chapter on living with the poor is especially exceptional. This one would be a great one to use with people wanting to go a little bit deeper in their faith, while acknowledging, ironically as the author does, that we don't need another how-to book. Instead, what we need is here - Christ among us. Highly recommended.

[Angie]

One of my high school classmates wrote this incredible little reminder! Yes, Rog, yes - we do already have what we need. Love the stories... and the lessons.