| VictorEremita |
| Posted 04/15/12 at 11:07 PM | Reply with quote #1 |
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So. I'm looking for devotional - not apologetical - books to use in a small-group setting, a group of literate Protestant men. Any suggestions? While my knowledge of the literature is small, I've not found a book that wasn't schmaltzy or kitschy or asthenic or otherwise bad. But there must be something out there . . . |
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| Tim |
| Posted 04/16/12 at 12:22 PM | Reply with quote #2 |
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| Look at stuff by Dallas Willard and Richard Foster. The following aren't devotionals in the sense of being brief daily readings, but I can think of few better contemporary resources useful for promoting spiritual growth and use in a group context than Willard's Renovation of the Heart. It even has a companion workbook with practical daily exercises called Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice. I've heard JP Moreland call Renovation something like the most significant book in his life after the Bible. Richard Foster has Celebration of Discipline. It has a companion workbook and companion readings in separate volumes. |
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| VictorEremita |
| Posted 04/16/12 at 07:40 PM | Reply with quote #3 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by TimLook at stuff by Dallas Willard and Richard Foster. The following aren't devotionals in the sense of being brief daily readings, but I can think of few better contemporary resources useful for promoting spiritual growth and use in a group context than Willard's Renovation of the Heart. It even has a companion workbook with practical daily exercises called Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice. I've heard JP Moreland call Renovation something like the most significant book in his life after the Bible. Richard Foster has Celebration of Discipline. It has a companion workbook and companion readings in separate volumes. Thanks for the suggestions, Tim. I'm browsing the Willard book now. |
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| idunno |
| Posted 04/16/12 at 08:03 PM | Reply with quote #4 |
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| The Imitation of the Christ by Thomas A Kempis was very good, never got to finish it ( a friend "borrowed" it). |
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| Michael |
| Posted 04/16/12 at 08:09 PM | Reply with quote #5 |
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If you have an iPod/Pad/Phone, I suggest the Devo One Year Devotional for Men. Depending on how often you guys meet, it'll last you years.
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| LoveNTruth |
| Posted 04/18/12 at 08:08 PM | Reply with quote #6 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by VictorEremitaSo. I'm looking for devotional - not apologetical - books to use in a small-group setting, a group of literate Protestant men. Any suggestions? While my knowledge of the literature is small, I've not found a book that wasn't schmaltzy or kitschy or asthenic or otherwise bad. But there must be something out there . . . I'd say No More Excuses by Tony Evans. |
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| troyjs |
| Posted 04/18/12 at 08:28 PM | Reply with quote #7 |
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Going through Psalm 119 together, with a good assortment of commentaries. |
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| VictorEremita |
| Posted 04/18/12 at 08:45 PM | Reply with quote #8 |
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Thanks for the replies all.
@ idunno
Yes, I've read the Imitation. Good stuff. There are a number of good devotional books historically, certainly, like St. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises. But most of it's too "medieval" for my fellows.
@ Michael
No iPod. 
@ Love
Thanks for the suggestion. 
@ Troy
Straight from Scripture. Not a bad idea.
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| LoveNTruth |
| Posted 04/19/12 at 07:12 PM | Reply with quote #9 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by VictorEremitaThanks for the replies all. @ idunno Yes, I've read the Imitation. Good stuff. There are a number of good devotional books historically, certainly, like St. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises. But most of it's too "medieval" for my fellows. @ Michael No iPod. @ Love Thanks for the suggestion. @ Troy Straight from Scripture. Not a bad idea. 
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