{"product_id":"spiritual-direction-a-guide-to-giving-receiving-direction-paperback","title":"Spiritual Direction: A Guide to Giving \u0026 Receiving Direction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGordon T. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 \u003cli\u003emake sense of the faith journey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einterpret the significant markers on the road\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eencourage us, particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand, most of all, to notice the ministry of the Spirit in our lives\u003c\/li\u003e \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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 8.16 x 5.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 07, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130075844743,"sku":"9780830835799","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/31a95a8d0b4e6fb46fa41e866f178f1c.webp?v=1732608131","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/spiritual-direction-a-guide-to-giving-receiving-direction-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}