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In the past I have not been too thrilled to read or hear about spiritual disciplines. It made me feel guilty for falling so far short - I always felt overwhelmed. But this book presents the spiritual disciplines (Bible reading and meditation, Scripture memorization, prayer, stewardship, evangelism, etc.) in such a way that not only do I have a clear understanding of why they're so necessary to Christian growth, but I also am so tremendously inspired to do them! They've changed in my perspective from being things I *ought* to do to being things I *want* to do (and *can* do). I frequently read Christian books and have taken a lot of discipleship courses, but I don't know when I've learned so much in such a short period of time. This man is an incredible teacher. If it's your desire to grow as a Christian, please don't miss this one.

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life is absolutely one of the very best books that I have read in my own personal spiritual journey of 36 years. I would probably rate it in the top three that I have read during this time and I am a very avid reader.

This book is about change. We can live our day to day lives and never experience any growth, but this book will definitely include change and growth in a believer's life.

I am going to recommend it to my pastor, minister of education and music minister and any other believer I come in contact with that is serious about growing in their Christian life.

The only reason I came across this book was I was cleaning and found it and it looked interesting. I think I got it when my aunt passed away. But, it was definitely a "I can't put this book down," type of book in my life.

I would really like to see my entire church go through the study guide. I believe it would make so much difference in all of our lives.

I cannot help but give this book 5 stars. I have read it once and am currently reading it again. As I page through it and gaze over the applicable lessons, the pointed truths, the relevance to life, the personal illustrations and more, I am driven with desire to conform my life to Jesus all the more! Dr. Whitney is completely without apology in presenting several disciplines that all Christians should follow, backing up each with several Scriptures to demonstrate the authority of what it is he is writing.
I attended Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where Dr. Whitney serves as Professor of Spiritual Formation. He is what he makes himself out to be in his book. He is a humble man, desiring that God be honored and glorified and that men and women grown in Christ-likeness. He is truly one of the most Godly men I have ever met and I am honored and priviliged to have sat under his teaching. God blessed me through him and his teaching tremendously.
Why do I say this? This book is the foundation of everything he teaches, for his desire is indeed Godliness for himself and those he teaches, either in person or in absentia through the books he writes.
If you indeed have desire to grow in Jesus Christ, no matter how long you have been a Christian, my strong recommendation is to buy this book and read it carefully. You indeed will be blessed!!