For Further Study: Spiritual Disciplines

Last night we started a new series studying the spiritual disciplines. There are two books I recommended and I want to pass them along here.

1.  Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Dr. Donald Whitney

The one book I would recommend on the subject of spiritual disciplines would be this one from Dr. Whitney. The author is a professor at Southern Seminary is most known for this book. If you invest in just one book, invest in this one.  Other books by Whitney on spiritual disciplines include Spiritual Disciplines within the Church: Participating Fully in the Body of Christ, Simplify Your Spiritual Life: Spiritual Disciplines for the Overwhelmed, and 10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health.

2.  Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster  

I have read through Foster's work a few times now and I do recommend it. It is a helpful guide to growing in the spiritual disciplines. With that said, I would encouragement discernment on certain parts of the book especially his chapter on prayer and his flirtation with mysticism.


This should get you started. Ultimately, those Christians who live by a strong faith are those who invest in the spiritual disciplines.