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9780310273301 English 0310273307 Are you missing out on one of the most transforming means to a deeper and more vibrant faith? In Soul Friends, Dr. Leslie Parrott explores the intimate stages of a woman's spiritual journey while showing you how soul friendships can deepen and enlarge your faith. God brings us soul-friends to help in our spiritual journey, sometimes in predictable places: small groups, friendships, and mentors. But they re sometimes found in places we don t expect these hidden guides are people, past or present, whose role in our life may even be hidden from them, but nevertheless, have a deep impact on our growth and vitality. Whether it s a hidden guide, a member of a small group, or a friend we ve had for years, these soul-friends all hold the potential to embody grace that enables us to take a next step in the unfolding journey of our faith. Leslie reveals how every woman traverses four stages of spiritual growth quest, calling, crisis, and communion again and again. And whatever stage you find yourself traveling right now, you need soul friends to help you move forward When we seize the initiative to connect, together we will form a part of the deep communion that is the sisterhood of the traveling saints, journeying together in our desire to know God, serve him, and love him more deeply. Through story, poem, and reflection, Leslie Parrott reminds each of us of the incredibly intimate, intricate, faith-forming work God does in us through the gift of the women he places in our lives.", Every woman longs for meaningful, deep-spirited friendships. We want and need traveling companions who honor the complexity of our lives. Treasure within us is often found by the grace of those who know and love us best. Yet far too few ever discover the potential friends hold not just to enrich one another's lives, but to transform each other's faith. As we travel together the road of transformation in Christ-including the unfolding stages of Quest, Calling, Crisis, and Communion-it is our soul friends who help us on the Jesus journey, lovingly moving us forward, walking each other home. Leslie shows you how to recognize and embrace the incredibly intimate, intricate, faith-forming work God does in you through the gift of the women he places in your life. Whether you are surrounded by trusted soul friends, or you are lonely and longing for deep-spirited friends, this book is designed for every woman who wants to grow in faith and friendship. Book jacket.
9780310273301 English 0310273307 Are you missing out on one of the most transforming means to a deeper and more vibrant faith? In Soul Friends, Dr. Leslie Parrott explores the intimate stages of a woman's spiritual journey while showing you how soul friendships can deepen and enlarge your faith. God brings us soul-friends to help in our spiritual journey, sometimes in predictable places: small groups, friendships, and mentors. But they re sometimes found in places we don t expect these hidden guides are people, past or present, whose role in our life may even be hidden from them, but nevertheless, have a deep impact on our growth and vitality. Whether it s a hidden guide, a member of a small group, or a friend we ve had for years, these soul-friends all hold the potential to embody grace that enables us to take a next step in the unfolding journey of our faith. Leslie reveals how every woman traverses four stages of spiritual growth quest, calling, crisis, and communion again and again. And whatever stage you find yourself traveling right now, you need soul friends to help you move forward When we seize the initiative to connect, together we will form a part of the deep communion that is the sisterhood of the traveling saints, journeying together in our desire to know God, serve him, and love him more deeply. Through story, poem, and reflection, Leslie Parrott reminds each of us of the incredibly intimate, intricate, faith-forming work God does in us through the gift of the women he places in our lives.", Every woman longs for meaningful, deep-spirited friendships. We want and need traveling companions who honor the complexity of our lives. Treasure within us is often found by the grace of those who know and love us best. Yet far too few ever discover the potential friends hold not just to enrich one another's lives, but to transform each other's faith. As we travel together the road of transformation in Christ-including the unfolding stages of Quest, Calling, Crisis, and Communion-it is our soul friends who help us on the Jesus journey, lovingly moving us forward, walking each other home. Leslie shows you how to recognize and embrace the incredibly intimate, intricate, faith-forming work God does in you through the gift of the women he places in your life. Whether you are surrounded by trusted soul friends, or you are lonely and longing for deep-spirited friends, this book is designed for every woman who wants to grow in faith and friendship. Book jacket.