Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice - by Jan Johnson & Dallas Willard (Paperback)

About the Book

Renowned spiritual director Johnson takes the wisdom of Willard's classic "Renovation of the Heart" and offers her own reflection on how to live out Willard's guidance on a daily basis.

Book Synopsis

Are you longing for life-changing transformation in your relationship with God?
Get ready to find fresh illumination for your faith journey in this short and practical guide. Exploring over 60 carefully chosen selections from renowned author Dallas Willard's bestseller Renovation of the Heart, this book offers powerful brief lessons for character formation.

With devotional-sized quotes and rigorous daily experiments, this book will challenge and encourage you to dive deeper than ever before in your relationship with the Creator. Perfect for group or individual study, this guide is for anyone and everyone, no matter the stage of your Christian walk.

Working through Dallas Willard's plan for spiritual renovation of the whole person, this book covers a wide range of topics, such as:

• What "death to self" looks like
• The crucial role of good thinking
• The interplay of will, thoughts, and feelings
• Being a person of joy and peace
• The body's role in spiritual formation

Be inspired and strengthened as you enjoy the adventure of these experiments in spiritual transformation and grow an unshakeable faith.

"No one has impacted my life like Dallas Willard. But for most of us, it helps to break his thoughts into bite-sized portions and then actually do something with them. So, this is a feast!" --John Ortberg, author and speaker

"I see no way to work through this book without being radically changed from the inside out." --Howard Baker, instructor of Christian formation, chaplain, author of Soul Keeping

From the Back Cover

Headline: Life-changing experiments in spiritual transformation based on Dallas Willard's best selling book Spiritual director Jan Johnson guides you through 61 carefully chosen selections from renowned author Dallas Willard's best selling book, Renovation of the Heart. With each selection, you'll progress through Ddr. Willard's plan for renovating the complete person. You'll find fresh illumination for your journey, and you'll enjoy the adventure of Jan Johnson's experiments in spiritual transformation. Each provocative reflection includes a thoughtful, meaty selection by Dallas Willard along with Jan's illuminating personal stories, plus "Today's Experiment"- suggestions for making the concepts come alive in your own experience. Ideal for personal meditation or for use as a transformational retreat book (see retreat suggestions in the back), this book will guide you deeper into the heart of God while renewing your own.

About the Author

Dr. Dallas Willard, professor and former director of the School of Philosophy at the University of Southern California, is the author of more than thirty works, including The Divine Conspiracy and The Spirit of the Disciplines. Jan Johnson has created several devotionals, including Hearing God Through the Year.