Grace Upon Grace: Spirituality for Today

Spiritual life isn't about striving for perfection--it's about receiving grace, resting in Christ, and savoring the presence of God in everyday moments. For every heart longing for deeper faith, here is practical wisdom on receptive spirituality. Within these pages, discover how spiritual growth flourishes not through your own effort, but by daily receiving from the fullness of God. Author John W. Kleinig explores a Christianity that prizes receptive piety: not extraordinary techniques or self-made holiness, but trustful reliance on God's Word, Spirit, and gifts. Drawing richly from Scripture and the teachings of Martin Luther, this book encourages you to see your life as a journey--one marked by patient mediation, humble prayer, hidden battles, and joyful liturgical participation. Topics You'll Discuss: Spirituality as receiving God's grace Martin Luther's oratio, meditatio, and tentatio The Means of Grace in daily routines Meeting doubt, suffering, and other negatives with faith You will learn that Christian spirituality is much more like breathing than climbing a ladder: persistent, essential, and entirely dependent on what God alone provides. Be equipped with concrete practices like meditation, prayer, and the rhythm of the Divine Service that turn everyday routines into sacred encounters. Whether you are a seminary student, a lifelong believer, or simply longing for more--here is clarity and encouragement for the worn-out, the busy, the beggars before God. Each chapter resounds with practical advice, pastoral warmth, and a call to savor the ordinary means of grace.
ASIN: 0758613040
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Author/Artist:Kleinig, John W
Binding: Paperback
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