Renewal in the Wilderness: A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natur

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While exploring wilderness wisdom from several faith traditions, you will discover how the universal experience of being present in nature can lead to startling discoveries both about God and about yourself.

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God Is Waiting for You in the Wilderness"How can I say I see divinity in the wilderness? How can I say I feel God's presence in a chorus of loons, in the throaty chuffing of a family of otter, in the primal call-and-response howling of wolves, in the splendor of a bald eagle, in a gibbous moon's shimmering wash of orange light on dark moving water, in the healing silence of wild places or in a day when my soul has known the amazing grace of utter peace for six straight hours? How can I say I see God in those things? But how can I say that I don't?"—from Chapter 1You don't need to spend forty years—or even forty days—in the wilderness to encounter God. This practical guide reveals the power of experiencing God's presence in many variations of the natural world—from a backpacking trip in a truly remote wilderness to an afternoon spent in a nearby park to a single moment savored in your own backyard.While exploring wilderness wisdom from several faith traditions—Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and more—you will discover how the universal experience of being present in nature can lead to startling discoveries both about God and about yourself. Drawing from his own significant moments in the wilderness and stories from the many people who have accompanied him on wilderness treks, John Lionberger asks probing questions and offers inspiring suggestions that will spur you to look at all aspects of the world around you from a new point of view.

Author Biography

John Lionberger, MDiv, a former agnostic whose first real encounter with God was in the wilderness, is founder of Renewal in the Wilderness, an interfaith wilderness ministry . He is also head chaplain at Three Crowns Park, a retirement community in Evanston, Illinois.

Table of Contents

AcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. God in a HummingbirdThe wilderness is a place of transformation.2. It's in Our DNAThe wilderness is an ancient, universal experience.3. Presence in the PresentThe wilderness brings us into the present moment, into God's presence.4. Scraping the HullThe wilderness returns us to our essence.5. God in a BoxThe wilderness takes us beyond our expectationsinto God's surprises.6. God on the EdgeThe wilderness takes us beyond our comfort zone, tests us, and teaches us.7. Healing WatersThe wilderness leads us to solitude and silence so we can know ourselves and God.8. The Rapture of Being AliveThe wilderness opens us to the transcendent.NotesSuggestions for Further ReadingAbout Renewal in the Wilderness

Review

"If you've been wondering how to find God, here's a topo map."—Bill McKibben, author of The End of Natureand other books"Reminds us that wilderness offers us rapture, grace and, ultimately, transcendence. May help lead us to places of holy encounter—and to a deeper commitment to preserving those wild spaces."—Sy Montgomery, author of The Wild Out Your Window"Reading this book made my fingers tingle and the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. The physical experience of wilderness strips us down to the basic elements of body and soul. And when our spiritual nerve endings are exposed, we find ... God. Start this journey today."—Rev. Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite, president and professor, Chicago Theological Seminary"These musings evince a passion for fierce landscapes, drawing on a wide range of religious and spiritual traditions. It makes you want to shoulder a pack and head for the mountains."—Belden C. Lane, professor of theological studies, Saint Louis University; author of Landscapes of the Sacred"Documents and advocates for the power of the raw, close communication with the divine that is frequently fostered far from the madding crowds. Lionberger has an encompassing reach, giving voice to atheists, agnostics and the simply soul-weary, as well as believers from many of the world's great faith traditions…. Probing and provocative questions at the end of each chapter clear paths to self-discovery."—Publishers Weekly

Long Description

God Is Waiting for You in the Wilderness "How can I say I see divinity in the wilderness? How can I say I feel God's presence in a chorus of loons, in the throaty chuffing of a family of otter, in the primal call-and-response howling of wolves, in the splendor of a bald eagle, in a gibbous moon's shimmering wash of orange light on dark moving water, in the healing silence of wild places or in a day when my soul has known the amazing grace of utter peace for six straight hours? How can I say I see God in those things? But how can I say that I don't?" --from Chapter 1 You don't need to spend forty years--or even forty days--in the wilderness to encounter God. This practical guide reveals the power of experiencing God's presence in many variations of the natural world--from a backpacking trip in a truly remote wilderness to an afternoon spent in a nearby park to a single moment savored in your own backyard. While exploring wilderness wisdom from several faith traditions--Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and more--you will discover how the universal experience of being present in nature can lead to startling discoveries both about God and about yourself. Drawing from his own significant moments in the wilderness and stories from the many people who have accompanied him on wilderness treks, John Lionberger asks probing questions and offers inspiring suggestions that will spur you to look at all aspects of the world around you from a new point of view.

Review Quote

"If you've been wondering how to find God, here's a topo map." -- Bill McKibben , author of The End of Nature and other books "Reminds us that wilderness offers us rapture, grace and, ultimately, transcendence. May help lead us to places of holy encounter--and to a deeper commitment to preserving those wild spaces." -- Sy Montgomery , author of The Wild Out Your Window "Reading this book made my fingers tingle and the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. The physical experience of wilderness strips us down to the basic elements of body and soul. And when our spiritual nerve endings are exposed, we find ... God. Start this journey today." -- Rev. Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite , president and professor, Chicago Theological Seminary "These musings evince a passion for fierce landscapes, drawing on a wide range of religious and spiritual traditions. It makes you want to shoulder a pack and head for the mountains." -- Belden C. Lane , professor of theological studies, Saint Louis University; author of Landscapes of the Sacred "Documents and advocates for the power of the raw, close communication with the divine that is frequently fostered far from the madding crowds. Lionberger has an encompassing reach, giving voice to atheists, agnostics and the simply soul-weary, as well as believers from many of the world's great faith traditions.... Probing and provocative questions at the end of each chapter clear paths to self-discovery." -- Publishers Weekly

Details ISBN1683362616 Author John Lionberger Pages 176 Year 2007 ISBN-10 1683362616 ISBN-13 9781683362616 Format Hardcover Subtitle A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World DEWEY 204 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Short Title Renewal in the Wilderness Language English UK Release Date 2007-06-14 Publisher Jewish Lights Publishing Publication Date 2007-06-14 Imprint SkyLight Paths Publishing,US Place of Publication Woodstock Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781594734243 Audience General US Release Date 2007-06-14 We've got this

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