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There is an ancient and deeply compelling biblical tradition of going into the wilderness to find God. Moses, Jesus and Paul?to name just a few of our spiritual forebears?knew that in the wilderness they would find the quiet and simplicity that would lead to profound spiritual connections. They understood that normal day-today living is usually not the way to regain that connection with God, because it affords little opportunity to simply, humbly and quietly listen for God's voice and feel God's presence. Perhaps even in our time?especially in our time?leaving civilization to spend time with God in the wilderness holds an important key to our own spiritual renewal. This practical guide illuminates the power of finding God in the wilderness experience and the universality of spiritual connection through nature. It explores the teachings about wilderness in sacred writings and how we can grow through the shared and individual experiences of being present in nature.
FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description
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 savoured 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,
Author Biography
John Lionberger, M.Div., is founder of Renewal in the Wilderness, an interfaith wilderness ministry, and is head chaplain at Three Crowns Park Retirement Home 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
There is an ancient and deeply compelling biblical tradition of going into the wilderness to find God. Moses, Jesus and Paul'to name just a few of our spiritual forebears'knew that in the wilderness they would find the quiet and simplicity that would lead to profound spiritual connections. They understood that normal day-today living is usually not the way to regain that connection with God, because it affords little opportunity to simply, humbly and quietly listen for God's voice and feel God's presence. Perhaps even in our time'especially in our time'leaving civilization to spend time with God in the wilderness holds an important key to our own spiritual renewal. This practical guide illuminates the power of finding God in the wilderness experience and the universality of spiritual connection through nature. It explores the teachings about wilderness in sacred writings and how we can grow through the shared and individual experiences of being present in nature.
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 ISBN1594732191 Author John Lionberger Short Title RENEWAL IN WILDERNESS Pages 158 Publisher Skylight Paths Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1594732191 ISBN-13 9781594732195 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 204 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-05-31 Imprint SkyLight Paths Publishing,US Subtitle A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World Place of Publication Woodstock Country of Publication United States Residence Evanston, IL, US DOI 10.1604/9781594732195 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2007-10-25 We've got this
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