David G Benner: 13 books
Desiring God's Will
Aligning Our Hearts with the Heart of God
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2015
Most people think of God's will as something to be found or as the receiving of guidance from God when making decisions. Too often, however, the problem is not that we don't know what God desires for our lives, but rather that we just don't want to do what we already know he wants. How might our wills...
Sacred Companions
The Gift of Spiritual Friendship & Direction
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2009
ECPA 2003 Gold Medallion Finalist We need companions on our spiritual journey. The modern world has taught us to value autonomy and individualism. Our churches often see spirituality as personal and private. But we cannot go long in our Christian pilgrimage before realizing that isolation leads to...
The Gift of Being Yourself
The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2015
"Grant, Lord, that I may know myself that I may know thee." —Augustine Much is said in Christian circles about knowing God. But Christians throughout the ages have agreed that there cannot be deep knowledge of God without deep knowledge of the self. Discerning your true self is inextricably...
Opening to God
Lectio Divina and Life as Prayer
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2010
Most Christians want to experience spiritual transformation. But many are frustrated by the limited progress of our spiritual self-improvement efforts. We find our praying burdened by a sense of obligation and failure. But prayer is not merely something we do; prayer is what God does in us. Prayer...
Spirituality and the Awakening Self
The Sacred Journey of Transformation
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2012
Being human is a lifelong journey of becoming. This journey defines our humanity, for it is a journey toward our source and our fulfillment, described in Christian theology as union with God. If we remain open to God as our sense of self awakens, we experience a deeper consciousness of being in him....
Strategic Pastoral Counseling
A Short-Term Structured Model
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2003
Therapeutic counseling in a Christian context can be highly effective when it maintains narrowly focused goals in a time-limited setting. The details of this proven model of pastoral counseling are described in this practical guide.
This second edition of Strategic Pastoral Counseling has been thoroughly...
Care of Souls
Revisioning Christian Nurture and Counsel
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 1998
A practicing psychologist explores the church's role in "soul care," advocating a counseling method that anchors modern therapy in timeless biblical principles.
Surrender to Love
Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2015
Surrender to Love
Surrender to Love
Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2009
Surrender to Love
by Robert W. Harvey, David G. Benner
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1996
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1996
This practical book helps pastors and counselors present God's grace in healing and forgiveness issues, even when the one being counseled has built a wall around his or her heart out of bitterness or pain.
Soulful Spirituality
Becoming Fully Alive and Deeply Human
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Spirituality has an indispensable role to play in the expression of our humanity. However, spiritual practices can sometimes make us less, not more, authentically human. We may be good Christians, but we aren't good human beings. How can we ensure that our spiritual journey is conducted in a way that...
Presence and Encounter
The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2014
The most vital and significant moments in life are moments of encounter. Whether we encounter ourselves, others, or God, these moments let us know that life is meaningful. And presence is what makes encounter possible. When we are truly present, everything that has being becomes potentially present...
Human Being and Becoming
Living the Adventure of Life and Love
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2016
Becoming fully human is a lifelong journey. It can also be an incredible adventure. Here internationally respected depth psychologist, spiritual guide, and personal transformation coach David Benner explores the mysteries of human being and becoming. Drawing on insights from science, philosophy, and...