What We Need Is Here: Practicing the Heart of Christian Spirituality

For those searching for an authentic faith, Roger Owens shows that in Jesus, God has already given us all we need to live and flourish. He calls readers to return to basic Christian practices that build and sustain their relationship with God. Owens explores 7 fundamentals of Christian spirituality: reading the Gospels, praying the Psalms, befriending silence, finding Jesus in church, meeting Jesus through Holy Communion, embodying our spirituality, and being with the poor. His book is a thoughtful, engaging treatment of practices essential to growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Ideal for individual or small-group study. KEY FEATURES - Author shares personal stories of struggle and growth in a sometimes humorous style - Insights from the history of Christian spirituality - Suggestions for reflection/discussion