The way of discernment
Subtitle: spiritual practices for decision-making
By: Elizabeth Liebert.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Louisville, Ky
Language: eng
Number of pages: 170
ISBN-13: 9780664228705
Subjects: Decision making -- Religious aspects -- Christianity; Spiritual life -- Christianity
Description: In this book, Elizabeth Liebert introduces the way of discernment, the practice of making faithful decisions, and invites us to begin our own discernment journey. -- Provided by publisher.

We all make decisions constantly--some with careful reflection, some without much thought. But what if we understood these decisions, minor as well as major, as matters of faithful Christian living? In this helpful and encouraging book, Elizabeth Liebert introduces the practice of discernment and guides readers through the process of faithful decision making. Following the way of discernment means becoming increasingly able to notice where God is at work in the world and in one's own life--and becoming increasingly generous with one's own life in response. After briefly exploring the Christian tradition of discernment, Liebert then turns to practical steps and exercises that will help readers as they seek God's call in the midst of their decisions, allowing readers to internalize some of these practices and incorporate them into their daily lives. -- Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: An invitation to Christian discernment; title: Discernment: what is it?; title: Foundations of discernment; title: The practice of discernment in decision making; title: Focusing the matter for discernment; title: Memory's guidance; title: Intuition's knowing; title: Body's awareness; title: Imagination's insight; title: Reason's considerations; title: The power of religious affections; title: Nature's perspective; title: Confirming one's tentative decision.