Spiritual transformation is something of a paradox in that it is quite natural for christ followers to grow and to change just as it is natural for human beings to grow from infancy to childhood to adolescence to adulthood. The book details one mans journey through peru as he uncovers nine spiritual insights. Mark begins his book by revealing the start of the gospel of jesus christ. This book is about our part in the work of transformation. Dallas willard is one of my favorite christian authors, teachers. Too often, wellintentioned spiritual authors believe that in order to make the supernatural more palatable, they must water it down and use a vocabulary borrowed from downtoearth, trivial experiences. We have books on spiritual growth, discipleship, and christian living. The seed of the christ life everything we need for life and godliness. Spiritual transformation richard peace is 20% off every day at. Understanding spiritual transformation it is the heart that is the control center of life. While many have found the plot corny, the insights within captivate the reader into shifting their perspective. The need for spiritual transformation the beginning of. Twelve contemplative books for spiritual transformation. The book is part adventure story and part new age spiritual novel.
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