Table of Contents

1. Hunger and Thirst for the Spirit: The Spiritual Yearning of Our Time

2. Chewing the Bread of the Word: The Nature and Practice of Spiritual Reading

3. Communication and Communion with God: Approaches to Prayer

4. Gathered in the Spirit: Our Common Worship

5. Reclaiming Sabbath Time: The Sacred Art of Ceasing

6. The Practice of Self-Emptying: Rediscovering the Fast

7. Of Conscience and Consciousness: Self-Examination, Confession, and Awareness

8. Companions on the Journey: The Gift of Spiritual Direction

9. Entertaining Angels Unawares: The Spirit of Hospitality

10. Putting It All Together: Developing a Rule of Life

11. Group Study Guide

About the Author

Marjorie J. Thompson is author of Forgiveness: A Lenten Study. A Presbyterian pastor, she spent thirteen years as Director of Congregational Spirituality with Upper Room Ministries. She currently does freelance work in retreat leadership, teaching, and writing.