Product Description

If we look at the spiritual life through the lens of a marathon, we will discover that many of us are nearing exhaustion. We may not be on the sidelines or stumbling noticeably, but we are dangerously low on reserves, running on fumes. We aren't sure that we've got what it takes to get to the end of the race.

If you identify with the image of a fainting runner, then this book will come as refreshing water for your thirsty soul. You have been running hard, and you've run a long way. But the end is nowhere in sight, and it may be uphill from here. You are going to need some resources to get you there.

Soul Care Resources are designed to be simple, but not simplistic, guides to maintaining or recovering the life and health of your soul, that essential personhood created by God as you. To do that, we'll do assessments to discern the current health of your soul. We'll reflect on the reasons why your soul's health matters so much. Finally, we'll explore practical ways to restore life and vitality to your soul through authentic connection with God as Father, Son and Spirit--one step at a time.

There are four sections in this guide divided into five subparts. You can go through a part each day, covering the whole book in the course of four weeks. The material is flexible if you want to work in longer or shorter chunks of time. At the end of each section is group discussion material that you can use if you are meeting with a small group or a spiritual friend.

Also available in the Soul Care Resources series is Spiritual Friendship. This guide will allow you to explore specific ways to care for your soul in companionship with others.

Are you ready to recover your reserves?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20789 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 94 pages

Review
"For many years I have enjoyed a soul-nurturing friendship with Mindy Caliguire, so I know she lives out the truths she writes about. I am delighted that her passion and practical wisdom will find an increasing audience through these studies." -- --Lynne Hybels, author of Nice Girls Don't Change the World

"Mindy Caliguire knows and cares about the deep things of the soul. She's been there. And she can be a wise guide here for you." -- --John Ortberg, author of The Life You've Always Wanted

"Mindy Caliguire's Soul Care Resources are valuable and timely for the contemporary scene. They are practical, well-grounded, wise books that help us cultivate a life of robust soul-health. I recommend Soul Care Resources highly." -- --Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline

"Please hear me out: Plan a retreat today, plan on taking this book, and plan on experiencing God's gracious care anew. Take your time, avoid the rush, just sit and read and listen and commune with God. You will find that opening yourself to God heals the soul. You will find the friendship of God." -- --Scot McKnight, author of The Jesus Creed

About the Author
Mindy Caliguire is founder and president of Soul Care, a spiritual formation ministry. She was formerly on staff in the area of spiritual formation at Willow Creek Community Church and continues as a member there. Mindy is a frequent speaker and retreat leader, working with groups such as the Spiritual Formation Alliance. Her books include Faith Books & Spiritual Journaling (with Sharon Soneff) and Write for Your Soul: The Whys and Hows of Journaling (with Jeff Caliguire).

Customer Reviews

SOUL CARE IS A MUST READ for ANYONE.
Soul Care is changing my life!

It puts language to the way God intended humanity to fully live.
This book can inspire one to take optimal care of the core of his or her being.

I just bought a copy for all of my leaders :)

okay devotional/study
We used this book for a spiritual/devotional guide during a small group study. A lot of the material I have seen elsewhere and heard before, so I may be a bit jaded. To me this was okay as a study, nothing that is life changing or enlightening. However, a lot of members of our small group enjoyed this book and found new things. I found it useful to go through and do the questions/answer sections a second time. After all, what you receive is based on the work you actually perform.
As stated in the editorial review, the book is broken into four chapters and those chapters are broken into five subsections. As a fellowship study, we did one of the four chapters each week and then discussed them in our group. Expect each of the four main chapters to take about an hour to read, study, and answer.

Satisified With Purchase
I was very satisfied with this purchase. The books came right away. I ordered them last minute, but they ended up getting here before I needed them. They were all in very good condition as well. I'm very happy with my purchase!