Gary W. Moon
Biography
Gary W. Moon wrote Apprenticeship with Jesus and Becoming Dallas Willard, and co-edited Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls with David G. Benner.
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Psychology and Spiritual Formation in Dialogue
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Psychology and Spiritual Formation in Dialogue is a fitting tribute to Dallas Willard and a very helpful exchange of ideas for which I feel certain he would be grateful. Dallas once said that the only way to divide the components of a person is with the chapter titles of a book. I wonder if it could also be said that the primary ways of dividing the disciplines of psychology and spiritual formation are through the use of departmental headings, licensure boards, and the timeline of focus. May this important work fan the flames of both Christian spiritual theology and psychology and diminish the effect of nonhelpful barriers and hidden assumptions.”
Pursuing an Earthy Spirituality
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Gary Selby's Pursuing an Earthy Spirituality is a gift to those who love C. S. Lewis and believe that he offers a way of living the Christian faith that is joyful, embodied, and attached to the beauty and pleasure of creation. Drawing from decades of teaching and interacting with students, Selby beautifully reminds us that Lewis lived a spirituality that was at least as deeply rooted in emotion, imagery, beauty, and the body as it was in his keen intellect.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“The release of Renovation of the Church is a bright day for the church. Carlson and Lueken offer a wonderfully candid, bold book about the journey of a church that stopped appealing to religious consumers and started producing disciples of Jesus.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Full disclosure: I am completely biased. Siang-Yang Tan is one of my best friends. He is also my pastor—even though I’ve heard him preach only once. He is my pastor because for over three decades he has sought me out and prayed with me and for me as we have navigated both the highs and lows of life. If tomorrow brings unexpected joy or tragedy, Siang-Yang Tan is the person I would want to tell. It is not surprising that he has written this comprehensive, transparent, practical, formational, and Spirit-filled book for the present and next generation of soul shepherds.”
Christian Living
“Michael Mangis has provided an excellent resource for soul-care professionals and laity. Signature Sins is honest, comprehensive and accessible. Few writers could offer the blending of psychological scholarship and theological sophistication in a style that is warm and approachable.”
Christian Living
“Soul Pilgrimage is an act of hospitality. James and Jennifer generously invite you to step into their Camino de Santiago adventure, and at the same time, to embark on your own journey with a sacred goal. . . . Friendship with the Trinity is the destination the authors have in mind. And this, as Dallas Willard points out, is eternal living.”
Christian Living
“I loved this book! It is what can happen when a gifted writer and seasoned spiritual director crafts a very personal meditation on getting older. Souls in Full Sail has all the best characteristics of a well-written memoir and it may help a lot of baby-boomers come to terms with something that is widely experienced but seldom prepped for--getting older. Reading this book has helped me find God in more and more present moments.”
Spiritual Conversations with Children
Children & Youth
“If you are a parent or grandparent or if you have ever been a child, this book is for you. Lacy Borgo writes in a way that is humorous, folksy, insightful, practical, and engaging. And she is sneaky-wise. Like her friend Jesus, she knows that if you want to find the kingdom of God, you'll need to listen well to children. They know how to receive it and have much to teach. So buy this book because you want to be a better caregiver to one or more children you know and love, but read it to deepen your own relationship with God.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Pastor Joshua Choonmin Kang has done it again. If your spirit soared while reading Deep-Rooted in Christ, it will take flight again as you experience Spirituality of Gratitude. . . . This is a book deeply rooted in the personal experience of the author. It should be read and experienced more than once.”
Christian Living
“David Benner's The Gift of Being Yourself is the best treatment of the journey to becoming one's true self that I have ever read. I began reading the book as a favor to David; I finished it in one four-hour sitting as a favor to me. Drawing from his wisdom as a psychotherapist and spiritual director, insights from Scripture, and his own self and God discoveries, David gently describes the great disparity between the false self that most of us have become and the self-in-Christ that we are intended to be. I have never been so challenged and warmly inspired to receive the gift of being my true self.”
Theology
“Michael Stewart Robb may be the leading theologian on the planet when it comes to understanding the ideas of Dallas Willard.”
Christian Living
“Joshua Rice’s memoir about jogging his way through young adulthood and into the middle trails of his life is surprisingly good. I was stunned because primarily I had known the author as a biblical scholar and academic administrator. However, in this writing experiment, you will also get to know Josh through his engaging, humorous, humble, and transparent writing style. I think you’ll be glad you decided to hit the trails with Josh, whether you find yourself in the middle years of your life or looking back on them through a rearview mirror.”
“Richard Plass and James Cofield's The Relational Soul is an engaging explication of the fact that as humans we are created in the image of a trinitarian God who exists in a loving, relational community. It is also a needed reminder of how people are both hurt and healed through the relational fabric of existence.”
Christian Living
“What a refreshing mixture of story and spiritual wisdom. Fr. Albert Haase offers a simple yet profoundly insightful book for finding the marvelous mundane in the moments of our day. I believe spiritual directors and directees will find this book to be a rich resource.”
Theology
“Mark Twain said, 'Show me someone who knows what's funny and I'll show you someone who knows what isn't.' Steve Wilkens knows what's funny, and he knows what is profound. I was so taken by this marvelous book that I read it twice; once for the jokes—conveniently italicized—and once for his refreshing look at key theological themes. From peekaboo to punch lines, humor is a form of surprise. Can anything be more surprising than a God who exists as three, steps into human flesh, defeats death by dying—before the ultimate peekaboo of Easter morning? What's So Funny About God? is the best book I've read this year. I just wish I read more so that that would be even higher praise.”
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