Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster
- Description: Foster explores 12 spiritual disciplines, such as prayer, fasting, and meditation, that help believers grow closer to God. He combines historical context with practical advice.
- Themes: Spiritual disciplines, growth, and intimacy with God.
- Strengths: Its practical and structured approach makes it a valuable resource for spiritual growth.
- Weaknesses: Some readers find it challenging to implement all the disciplines.
- Review: A foundational book for spiritual formation, Celebration of Discipline is widely regarded as a classic.
Excerpt: “Prayer is the central avenue God uses to transform us. If we are unwilling to change, we will abandon prayer as a noticeable characteristic of our lives.”
Excerpt: “Superficiality is the curse of our age. The doctrine of instant satisfaction is a primary spiritual problem. The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.”
