STREAMS OF LIVING WATER, Richard J. Foster
STREAMS OF LIVING WATER, Richard J. Foster
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STREAMS OF LIVING WATER

Author: Richard J. Foster

Narrator: Richard J. Foster

Abridged: 3 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 07/19/2005


Synopsis

Helps us to understand what makes our Christian faith so rich and meaningful... Ted W. Engstrom, President Emeritus, World VisionRichard J. Foster has touched countless lives with his spiritual classic, Celebration of Discipline, which has sold over one million copies since it was first published twenty years ago. Now, with Streams of Living Water, Foster again strengthens and enriches the spiritual lives of listeners everywhere with this unique exploration of the major traditions at the core of Christian practice. In this landmark work, Foster examines these streams of living water - the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition in the midst of constantly evolving faith and shows how a variety of practices, from individual study and retreat to disciplines of service and community, are all essential elements of growth and maturity. Each of these great historical movements emphasizes a different aspect of life and faith. The six streams Foster presents are: the Contemplative, or prayer-filled life; the life of Holiness, or the virtuous life; the Charismatic, or Spirit-empowered life; the life of Social Justice, or the compassionate life; the Evangelical, or Word-centered life; and finally, the Incarnational, or sacramental life. Foster examines the unique contributions of each of these traditions, and offers as examples the inspiring stories of faithful people whose own lives defined these streams. In Streams of Living Water, Foster seeks a balanced path to a renewal of the spirit. He identifies the strengths and the weaknesses of each stream and offers practical ways to incorporate each of these spiritual dimensions into our daily lives - offering a clear and tangible path to authentic Christian experience. He reveals that while each stream is capable of providing spiritual growth, the most complete renewal can only come from combining the best from each tradition.Read by the author.

About Richard J. Foster

Richard J. Foster is the author of several bestselling books, including Celebration of Discipline, Streams of Living Water, Life with God, and Prayer, which was Christianity Today's Book of the Year and the winner of the Gold Medallion Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He is the founder of Renovaré, an organization and a movement committed to the renewal of the church of Jesus Christ in all its multifaceted expressions, and the editor of The Life with God Bible.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Janelle on June 19, 2008

This book is a wonderful introduction and summary of six streams or traditions that have influenced Christianity: *The Contemplative Tradition-the prayer filled life *The Holiness Tradition-the virtuous life *The Charismatic Tradition-the Spirit-empowered life *The Social Justice Tradition-the compassio......more

Goodreads review by Austin on August 16, 2020

Breaking up different spiritual movements is a class act for developing a holistic idea of the church. Foster proves to be a fantastic reporter on top of his own ability to write and conjure up ideas to spread. Unfortunately I just wanted to know EVERYTHING bout each movement listed, which left me w......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on January 18, 2010

While this wasn't my favorite of the (two) books that I've read of Richard Foster so far, it--like his other writing--still has his wonderful writing style that always seems inspiring and transcendent. I find it hard to describe, but maybe it's best likened to fresh, warm, hearty bread, although it'......more

Goodreads review by Angela on December 14, 2023

When I first heard about this book, I was pretty sure I disagreed with the premise of it. But I was intrigued enough by the conversation I had, that when I saw the book in a little bookstore not long afterward, that I impulsively bought it. I assumed by the title that it was all about drawing boxes,......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on February 18, 2024

Really good and an easy read. More an inspirational survey of predecessors of the faith than anything else.......more