First published 2016
This participant's guide creates a structured seven-week exploration of Christian spiritual formation through the lives of notable believers throughout history. The material builds on conversations from the companion Poets and Saints DVD series, using these discussions as launching points for deeper personal reflection and group dialogue. Readers examine the faith journeys of figures like Saint Francis of Assisi and George MacDonald, supported by visual elements including photography and artwork that illuminate their experiences and contexts. The guide challenges participants to examine their own spiritual development while learning from these historical examples. Through structured activities and discussion prompts, the book creates space for readers to connect the wisdom and practices of past Christians with their contemporary faith lives, offering both individual reflection opportunities and community conversation starters.
Genres: christian, church-history, devotional, christian-living
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-growth
Period: Historical
112 pages · Paperback · David C Cook