MA (Edinburgh), MA, BSc, DPhil (Oxford)
Soul's Longing Series. Volume 1.
The Desire: Satisfying The Heart
Also Published as
The Heart's Desire: Satisfying The Hunger of the Soul
James M. Houston
Publisher : Regent College Publishing (2001)
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Published Earlier by
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Publisher : David C. Cook Publishing (April 1 2007)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 0781444241
ISBN-13 : 978-0781444248
Item weight : 386 g
Dimensions : 13.97 x 0.99 x 21.59 cm
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Publisher : Chariot Victor Pub; 1st Edition (September 1, 1992)
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0745922325
ISBN-13 : 978-0745922324
Item Weight : 1.27 pounds
Dimensions : 6.5 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches
About the Book
One of the greatest Christian thinkers and writers on spiritual formation today, Dr. James Houston thoughtfully examines what is at the core of every human soul: a longing for intimacy with God. In each book, Houston examines an aspect of what it means to truly experience the most profound of all relationships.
1: The Desire "Desire is the throbbing pulse of human life. What we long for determines the scope of our experiences, the depth of our insights, the standards by which we judge, and the responsibility with which we choose our values."
2: The Fulfillment In this important volume, Dr. James Houston explores the nature of happiness and the world's supposed answers. Then he holds Christ up as the definitive example of truly fulfilled happiness.
Features and Benefits. Readers are led into the depths of essential spiritual formation by one of the great spiritual mentors of our time. Readers are challenged to know God on a deeper level. Readers are challenged on the level of Jonathan Edwards or John Owen.
Table of Contents
Preface
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PART 1: CHASING THE WIND--THE DISTORTION OF DESIRE TODAY
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1. The Secrets of Our Existence
2. Our Desire for God
3. Who Are the Addicts?
4. The Quest For Love
5. The Sickness of Modern Desires
6. Despair: The Fate of the Desiring Soul
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PART 2: BREAKING THE SPELL--THE PROMISE OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY
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7. Jesus Christ: The Heart's Resurrection
8. Transformed Desires
9. The Heart's Desert Journey
10. The Garden of Love's Desire
11. The Christian as Pilgrim
12. Children of God: A Symbol For Today
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Notes
Also Available in Japanese
Through Word of Life Press Ministries, Tokyo, Japan.