The Critical Journey: Stages in the Life of Faith [Paperback]

Janet O. Hagberg (Author), Robert A. Guelich (Author)

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Publication Date: February 1, 1995

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This book was originally published in 1989. We reissued it in 1995. It is now in its second Sheffield Publishing Company printing.

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" Spirituality is a lifelong journey of discovery of who we are and who God is."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: Sheffield Pub Co (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879215284
• ISBN-13: 978-1879215283
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #984,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique, helpful, a pleasure to read, November 9, 2002

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Janet Knori (Eugene, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Critical Journey: Stages in the Life of Faith (Paperback)

This is "my subject," the spiritual journey. I have read many, many books on the subject. This one stands out a mile!
Written for present-day Christians (although there is plenty for followers of any spiritual path), The Critical Journey is clear, easy to read, well organized, and full of excellent advice and guidance. It is obviously based upon the classic teachings about the progressive stages of inner growth, but the authors had digested all the information so thoroughly that it seems newly invented, created especially for people of our own day.
One point I have never seen explained anywhere before is that a person can easily identify the material that describes his or her place on the path right now, and can get some meaning from material about the next stage in order. However, when she comes to a stage beyond that, it doesn't make any sense at all. This is very true. It explains why so much of what we read seems nonsensical, meaningless.
That being said, anyone can find sound advice, answers to many questions, and inspiration for continuing on the inner way to full maturity.

review by Janet Knori, author of Awakening in God

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5.0 out of 5 stars Seasoned Believers Find their Way, July 28, 2008

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Dr. Gary R. Sweeten (Cincinnati, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The critical journey: Stages in the life of faith (Perfect Paperback)

This is a book that everyone over the age of forty needs to read and re-read. Even younger Believers can gain insight and wisdom from it. Older, more mature Believers will find it a must read as will the Reveal Willow Creek folks who have just woken up to the fact that as we age in the Lord our spiritual needs change.

5.0 out of 5 stars a spiritual "road-map", June 13, 2011

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I never realized there were stages in getting closer to God. I can see where I have been spiritually and this book helps the journey makes sense, less intimidating. It's kind of a Holy Spirit road-map, showing you where God is working in your life, that you are not alone, that other people have and are going through similar things you are. Well-written, easy to understand.