Space for God: The Study and Practice of Prayer and Spirituality (Bible Way) [Paperback]

Don Postema (Author)

Book Description

Series: Bible Way | Publication Date: November 5, 1997

Through readings, art, meditation, and prayer, this contemporary classic provides an inviting guide for spiritual living. For nearly 25 years, Space for God has helped individual readers and small group participants experience a deeper spiritual life. Using the art of Van Gogh and the writings of John Calvin, Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, C. S. Lewis, and others, author Don Postema offers a series of meditative readings and spiritual exercises that will deepen your faith.

Editorial Reviews

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In this book Don Postema offers us a space to live gratefully in the presence of God...the space in which we...can listen fearlessly to God s voice. --Henri J.M.Nouwen

Space for God is sure to one of the spiritual classics of our time. --Lewis B. Smedes

Space for God is sure to one of the spiritual classics of our time. --Lewis B. Smedes

About the Author

Don Postema, a frequent lecturer, serves as pastor of the Campus Chapel at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 207 pages
• Publisher: Faith Alive Christian Resources; 2nd edition (November 5, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933140460
• ISBN-13: 978-0933140462
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Draws me gently into prayer, June 16, 2001

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marared (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Space for God: The Study and Practice of Prayer and Spirituality (Bible Way) (Paperback)

This is a tremendous resource. I am currently on my second copy of this book. Unlike many spirituality books, this one is not in any way preachy or directive. Postema provides artwork, hymns, reflections, scriptures, and excerpts from various sources, all of which can serve as a jumping off point for the reader's own reflections and prayer. Rather than telling us, "You should pray more" he gives us materials that draw us into wanting to pray.

I particularly recommend this book for anyone who is feeling hesitant about God or the church or who has become jaded toward a lot of what they hear from the church and Christians, but who is not quite ready to throw in the towel. This is a beautiful gentle book that will help open your heart to God if you let it. I have found that despite a great deal of hesitation about many "things religious," I can usually only read a page or two of this book at a time, because as I begin to read I feel a tremendous desire to pray and connect with God, and I abandon this book in favor of prayer. I think this is as it was intended to be.

The formatting of the book is very helpful. It has very large margins and lots of space around the quotes, which facilitates writing and/or journaling directly in the book. I've found it very helpful to write my reflections into the book as I go along, and have found there to be ample room for this. I also like the way there is a lot of art interspersed with text. There are times when I just can't read "religious" text, but can look at a Van Gogh painting and allow God to speak to me through it.

Overall, I highly recommend this to both those who are struggling but drawn to God, and those who are deeply committed to the daily practice of the Christian faith.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Need help making space for God in your life?, September 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Space for God: The Study and Practice of Prayer and Spirituality (Bible Way) (Paperback)

Life is hectic--so hectic that we have to make a real effort to stay connected to the things that matter. Don Postema's book is a basic primer for those who want to include God in their lives. He gently teaches readers how to meditate, pray, and listen to God. Includes art of Van Gogh, excerpts from the writings of great Christian thinkers, and insights from Postema's own experience as a pastor and disciple of Christ. A Christian classic in the Reformed tradition.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth adding to your personal library., June 21, 1999

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Karen Goodman (Cedar Park, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Space for God: The Study and Practice of Prayer and Spirituality (Bible Way) (Paperback)

A friend loaned this book to me. I have been blessed many times throughout the collection of quotes and art the author has culminated and shared. I was extremely pleased to learn this is a very affordable book. Pick one up--it'll warm and strengthen your heart.