The Spiritual Art of Creative Silence [Paperback]

Jeanie Miley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 7, 2000

Leave the noise and frenzy and journey to the silent places of God's heart.

Jeanie Miley has discovered a way to avoid the trap of living from crisis to crisis. The person who depends on God leads a balanced life. Miley offers skills to develop such dependence and intimacy with God. Workable guidelines and exercises help readers broaden devotional lives and overcome barriers to deeper spirituality.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Jeanie Miley is the author of Becoming Fire, Shared Splendor, Christheart, and Ancient Psalms for Contemporary Pilgrims. She was trained as a spiritual director at the Spiritual Direction Institute in Houston, TX. She is a retreat leader, newspaper columnist, speaker, and Bible teacher. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Shaw Books (March 7, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877881405
• ISBN-13: 978-0877881407
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,044,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Christian Meditation, June 8, 2009

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Lady of the South - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Spiritual Art of Creative Silence (Paperback)

Strictly for those seeking a stronger relationship with God. The student is led through various levels of meditation. The beginning level is recognizing how uncomfortable most of us are when we put aside the busyness of life and seek a place of silence, both physically and spiritually. Use of a journal to record your thoughts, questions, progess is encouraged. The book has been read in its entirety; a second round is in progress, one where the practice of inviting Jesus and love into ones life will begin. Many scripture references.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, January 19, 2008

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Christina "Christina" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Spiritual Art of Creative Silence (Paperback)

The Spiritual Art Of Creative Silence is totally biblical and offers a lot of good insight and advice on how to get started. This is NOT some esoteric mystical book, but one full of practical advice and real life. The author comes from a Baptist background, only learning of the contemplative lifestyle as an adult.

In each chapter the author deals with some aspect of her journey (really spiritual issues we all face), sharing personal struggles and how God worked in her life. She ends each chapter with "Finding God in the Silence", a short meditative exercise aimed at helping the reader learn to center his or her attention on the person of Christ in action.

This is a book that is very practical, insightful and could be the beginning of a changed life.