Days of Deepening Friendship : For the Woman

It's time for women of faith to quit apologizing-for who they are or who they've been, for what they feel and know, and for their powerful ability to connect with spiritual reality. When a woman is free to be herself and to express to God-without fear-her loves, dreams, pains, and passions, she can embark upon a friendship that is stunning in its wisdom and delightful in its daily unfolding.

Vinita Hampton Wright leads workshops around the country on the creative-spiritual process

What can this book do for you?	p. 1
Why friendship, and why now?	p. 6
Beginning
What has awakened your spiritual desire?	p. 16
How have you managed your life so far?	p. 20
What do you expect from this encounter?	p. 26
Where have you come from?	p. 32
Who, and what, comes with you?	p. 39
Hesitation
How do you approach God of the universe?	p. 52
What do you bring to this friendship?	p. 58
Why is it hard to come to God?	p. 68
What happens if you fall apart?	p. 75
What would it take to say yes to love?	p. 81
Awareness
What is your history with God?	p. 88
How can Jesus help your God-awareness?	p. 94
How do you live in the space you're given?	p. 100
How will you react to the realities of time?	p. 109
What are your harmful attachments?	p. 118
Resistance
What is holding you back?	p. 126
Are you ready to be honest?	p. 132
What does it mean to be converted?	p. 139
How do you get in your own way?	p. 146
How will forgiveness change you?	p. 153
Conversation
What has prayer been for you?	p. 162
How do you bring your whole self to prayer?	p. 168
Where is the Holy Spirit in this conversation?	p. 175
Is prayer a request or a response?	p. 182
What does it mean to pray with others?	p. 189
Attention
How do you truly wake up?	p. 198
How do spiritual traditions aid attentiveness?	p. 204
What is significant about God as parent?	p. 209
What brings you desolation?	p. 216
30 What brings you consolation?	p. 223
Engagement
Why are your gifts important?	p. 232
What can Jesus teach you about engagement?	p. 241
How does the Holy Spirit engage with you?	p. 249
How do you choose a way and follow it?	p. 258
How do joy and gratitude nourish your friendship?	p. 263
Love
How does listening express love?	p. 274
Why does your wisdom matter?	p. 280
What difference does imagination make?	p. 288
How do you nurture God?	p. 294
Why is passion important?	p. 300
How to use this book with small groups	p. 309
Acknowledgments	p. 311
Notes	p. 313
About the Author	p. 317
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Days of Deepening Friendship : For the Woman Who Wants Authentic Life with God

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