When we mistake spiritual disciplines for to-dos, time slots on our schedule, or Instagram-able moments, we miss the benefits of Christ’s continual and constant work for us. In Ragged, Gretchen Ronnevik aims to reclaim spiritual disciplines as good gifts given by our good Father instead of heavy burdens of performance carried by the Christian.
Only when we recognize our failure to maintain God’s commands do we also realize the benefit of our dependence on his promises. Gretchen uses this distinction of law and gospel, presented throughout Scripture, to guide readers through spiritual disciplines including prayer, meditation, Scripture reading, and discipleship among others.
Despite our best efforts, the good news is that spiritual disciplines have less to do with what we bring before God and more about who Christ is for us, not only as the author but also as the perfector of our faith.
Table of Content
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1. God Disciplines Those He Loves
Chapter 2. Christ is Always the Way
Chapter 3. Dependence not Achievement
Chapter 4. Enough
Chapter 5. Authority, Privilege, and Submission
Chapter 6. Freedom through Dependence
Chapter 7. Rest
Chapter 8. Bible Reading
Chapter 9. Prayer
Chapter 10. Meditation
Chapter 11. Fasting
Chapter 12. Confession
Chapter 13. Generosity
Chapter 14. Lament
Chapter 15. Discipleship
Notes
About the author
Gretchen Ronnevik loves rich theology rooted in real life. She created Gospel Mentoring, a training program for intergenerational discipleship and is the co-host of Freely Given a podcast on living free in Christ. She has published articles at 1517, The Gospel Coalition, and Women’s Ministry Toolbox and regularly speaks at events. She lives on the family farm in Minnesota with her husband and six children.
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