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Book Review: The Body Teaches the Soul
By Justin Whitmel Earley — Zondervan, 2025 In an age of chronic busyness and digital overwhelm, it’s easy to understand spiritual life as something that happens only in the mind or heart—when in fact, our bodies are deeply involved in how we connect with God, others, and our own souls. In The Body Teaches the Soul , author and speaker Justin Whitmel Earley offers a deeply engaging and biblically grounded invitation to recognize how everyday habits shape not just our physical

Mark Hausfeld
Feb 12 min read


Book Review: A Little Theology of Exercise
by David Mathis — Crossway, 2025 In a culture increasingly dominated by screens, convenience, and sedentary lifestyles, Christians often find themselves passively drifting through life—physically inactive and spiritually distracted. In A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul , pastor and author David Mathis offers a gracious, theologically grounded invitation to re-envision exercise not as a secular pursuit of aesthetics, but as a Christian practice t

Mark Hausfeld
Feb 12 min read


Book Review: What Your Body Knows About God
By Rob Moll — IVP Press, 2014 In What Your Body Knows About God , author and spiritual director Rob Moll offers a thoughtful and refreshing exploration of how our physical bodies play a vital role in spiritual life. Far from seeing the body as merely a vessel for the soul, Moll invites readers to rediscover their incarnate selves—to listen to what the body already knows about God, relationships, and flourishing. At its core, this book is an invitation to embodied Christiani

Mark Hausfeld
Feb 12 min read


Books Reviews about El Camino to Help You Prepare for Your Journey
Annotated Bibliography: Christian Pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago
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Oct 19, 20252 min read


SoulTypes: Matching Your Personality and Spiritual Path by Sandra Hirsh & Jane Kise
Grounded in Jungian function-attitude theory, this work offers a well-balanced approach to how psychological types influence spiritual practices. It provides guidance both for personal formation and enriching church life through honoring diverse temperament-driven needs.

Mark Hausfeld
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction by Margaret Guenther
What makes this book so enduring is its tone. Guenther doesn’t write like someone delivering spiritual advice from on high. Instead, she...

Mark Hausfeld
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Holy Silence: A Practical Guide to Recollection in God by Basil Nortz
In "Holy Silence: A Practical Guide to Recollection in God" , Fr. Basil Nortz delves into the transformative power of silence in...

Mark Hausfeld
Mar 28, 20251 min read


"Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation" by Martin Laird
Martin Laird’s, Into the Silent Land : A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation is a profound and practical exploration of...

Mark Hausfeld
Feb 26, 20251 min read


Book Suggestions for Advent & Reigniting Your Spiritual Formation
From Pastor Matt Thomas MA, Solid Rock Church, Springfield, Missouri The Fullness of Time book series - one short volume for each season:...

Mark Hausfeld
Nov 26, 20241 min read


"Stumbling Blocks Stepping Stones: Spiritual Answers to Psychological Questions"
Stumbling Blocks Stepping Stones: Spiritual Answers to Psychological Questions by Benedict J. Groeschel is a profound exploration of the...

Mark Hausfeld
Aug 30, 20241 min read
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