TY - BOOK AU - Williams,Thomas D. TI - Spiritual progress: becoming the Christian you want to be SN - 9780446580540 AV - BV4520.W52 2007 U1 - 248.4 22 PY - 2007/// CY - New York PB - Faith Words KW - Spiritual formation N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Redefining success: holiness and the meaning of life -- True love: the heart of Christian spirituality -- WWJD? what it really means to follow Christ -- The road to happiness: reevaluating God's will -- Talking with God: prayer and why it matters -- How to pray: the inner dynamics of Christian prayer -- Where to draw water: the sources of Christian grace -- You've got a friend: how the Holy Spirit can make you a saint -- Honor thy mother: what Mary has to do with the Christian life -- Becoming a believer: faith as gift and choice -- Discovering your best self: true humility in a world of vanity -- Letting go: generosity as a Christian virtue -- Enemy at the gates: a dose of Christian realism -- Your own personal trainer: spiritual direction and its benefits -- Drafting a plan of action: the usefulness of a spiritual program -- Practicing and preaching: letting others in on the secret N2 - "Thomas Williams draws on the knowledge that he's gained from his own spiritual journey, exploring topics such as holiness, prayer, trust, humility, and generosity."--Provided by the publisher UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0619/2006026949.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0654/2006026949-d.html ER -