Discernment Book Resource Page

Books on Discernment

From the vast number of books on discerning God’s will, we have chosen a few from a variety of perspectives that will give you a good foundation for moving forward. They include practical steps to take as well as big picture thoughts and philosophical principles. The are all based on Biblical thinking and have stood the test of time. We have read all of them and found each of them fruitful in our lives.

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The Way of Discernment: Spiritual Practices for Decision Making by Elizabeth Liebert
Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God by Dallas Willard
God's Will: Finding Guidance for Everyday Decisions by J.I. Packer & Carolyn Nystrom
How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig
God's Voice Within: The Ignatian Way to Discover God's Will by Father Mark E. Thibodeaux SJ
Inner Compass: An Invitation to Ignatian Spirituality by Margaret Silf

BOOKS FOR GROUP PROCESSING

Discerning God's Will Together: A Spiritual Practice for the Church by Danny E. Morris and Charles M. Olsen
Pursuing God's Will Together: A Discernment Practice for Leadership Groups by Ruth Haley Barton
Practicing Discernment Together - Finding God's Way Forward in Decision Making by Lon Fendall, Jan Wood, Bruce Bishop

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