Discernment as a spiritual journey -- Pathfinder

Discernment
"Both the physical world and the spiritual world enter human experience only as they are thought by a person. "Discernment of thoughts" is the inner pathfinder for our spiritual journey and the final arbiter of every good act of the graced human will." Read More @ William Wilson's Spiritual Life Ministry and this web site are dedicated to helping people understand and practice these Four Essentials of Spiritual Practices.

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Readings:

The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment Tim Challies  (2007). 

Chapter 1: A Call to Discernment; Chapter 2: The Challenge of Discernment; Chapter 3: Defining Discernment; Chapter 4: The Heart of Discernment; Chapter 5: Truth and Discernment; Chapter 6: The Will and Discernment; Chapter 7: The Gift of Discernment; Chapter 8: The Dangers of Discernment; Chapter 9: Developing Discernment; and Chapter 10: The Practice of Discernment

 Discerning Correction by John MacArthur

The Discerning Heart: Exploring the Christian Path by Wilkie Au and Noreen Cannon Au (2006)

The Role of Discernment in Spiritual Growth [Podcast]

The Way of Discernment: Spiritual Practices for Decision Making Elizabeth Liebert (2008)

Urgings of the Heart: A Spirituality of Integration Wilkie Au

Decision Making and Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way (Art of Spiritual Living) Nancy Bieber

By Way of the Heart: Toward a Holistic Christian Spirituality S.J. Wilkie Au

Spiritual Discernment and the Mind of Christ Francis Frangipane (2013)

Spiritual Discernment Watchman Nee

The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living Timothy M. Gallagher (2005)

Eyes Wide Open: Cultivating Discernment on the Spiritual Path Mariana Caplan

The Inside Stay: Journey of a Former Jesuit Priest and Talk Show Host Towards Self-Discovery Neil McKenty

Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks Priscilla C. Shirer

Spirit that guides : discernment in the Bible and spirituality / guest editor, Pieter GR de Villiers. 9781939681171 (hardcover) 9781939681232 (trade paper) 

How Do You Pray?: Inspiring Responses from Religious Leaders, Spiritual Guides, Healers, Activists and Other Lovers of Humanity Celebrate the Spirit that Unites Us Celeste Yacoboni

Discernment of religious vocation : formation towards transformation / Charles Serrao. 8189144006

A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God: Sunday Scripture Readings from the Revised Common Lectionary by Rueben P. Job, Norman Shawchuck and John S. Mogabgab (Oct 2013) 9780835812269 

Art of Discernment: Making Good Decisions in Your World of Choices (Ignatian Impulse) Stefan Kiechle 

Finding and Following God's Will Jane A. G. Kise

What do you want? : understanding God's will : leader's guide / by Rick Bundschuh. 

0310258340 (pbk.)

Destination Unknown: A Guide to Discovering God's Will Gordon S. Jackson .

Discernment and Truth: The Spirituality and Theology of Knowledge Mark A. McIntosh.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR DISCERNMENT AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION

Imitating Jesus: An Inclusive Approach to New Testament Ethics Richard A. Burridge

Naked Spirituality: A Life with God in 12 Simple Words Brian D. McLaren