This is a powerful and practical book on Christian Spiritual Growth. The material presented in this book will appeal to a wide range of readers within the larger body of Christianity, across many denominational lines, who accept the complete deity and unity of the Holy Trinity. While avoiding many of the often controversial points of denominational theology, the author boldly takes a stand against materialism and what are often called prosperity ministries with so called 'name it claim it' doctrines. The emphasis of this book is on drawing ever closer to God through the practice of classical spiritual disciplines, concentrating on internal spiritual development and building a relationship with the personage of the Holy Trinity. To become true disciples of Christ, we must become less, that He may become more. This book is designed for both individual and group study and includes study guides at the end of each chapter - thus is easily adapted for groups without the need for additional workbooks. The book includes extensive use of Scripture reference as well as quotations from mature Christians and well known classical authors such as Thomas a' Kempis, Oswald Chambers, Charles Spurgeon, CS Lewis, A.W. Tozer, Jonathan Edwards, J.I Packer, Andrew Murray, Dr. Charles Stanley, Martin Luther Watchman Nee, Matthew Henry, and many more. The guides at the end of each chapter include many recommendations for further reading and study, as well as Summary Statements for contemplation, prayer and thoughtful consideration. There are nineteen chapters in this book which include: Abundant Living, Loving God, Spirituality, individual chapters on God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The author then moves on to discuss obstacles to spiritual growth such as inflated Self, the bondage of Materialism, challenges of Spiritual Warfare, Relationships With Others, and Taking Our Eyes Off Jesus. There are also individual chapters on spiritual disciplines including Prayer, Renewal of The Mind, Alone With God, Self Denial, Confession, Repentance, Bible Study, and Keeping in Step With The Spirit. The author also includes some powerful personal testimony and application from his extensive background in the criminal justice field, which include his background in counseling, case management, prison management and administration. DB Roman also shares testimony about his own spiritual struggles, that include several profound spiritual events. This books is solid, informative, practical, challenging, insightful and resourceful.
About the Author: While serving in the United States Air Force, Roman completed his undergraduate studies in Criminal Justice Administration. Additionally, these years provided the opportunity for a serious commitment to athletics which continued as a life-long dedication and passion. After discharge from the Air Force, Dave began his career in Public Safety, working in the Correctional environment. Over the years that followed, Roman worked in positions of security, counseling, case management, mental health and prison administration. Additionally, Dave maintained a second career in professional and amateur athletics, teaching fitness programs and managing facilities in three States. During his twenty years of dedication working in correctional facilities, Roman worked in both juvenile and adult Correctional facilities in four different States. Dave accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior over thirty years ago. Over the course of his life-time, Roman experienced incredible challenges to his faith - yet through it all, the Lord was faithful and delivered him from the world, unto Himself. These last several years have been most blessed. The Lord has led Roman to a life best characterized as a hunger and thirst for righteousness. Dave continues to write, study, research, practice spiritual disciplines and draw ever closer to our Lord Jesus Christ.