Friday, April 10, 2015

Explore The Spiritual Journeys Of Bible Pilgrims Endless Possibilities Books

By Iva Cannon


With many people moving through life on paths designed to improve their personal faith, a series of books designed to help them can be very welcomed. For those who are Christian, the life affirming stories of famous men and women in the Bible hold particular interest. For this reason, author Lee B. Spitzen has created stimulating reading for those looking for inspiration and guidance.

Because there are many times when the spiritual walk becomes a confusing journey, help with keeping focus is desired. The course of endless possibilities books was written to help readers find more clear pathways for their own particular movements through life. Acknowledging that lack of clarity is a universal problem for many religious pilgrims, these writings serve to provide a clearer outline.

These writings are organized with questions and opportunities for readers to explore their answers to those posed. Considering how one is growing or declining in faithfulness is one important topic. Becoming aware of God as a giver of paths is another significant topic.

Dr. Spitzer chooses constructive methods for learning to embrace the spiritual gifts God gives to each person. He is Jewish by birth, but became a Christian when he was a younger man. He and his wife were teenagers when they answered their call from God together. He writes in a manner that provokes thoughtfulness about choosing various life paths. Using scripture references and devotions, he calls his readers to do what he refers to as Exploration Exercises. These are designed to draw the faithful into deeper relationships with God and people.

The Reverend Dr. Spitzer has noted that there are five distinct parts of any faith journey. He believes that each person can learn to identify these and act upon them in a positive way according to the plan God has for them. The first phase is preparation. The second, is discovering that one has been called to faith. The third, discusses the importance of cooperating with God and the people he places nearby. Fourth in order is a consideration of what happens when one reaches the goal of his or her travels. Phase five seeks to introduce the concepts of resurrection and living a new life, in the here and now and also the future. He has created models for these travels of the faithful, and offers guidelines for following them more easily.

There are two volumes included in the program of study. The main volume teaches about goals and identifying the essential nature of what each of our journey means. It also helps to point out what happens when difficult choices lead to bad paths and what can be done to avoid them. Stimulating ways to think about fulfilling what God has chosen for us is a clear focus in these writings.

Second in the set is a course manual which includes questions designed to help develop reflections on the spiritual life. It includes reflections on life as a Christian and how to model living with biblical pilgrims as role models. Scripture readings and devotional materials are included.

In addition to the course, retreats are offered for those seeking in depth training. Participants can join together to make new friends and learn personal skills for religious growth. The insightful publications come alive when used as the theme for these events.




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