{"product_id":"the-practice-of-remembering-uncovering-the-place-of-memories-in-our-spiritual-life-paperback","title":"The Practice of Remembering: Uncovering the Place of Memories in Our Spiritual Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCasey Tygrett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarlena Graves\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Practice of Remembering does something no other book I have seen dares to do. It explores the importance of memory in our spiritual formation. Our experiences, memories, and stories form a script that influences our lives in deep ways. This beautifully written, honest book is full of much-needed wisdom. Prepare to be changed.\" \u003cb\u003e- James Bryan Smith, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Good and Beautiful God \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristianity Today Award of Merit \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Memories Are More Important Than You Think \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou carry whispers deep within you--experiences, events, messages you heard throughout your childhood, the designs and desires of your life, and the highs and lows of your relationships and inner world. You hold memories of being loved or ignored, encouraged or discouraged. These memories journey with you. They're your companions, your constant friends. This is the fabric of your everyday life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese memories shape every decision you make, every action you take. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself--why do you do what you do, in the way that you do it? Why not choose differently? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Practice of Remembering\u003c\/i\u003e, Casey Tygrett shows us that how we hold and carry our memories--both good and bad--is a part of what forms us spiritually. Previously titled \u003ci\u003eAs I Recall\u003c\/i\u003e, this book explores the power of memory and offers biblical texts and practices to guide us in bringing our memories to God for spiritualtransformation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Practice of Remembering\u003c\/i\u003e includes spiritual practices like \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enarrating a memory, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting a spiritual autobiography, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe examen for memories, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting your own Psalm, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eandmore. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to our engagement with God and our formation around the life and teachings of Jesus, our memories come with us; they help make us. Without memory, there is no formation, whether those memories are joyful and treasured, ambiguous and circumstantial, or traumatic. We are God's memory-made beings. Discover how your memories have formed you with \u003ci\u003eThe Practice of Remembering\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarlena Graves is Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Northeastern Seminary on the campus of Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, NY. She has written five books, two of which were award-winning, and over two hundred articles for outlets including \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRelevant\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSojourners\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Christian Century\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. She has held pastoral positions at several churches. She and her husband Shawn have three daughters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasey Tygrett (DMin, Lincoln Christian Seminary) is a theologian in residence at Parkview Christian Church in Orland Park, Illinois. He previously served as teaching pastor at Heartland Community Church and has taught at Lincoln Christian University and Seminary and Emmanuel Christian Seminary. Casey now oversees the spiritual direction practice for Soul Care, hosts the Restlessness Is a Gift Podcast, and is the author of\u003ci\u003e Becoming Curious\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of Restlessness\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53484141117747,"sku":"9781514007303","price":22.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/6CMpbvdpek9781514007303.webp?v=1782884869","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-practice-of-remembering-uncovering-the-place-of-memories-in-our-spiritual-life-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}