How does the imagination affect our spiritual growth and discipleship? Is it possible for our imaginations to cause harm in the world?
In his search to understand how the imagination works and how theology can nurture it for cultural discipleship, Justin Ariel Bailey realized the limitations of common discipleship models: The pursuit of spiritual growth often devolves into information transfer and behavior modification. Bailey argues that imagination is at the heart of discipleship, influencing our choices, behaviors, and beliefs about God, ourselves, and the world. But it needs both healing and training--a diseased imagination can result in harm to self and others.
Bailey examines the imagination's role in spiritual life, from perception and attention to hope and emotion, while diagnosing its diseases, including hypocrisy, distraction, control, and self-deception. Each chapter ends with an orienting prayer, culminating in a longer prayer that captures the book's themes.
With theological depth and pastoral wisdom, Bailey invites readers to reclaim their imaginations as a vital part of discipleship, shaping a life of deeper love and justice.
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Discipling the Diseased Imagination
Spiritual Formation and the Healing of Our Hearts
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Discipling the Diseased Imagination
Spiritual Formation and the Healing of Our Hearts
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Theology & ReligionTable of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction: Undragoning the Imagination
- 1. The Eyes of the Heart: Imagination and Perception
- 2. Seeing and Believing: Imagination and Prayer
- 3. Close Your Eyes: Imaginative Resistance
- 4. Look Again: Imagination and Attention
- 5. The God Who Speaks: Imaginative Absorption
- 6. The God Who Sees: Imagination and Attachment
- 7. Taste and See: Imagination and Emotion
- 8. Seeing with Other Eyes: Imagination and History
- 9. What We Do Not Yet See: Imagination and Hope
- Afterword
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix
- Bibliography
- Scripture Index
- Subject Index
- Back Cover
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