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Article: Streams of living water: celebrating the great traditions of Christian faith.
- Article from:
- Presbyterian Record
- Article date:
- September 1, 1999
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Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith by Richard J. Foster (Harper Collins, 1998, $30.75). Reviewed by Laura Alary.
Most Christians have had the experience of being criticized(or criticizing someone else) for lopsided discipleship -- overemphasizing one aspect of the Christian life at the expense of another. "Sure, she goes on spiritual retreats, but where was she when the street mission needed volunteers?" "All he does is talk about personal salvation, but what about global justice.?" "They think they can build the Kingdom with no help from God." What constitutes tree discipleship? What does being a follower of Jesus ...