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Soul Shaping: A Practical Guide for Spiritual Transformation Paperback – January 1, 2011

by Stephen W. Smith (Author)
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Soul Shaping is a guide to the amazing journey of spiritual transformation. It is anchored in Scripture and filled with practical exercises designed for individual, small group or class use. These pages contain the challenge to look backward and forward, inward and outward, remember the past and dream for the future. Soul Shaping is an invitation to see yourself as you really are and imagine who you can become, an opportunity to explore the very hands of God that have and are shaping your one wild and precious life.

 

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Stephen W. Smith is a spiritual director and the co-founder (with his wife, Gwen) of The Potter’s Inn ministry. Steve’s books, such as The Lazarus Life and Soul Custody, are an integral part of The Potter’s Inn, along with ministry retreats and one-on-one counseling. In 2006, the Smiths founded Potter’s Inn at Aspen Ridge, a retreat center in Divide, Colorado.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ David C Cook; Workbook edition (January 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0781404541
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0781404549
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.9 x 0.52 x 8.9 inches
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Stephen W. Smith is the Founder of Potter's Inn, a Christian ministry devoted to the work of spiritual formation and the care of the soul. Stephen has pastored and planted churches in the United States and Europe.

He's the author of several books and small group guides.

Potter's Inn does four things: guides retreats; provides soul care for leaders; develops resources on spiritual formation and the care of the soul and operates a small, intimate retreat in Divide, CO, "Potter's Inn at Aspen Ridge."

Stephen is married to Gwen and has four sons and four daughters in law and several grandchildren who are the greatest joy. Their dog Laz provides lots of laughs and love.

A long walk and a strong cup of coffee make it all worth it!

"There are only two things that pierce the soul. One is pain. The other is beauty." Simone Wiel.

The website for Potter's Inn is www.pottersinn.com

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Stephen W. Smith is a spiritual director and the co-founder (with his wife, Gwen) of the Potter's Inn Ministry in Divide, Colorado. Having written a number of books on soul shaping, Smith offers readers a pathway to spiritual transformation that Christ followers can take without taking an away-from-home retreat or being part of the one-on-one soul-care sessions offered by the Potter's Inn staff. Though this spiritual transformation work will involve the same essential elements and understanding of the principles used by the Potter's Inn center, readers will appreciate the flexibility offered here in this excellent resource.

Smith first describes the terminology needed to fully take advantage of this practical guide. These elements are: the Potter's Heart (the Bible-study section); a Potter's Work (a sample of Christian poetry/quotes/lyrics); Exploring Your Clay (a self-exploration section with activities); Soul Impressions (reflections on what has been recently learned); On the Wheel (a life-application section); Prayers to the Potter (a creative prayer guide); Notes for the Journey (quotes from Christians and intellectuals); and Additional Resources (helpful suggestions and additional readings).

Next, Smith introduces the concept of soul shaping and its purpose for revisiting and incorporating this ancient practice into our daily lives. Writes the author: "We uncover the pain, failings, and addictions in our lives. We acknowledge our need for transformation. We begin to desire change, to desire something more, something better. God meets us at our point of need and lovingly guides us through the lifelong process of spiritual transformation."

Smith lays out the plan of action for getting below the surface of our busy and distracted lives. Setting the foundation in Scripture as found in Jeremiah 18: 1-7, he tells how the prophet Jeremiah visited the Potter's house and what he observed there stirred something deeper and spiritual. Jeremiah then communicated these images to the people of Israel. Each of these metaphors will play significantly in the soul shaping process. Some of the key ingredients Christ followers can expect in this journey are that God deals with each person uniquely, and every individual must decide whether or not they will sit on the Potter's wheel. Spiritual transformation is a process and a journey that is lifelong and ongoing. Participants must surrender and trust the Potter and understand how compassionate God's ways and His heart toward them are.

In the eight sessions offered in this guide, readers will be asked to honestly look deep inside their hearts, minds and lives, asking often difficult and painful questions. They will begin the journey by discovering how well loved they are by the Potter and develop increasing trust in His plan for their lives. Also, taking a look backward, sojourners will revisit their pasts in order to move forward, allowing God to reclaim their failures and disappointments. Finally, they will willingly say yes to the ways and means God wants to use to effect inner change.

Beautifully written and gently offered, Smith's invitation to explore soul shaping will become a welcome respite for every tired and weary soul.

--- Reviewed by Michele Howe, author of BURDENS DO A BODY GOOD and Women's Health & Lifestyle Writer
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5.0 out of 5 stars Soul Shaping
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Practical -- great tool personally and for teams or small groups. Steve Smith always nails it! If you want to go deeper, it is a good companion to Embracing Soul Care and his other books.
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