Naked Spirituality: A Life With God in 12 Simple Words - Tapa dura

This work uses 12 words, such as 'here, ' 'now, ' 'sorry, ' and 'help, ' as the foundations of counsel, insight, and advice for the perhaps extra-ecclesial reader. McLaren's trademark persuasiveness is put to good effect as he continues to shatter paradigms for spiritual seekers."--Library Journal (starred review)

"Brian McLaren is a bridge builder. In these simple yet profound spiritual practices he perfectly marries his evangelical heart and contemplative soul, and we are all richer for the union."--Cynthia Bourgeault, author of Centering Prayer and The Wisdom Jesus

"A rich, brilliant and important book: wonderfully readable and personal, filled with insight and wisdom, it invites us into practices that can transform our lives."--Marcus J. Borg, author of Speaking Christian

"Wise, easy to read, and practical."--Fr. Richard Rohr, author of The Naked Now

"Anyone wanting to conserve the spiritual spark in themselves will find this book a gentle and generous tract."--Publishers Weekly

"These stories are honest and kind and good... they illustrated the life of a real and raw experience of God and the human responses we offer.... This guidebook to simple words for a not so simple spirituality is an incredible gift, a true asset to us, bread for the journey."--Hearts and Minds

Wise, easy to read, and practical. --Fr. Richard Rohr, author of The Naked Now"

A rich, brilliant and important book: wonderfully readable and personal, filled with insight and wisdom, it invites us into practices that can transform our lives. --Marcus J. Borg, author of Speaking Christian"

Brian McLaren is a bridge builder. In these simple yet profound spiritual practices he perfectly marries his evangelical heart and contemplative soul, and we are all richer for the union. --Cynthia Bourgeault, author of Centering Prayer and The Wisdom Jesus"

McLaren s trademark persuasiveness is put to good effect as he continues to shatter paradigms for spiritual seekers. --Library Journal (starred review)"

A controversial Christian leader and author of A New Kind of Christianity encourages readers to avoid old religious practices that do not contribute to spiritual growth and instead embrace and new set of practices to invite a better life. 40,000 first printing.