Autorentext

Klaus Issler is Professor of Christian Education and Theology in the Ph.D. in Educational Studies program, Talbot School of Theology, and adjunct faculty with the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University, La Mirada, California. He holds a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of California, Riverside, and a Ph.D. in Education from Michigan State University. Ronald T. Habermas is McGee Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Formation at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He received a Master of Divinity from the North American Baptist Seminary, a Master of Arts in Educational Ministries from Wheaton Graduate School, and a Ph.D. in Education from Michigan State University.

Klappentext

When it comes to developing a deep, trusting relationship with God, efficiency and productivity are not the answer. It's far better to "waste" time with him, to just enjoy being with him. After all, that's how any friendship grows. But making room for God in the midst of our fast-paced lives is not an easy task. Just as time with our best friends can get squeezed out by the rush of activities, so can time with God. Even "wasting time" with God means making a commitment and setting priorities--whether it's something we enjoy or not. Beginning with the supposition that God desires friendship with us, Klaus Issler encourages us to consider seven character traits and to develop their companion disciplines: friendship, humility, faith, commitment, communication, apprenticeship and partnership. Here is a full-orbed model of Christian spirituality that will be of lasting value.

Zusammenfassung
Wasting Time with God, Klaus Issler considers seven character traits and companion disciplines to develop in light of God's friendship with us in order to help us make more room in our lives for him.