The Me I Want to Be
by John Ortberg
Spiritual formation as becoming your best self, not someone else's: 'flow' in the spiritual life, the signature sins, the role of the mind, time, experience and people. Ortberg's warmest and most practical formation book.
Read it if…
you want formation that honours your personality.
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Skip it if…
you want a rigorous Willard; Ortberg is Willard's popular student.
Try instead: Soul Keeping →
Three things you will actually use
- God wants the best version of you, not a copy of someone else.
- Your signature sin is your strength twisted.
- Flow with the Spirit.
Do this first
Read the chapter on signature sins.
Our verdict
Your best self, formed.
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