In this book, Franciscan priest Fr. Albert Haase, OFM, and Protestant pastor Phil Vestal bring to life nine spiritual practices from the life and ministry of the ancient Hebrew prophet Elisha--practices later promoted by Jesus, Paul, and subsequent figures in the history of Christian spirituality. These spiritual practices point directly to important themes in spiritual formation:
-The call of God
-Healing
-Perseverance in the face of opposition
-Gratitude and charity
-Prayer, petition, and intercession
-The tension between obedience to the law and Jesus' command to love
-Living with the awareness of God's investment in every human endeavor
-God's ever-present grace and protection in the face of trials and tribulations
-Mercy
Based upon incidents in the life of an ancient prophet, these nine practices are life-giving bones that God uses to instill new spirit and creativity in the contemporary believer.
