“There is a river whose currents rejoice the city of God. » (Psalm 46.5)
“...the water that I give him will become in him a spring of water that will well up into eternal life. » (John 4.14)
Many people who grew up in a traditional religion, and even those with no religious background, mistakenly believe that dedication to God means stifling human wants and needs.
In The River Within, Jeff Imbach examines how our passion and aspirations can lead us to grasp God more fully and deepen our spiritual lives. It examines the consequences of denying our fears and emotions, widespread distorted thinking about sin, and the dangers of living a life focused solely on passion.
Combining his psychological knowledge, and his reflections on Scripture and classical spiritual writings, Imbach demonstrates that the entire being of the regenerate person is grounded in the river of grace, a dynamic force that changes our lives and begins by being an interior source.
Jeff Imbach has been a pastor and spiritual director in Western Canada for several years. He is also president of the Henri Nouwen Society of Canada and an adjunct professor at Carey Theological College in Vancouver.
ISBN: 9782921840705