In his book, Richard Foster looks at the classic spiritual disciplines but in a fresh new way that, for a layman, represents a new dimension in trying to live a good, decent, upright life in a world where it seems everyone else is following the path of least resistance. His treatment of meditation, prayer, fasting, study, simplicity, solitude, submission, service, confession, worship, guidance and celebration gives new and extremely valuable insights into these disciplines which bring order to the chaos we too often find when struggling with spiritual issues.

Chris Tomlin was destined to be salt and light. What else would you expect from a Christian singer who grew up in Grand Saline—the "Salt Capital of Texas"?

"Morton Salt is mined in our little town of 2,500," says Tomlin, whose string of praise-and-worship hits has made him one of the contemporary church's most influential artists. "Every summer we looked forward to the Salt Festival, which came with our own Salt Queen, salt parade, and salt rodeo."

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