Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-121).

Introduction -- What is spiritual discernment? -- When is discernment inappropriate? -- Biblical references to discernment -- The process of discernment -- Resting during the journey of discernment -- Looking for certainty in the process -- Presuppositions -- personality types -- Images for god -- Assumptions about God's interaction with us -- Exploring the inward life -- Personal spiritual practices -- The spiritual disciplines -- Prayer -- Listening -- Lectio divina -- Naming and framing -- Naming an issue -- Framing the questions -- Centering -- Core values -- Holy indifference -- Remembering -- Biblical call to remember -- Personal stories -- The community of faith -- Journaling -- Listening -- Data gathering -- The holy spirit -- Consolidating -- Pondering -- Path building -- Which paths are possible? -- God's open-ended options and paths -- The path and its relationship with god -- Fruits of the spirit -- Dead-end paths -- Sifting -- Which path emerges most clearly? -- Consolation or desolation? -- More considerations -- Resting -- Sabbath and rest -- Remembering the process -- Prayer -- Waiting to share -- Concluding and beginning.