Inside: Journey with a Giant
Embark on a transformative spiritual journey with Journey with a Giant. Through deeply personal storytelling and reflective guidance, Lori Melton invites readers to walk alongside a chosen Spiritual Giant for a year, drawing strength and inspiration from their life. Whether seeking purpose, healing, or deeper faith, this book offers a structured path to spiritual growth and transformation.
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“The small glimpses in my first introduction to the concept of spiritual giants was profound. It was as if I was a child standing out in the cold, looking in the windows to a world full of color, sound, warmth and wonder. As amazing as my walk with God had been for my first 50 odd years, this was an invitation into something I had only felt a longing for, without knowing what it was I had been missing. Here were people that lived in a way I wanted to learn how to do. Voices calling me deeper.”
Chapter Summaries
Preface & Introduction: Journey with a Giant? Lori Melton shares her personal struggles and longing for deeper spiritual fulfillment, setting the stage for readers to embark on their own journey.
Stage 1—Discover Month 1: Awaken—Dream, Plan, Prepare
Lori details the process of selecting her Spiritual Giant, Mister Rogers, and provides readers with guidance on choosing their own.
Month 2: Begin—First Days
Readers dive into their journey, getting to know their Giant and noticing divine connections between their lives.
Month 3: Deepen—Beyond Small Talk
Explores the temptation to rush forward and the importance of going deeper, not wider, in the spiritual journey.
Stage 2—Persevere Month 4: Notice—Reverberations
Powerful personal healing emerges as Lori grapples with Mister Rogers’ famous saying, “I like you just the way you are.”
Month 5: Pause—Chew the Cud
A month of spiritual silence and retreat, following in Fred Rogers’ footsteps.
Month 6: Multiply—Introductions
The discovery that one Giant often introduces us to others who will continue shaping our journey.
Stage 3—Play Month 7: Relax—Enjoy the Journey
Lori experiences the beauty of surrender and trusting that God’s work continues even in quiet seasons.
Month 8: Stretch—Embrace Discomfort
Facing the challenge of stepping beyond comfort zones and into deeper faith.
Month 9: Receive—Accept the Invitation
A surprise encounter with a spiritual leader leads to unexpected healing.
Stage 4—Transform Month 10: Delight—Divine Serendipity
Lori’s journey comes full circle as she discovers an unexpected connection to Mister Rogers’ legacy.
Month 11: Savor—Glimpse the Full Picture
Reflecting on the profound transformations experienced throughout the journey.
Month 12: Celebrate—Final Toast!
A celebratory conclusion, embracing the lessons learned and looking toward the future.
Epilogue: Reflect—The Scrapbook Guidance for readers on how to process their year-long journey and discern what’s next.
Continue the Journey The walk with your Giant doesn’t end here. Readers are encouraged to reflect, integrate their learnings, and consider whether to continue or seek a new Giant for the next chapter of their faith journey.