These 365 daily devotional guides are an in-depth, stimulating, instructive, and balanced reflection on the fundamental areas of the Christian life. The author shares his solid biblical insights and practical applications on the 12 spiritual disciplines that can nurture the Christian faith and develop spiritual muscle. Pastor Dean has also incorporated the excellent and poignant writings of some of his favorite authors and spiritual mentors on these topics. Their contributions have dramatically enhanced the value of this book. This helpful tool will benefit new and long-time believers to stay on the right path to spiritual progress. Rev. Dean De Castro was born and raised in the Philippines. He served at Overseas Chinese Mission-the largest Chinese church on the East Coast for 14 years, the last 7 years as the Senior Pastor. In March of 2000, Pastor Dean and his wife co-founded the Great Commission Bible Church and served as its Senior Pastor for 19 years. He now devotes most of his time to writing and sharing the life lessons he'd learned after serving in the pastorate for almost half a century.