Habits, character and the practical formation of Christian life are the central concerns of Dallas Willard’s work. The Spirit of the Disciplines argues that practices such as solitude, fasting and service help make sustained Christian action possible rather than functioning as religious achievements in themselves. The Divine Conspiracy offers an extended reading of Jesus’ teaching, especially the Sermon on the Mount, while Renovation of the Heart examines change through thought, feeling, body, relationships and will. Willard’s books are denser and more conceptual than much popular Christian self-help, combining philosophy, biblical interpretation and practical formation. For marketplace browsing, the clearest links are discipleship, spiritual disciplines, Christian philosophy and formation literature, with Richard Foster and Eugene Peterson providing useful neighbouring reading. Read more Less