John Mark Comer – författare

Vi formas ständigt av världen omkring oss. För att formas av Jesus behöver vi bli hans lärjungar. Den moderna kyrkan står inför en kris i lärjungaskap – inte för att människor inte vill eller försöker bli som Jesus, utan för att vi inte vet hur. John Mark Comer, författare till bästsäljarna Den hänsynslösa elimineringen av stress och Lev inga lögner, guidar oss genom de hinder som står i vägen för ett liv i sann efterföljelse. På ett mycket praktiskt sätt visar han hur vi kan forma våra liv med Jesus som förebild för att utveckla en djup, levande och bestående tro. Alla har vi mött andliga utmaningar: att Gud känns avlägsen, brister i karaktären, eller en rädsla för att livet ska sakna mening. Men Jesus kallar oss till något större – att formas efter hans avbild och få uppleva hans överflödande liv. Hur gör vi det? Genom att bli hans lärjungar och praktisera Vägen. Comer utforskar i denna bok den tidlösa processen att vara med Jesus, formas av honom och leva som han levde. Med djupa insikter om vår samtid, biblisk undervisning och en hoppfull ton visar han oss vägen framåt. Följ med på en resa för att upptäcka ett djupare, mer meningsfullt och rikare liv *** John Mark Comer utmanar och vägleder till medvetna val som blir livsförvandlande. Få böcker har berört mig så på djupet som denna och min övertygelse är att varje enskild kristen men även församlingar som praktiserar dess sanningar kommer att bli en ljuvlig kristusdoft. Marcus Ardenfors – pastor och föreståndare i Pingst Jönköping John Mark Comer ger praktiska verktyg till lärjungaskap i vardagen. Han uppmuntrar och utmanar läsaren att formas till Jesu likhet och omsätter gamla sanningar till västerländsk kultur idag. [...] Den här boken ska inte bara läsas, den ska levas! Maria Fagré – nationell ledare 24-7 Prayer Sverige John Mark Comer är en spännande röst idag. Han har en skarp förmåga att analysera vår kulturs utmaningar för oss som vill följa Jesus. I denna bok avslöjar han inte bara svårigheterna med dagens lärjungaskap och församlingsliv, han hjälper oss på vägen. [...] I denna robusta bok får vi starka motiv till att vandra på Jesus väg, men också konkreta verktyg och strategier hur vi ska göra det. Henrik Steen – huvudledare för Team Med Uppdrag, författare och bibellärare John Mark Comers senaste bok stärker ens längtan att vara med Jesus, bli ännu mer lik honom och göra de gärningar Jesus gjorde – men inte bara det: boken ger handgripliga råd och redskap för hur vi både enskilt och i gemenskapen kan fortsätta förvandlas av Jesu kärlek, växa, mogna och komma vidare i vår vandring tillsammans med honom. Johannes Sundin – pastor i Svedjeholms­kyrkan, Örnsköldsvik *** Jag är en av de många människor som har upptäckt Jesus från Nasaret och insett att han är den klaraste stjärna som någonsin har trätt in på den mänskliga scenen. Jag är en hängiven läsare och genom litteraturen har jag fått möjlighet att titta in i hjärnan på några av historiens största tänkare. Alla har de goda egenskaper (och även en del inte så goda). Men ju längre jag lever och ju mer jag lär mig, desto mer övertygad blir jag att det inte finns någon som på allvar kan konkurrera med Jesus, varken i dag eller tidigare. Enligt min bedömning har ingen annan tänkare, filosof, ledare, filosofi eller ideologi den sammanhängande, sofistikerade och djupa klangbotten som Jesus och hans väg har. Än mindre den häpnadsväckande skönheten. I vår sekulära tid är luften vi andas full av skepticism, avståndstagande och misstro mot alla auktoriteter. Sanningen anpassas efter önskningar och känslor. I denna tidsanda är vi alla en version av Tomas tvivlaren. Men även de dagar när jag kämpar för att tro att Jesus var den han gjorde anspråk på att vara (spoiler: mer än bara en rabbin), så vill jag tro. Jag vill att Jesu vision av livet i Guds rike ska vara sann. Den ger genklang i själen och stämmer in i Petrus slutsats: ”Herre, till vem skulle vi gå? Du har det eviga livets ord.” Jag står (eller går, rättare sagt) tillsammans med en stor skara människor från hela världen och genom historien som alla har funnit denna tro: Det finns helt enkelt ingen bättre väg och ingen annan sanning än Jesu väg och sanning, inget bättre liv än Jesu liv. Ur inledningen OM FÖRFATTAREN JOHN MARK COMER är en bibellärare och författare från Topanga Canyon i Los Angeles. Under nästan två decennier var han pastor i församlingen han grundade, Bridgetown Church i Portland, Oregon. Hans fokus låg på lärjungaskap i den postkristna västvärlden, och gemenskapen organiserades kring en enkel princip: att tillsammans praktisera Jesu väg. År 2021 avslutade han sin tjänst efter att ha lett ett femårigt initiativ för andlig formering kallat Practicing the Way. Han ägnar nu sin tid åt att skapa inspirerande och tillgängliga resurser för kyrkor världen över. I dag utvecklar han nya metoder, kurser och poddavsnitt för Practicing the Way och undervisar i Vintage Church i Los Angeles, där han arbetar tillsammans med sin fru T och deras tre barn. Comer är även en New York Times bästsäljande författare till sju böcker, inklusive sitt senaste verk, Praktisera vägen, samt bästsäljarna Den hänsynslösa elimineringen av stress och Lev inga lögner. Han har en masterexamen i bibliska och teologiska studier från Western Seminary, men nuförtiden tillbringar han mycket tid bland ekdungarna i Santa Monica-bergen, där han arbetar på sitt nästa projekt.

Who are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. By outward metrics, everything appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: 'Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life.' It wasn't the response he expected, but it continues to be the answer he needs.Too often we treat the symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness as a root of much evil. Within the pages of this book, you'll find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favour of a slower, simpler way of life.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry calls us to rediscover the path that leads to a deeper life with God. “One of the most important books I have read in a decade . . . If we would all follow in this way, our lives would change and the world would change.”—Jennie Allen, author of Get Out of Your Head and Find Your People We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him.  This introduction to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theological substance and cultural insight as well as practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life. These ancient practices have much to offer us. By learning to rearrange our days, we can follow the Way of Jesus. We can be with him. Become like him. And do as he did.

”Vem håller jag på att bli?” Utåt såg John Mark Comer ut som en framgångsrik pastor och författare, men inåt var det inte alls lika snyggt. Det var när han upptäckte detta som han vände sig till en betrodd mentor för vägledning och fick höra orden: ”Du måste hänsynslöst eliminera stress från ditt liv. Stress är den stora fienden till ett andligt liv.” Det var inte det svaret som han hade förväntat sig, men det var – och fortsätter att vara – svaret som han behöver. För ofta behandlar vi symptom på giftet i vår moderna värld istället för att försöka hitta orsaken. Ett växande antal röster pekar på stressen som en rot till mycket ont. Ett problem som drabbar alla – inklusive kristna. På sidorna i den här boken hittar du en fascinerande vägbeskrivningen för att hålla dig känslomässigt frisk och andligt levande i den moderna världens kaos. Röster om boken Den hänsynslösa elimineringen av stress är uppfriskande, vitaliserande och chockerande för hela systemet. Både vackert och utmanande skrivet – ett profetiskt budskap för vår tid. – Pete Greig, grundare av bönerörelsen 24-7 och huvudpastor i Emmaus rd i Guildford, England John Mark Comer är en enormt begåvad ledare, talare och författare. Du kommer få många visa råd i den här boken. – Nicky Gumbel, kyrkoherde i Holy Trinity Brompton, London

John Mark Comer, the New York Times bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Live No Lies, shows readers what is holding them back from authentically following Jesus - and reveals the countercultural practices to connect us with a vibrant lifelong faith."One of the most important books I have read in a decade... If we would all follow in this way, our lives would change and the world would change." Jennie Allen, author of Get Out of Your Head and Find Your PeopleWe all have experienced unwanted parts of our spiritual journey: distance from God, gaps in our character, the fear that our lives will be trivial and empty... Jesus is calling us into more. Calling us to be shaped in his likeness. To experience his abundance of life.But how, practically, can we do that? By becoming his apprentice. By practicing the Way.Outlining the timeless process of being with Jesus, becoming like him, and living as he did, bestselling author and pastoral voice John Mark Comer delineates God's vision for the journey of our soul.In this powerful and practical work, he defines his core philosophy of spiritual formation to help us form a "rule of life."Along the way, readers benefit from his rich cultural insight, deep biblical teaching, and honest and hopeful view of the potential of each human soul.You feel like there's more to life than this? You're right. Now come discover just how much life awaits you.

A profound exploration of the ache for quiet in a chaotic, noisy time of overstimulation and distraction - and the transformative effects of solitude, silence, and stillness - from the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.Modern living is inundated with noise, busyness, and a digital cycle fueled by outrage and fear. We are anxious, overstimulated, exhausted, and bone-dry in our souls. We ache for God yet can barely pay attention.Drawing on the wisdom of the contemplative tradition and spiritual practices that date back to the earliest centuries of the church, Comer invites readers to rediscover an ancient path of quiet, peace, and serenity - to step out of the chronic noise and constant motion of the modern world into the still, silent presence of the God of peace.What The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry was to the speed of the modern world, this book is to the noise of it.As with the pace of modern living, the volume of the modern world can cut off our hearts from God, colonize our minds, and make "practicing the presence of God" virtually impossible. It can damage our bodies and degrade our spirits.Comer is convinced quiet is the antidote - not just the quiet of a retreat or a morning hour, but an intentional quest to de-noise your overall life.And in doing so, to live just a little slower and softer before God.

With warmth and encouragement Pastor John Mark Comer, author of ECPA Bestseller The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, offers guidance and advice to help you recognise the lies and resist the forces that seek to steal your happiness, wholeness and holiness.As Christians, we’re all at war with three fierce adversaries of the soul that feed us deceptive ideas to harm our spiritual well-being: the world, the flesh and the devil. Live No Lies parses out the tactics, strengths and weaknesses of these enemies, giving you a clear battle plan and spiritual practices to outwit and overcome these evils.Skilfully weaving together uplifting wisdom and reassuring, practical guidance, this is a book for anyone looking for everyday disciplines to help them care for their soul. Live No Lies will equip you with all you need to make practices for resisting evil an active part of your spiritual formation, and leave you motivated to find happiness and peace in Jesus.That tug-of-war in your chest for wholeness? Those lies that sabotage your peace? It's time to identify them, and defeat them.

Inspired by John Mark Comer's New York Times bestseller Practicing the Way, this official companion to the Practicing the Way Course is an eight-session introduction to following Jesus in the modern era.The Practicing the Way Course, available free online, is designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. This full-color companion guide helps you practice, reflect, and dialogue with your community as you walk through the Course together to experience real, lasting transformation.Inside, you'll find resources like:- Helpful tips to get the most out of each session of the Course- Supplemental resources to dive deeper after each session- Real-life exercises to help put each session into practice- Additional prayers and liturgies

Discover the counterintuitive joy and freedom found in generosity--a Practice that reflects our happy, generous God--in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.In a world driven by consumerism and self-interest, the ancient biblical practice of generosity is both radical and transformative. This Companion Guide to the Generosity Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings across four sessions and an optional bonus session. Featuring four engaging video sessions, the Generosity Practice course is designed to be run with your community and is available online for free.This guide will help you:- Lean into Jesus' teaching that there is more joy in giving than receiving- Identify and combat the culture of consumerism and greed- Embrace the biblical concept of stewardship in all areas of life- Develop a heart for the poor and marginalized- Create a sustainable plan for generous livingExperience a life of purpose, joy, and deeper connection with God and others through the Practice of generosity.

Learn how the powerful yet neglected spiritual discipline of fasting can awaken your entire being to a deep hunger for God, in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.In our culture of constant consumption, the biblical practice of fasting is both countercultural and transformative. This Companion Guide to the Fasting Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings. Featuring four engaging video sessions, the Fasting Practice is designed to be run with your community and is available online for free.This guide will help you:Understand the invitation to fast as a rhythm or a responseOffer your whole self to God in surrenderGrow in holiness by integrating mind and bodyAmplify both your prayers to God and God’s voice to youStand in solidarity with the poor and against injusticeDiscover how incorporating fasting as a way of life can lead to a deeper connection with God, a renewed sense of purpose, and a more embodied apprenticeship.

Learn how to sit at the feet of Jesus through pages of Scripture in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.In an impatient, hurried, and quick-to-critique culture, Scripture can seem dry and tedious - just one more task on our religious to-do list. This approach is tragic because we miss out on the life-giving experience of sitting at the feet of Jesus.But as we learn to read with hearts open to Jesus and with an awareness of Scripture's cultural and literary backdrop, we can experience it as a channel to God.This Companion Guide to the Scripture Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings. Featuring four engaging video sessions, the Scripture Practice is designed to be run with your community and is available online for free.This guide will help you:- Approach Scripture with the heart of an apprentice- Integrate the Hebrew practice of biblical meditation- Embrace the cultural and literary depth of Scripture for fruitful study- Develop an "inner library" through the memorization of ScriptureLearn how to read Scripture in such a way that the presence of Jesus shapes not only your thinking but also the kind of person you become.

Discover how to serve with genuine love in a time of self-interest and overwhelming need through this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.In a world where self-interest too often takes precedence, service is a defining characteristic of those who apprentice under Jesus. The Service Practice features a practical, accessible approach to integrating service to others into your daily life. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, this guide offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, guided readings, and additional resources to help you and your community.This course guide will equip you to experience the power of a neglected discipline as you learn to:Embrace a lifestyle of love and acting on behalf of others, following the example of JesusImitate the radical availability of Jesus and reframe interruptions as invitationsValue community engagement and notice the needs of others around youPractice intentional acts of service where you are, starting today, in your everyday lifeDiscover how a life of service can lead to a transformed heart, meaningful connections with others, and a deepened sense of purpose.Part of a series of nine core practices that together build a Rule of Life for following Jesus in the modern world, each guide can be read individually or together in any order:The Sabbath PracticeThe Prayer PracticeThe Fasting PracticeThe Solitude PracticeThe Generosity PracticeThe Scripture PracticeThe Community PracticeThe Service PracticeThe Witness Practice

Discover how to step away from the noise of life and into a place of encounter with this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.In our hyper-connected, constantly buzzing world, the practice of solitude is both countercultural and essential. The Solitude Practice provides a practical, accessible approach to incorporating this vital spiritual discipline into your life. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, this guide offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, guided readings, and additional resources to help you and your community.This course guide will equip you to experience the power of solitude as you learn to:Create a daily rhythm of quiet time with GodEncounter your true self and address avoided emotionsCombat spiritual enemies through Scripture-based reflectionDeepen your intimacy with God through listening and loving presenceDiscover how stepping away from distractions can lead to a transformed life, deeper self-awareness, and a renewed connection with God and others.Part of a series of nine core practices that together build a Rule of Life for following Jesus in the modern world, each guide can be read individually or together in any order:The Sabbath PracticeThe Prayer PracticeThe Fasting PracticeThe Solitude PracticeThe Generosity PracticeThe Scripture PracticeThe Community PracticeThe Service PracticeThe Witness Practice

Learn how to cultivate a deeper union with God through intentional, multifaceted prayer in this practical, accessible guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.In the hurry, distraction, and noise of the modern world, few things are more difficult, or more rewarding, than developing a life of prayer. As an apprentice of Jesus, it is vital to set aside time to be more deeply connected with the Father.This Companion Guide to the Prayer Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings to lead you into a richer experience of prayer. Featuring four engaging video sessions, the Prayer Practice is designed to be run with your community and is available online for free.This guide will help you:- Develop a daily rhythm of prayer using both liturgical and personal approaches- Engage in various forms of prayer, including gratitude, lament, and intercession- Listen to God's voice through practices like Lectio Divina- Move beyond words to experience contemplative union with GodDiscover how dedicating intentional time to communicate and commune with God can lead to a transformed life, deeper spiritual growth, and a renewed sense of partnership with God in the world.

Discover how to share the good news of Jesus with those around you in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.In our culture we are often encouraged to keep our beliefs to ourselves, but the practice of sharing the good news of Jesus is both transformative and necessary. The Witness Practice offers a practical, accessible approach to incorporating this vital spiritual discipline into your daily life. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, this guide provides spiritual exercises, reflection questions, Scripture readings, and additional resources to help you and your community.This course guide will equip you to experience the power of witnessing as you learn to:- Open up your life to those around you, sharing the good news of Jesus in ordinary, everyday ways- Join God in what he is already doing in the lives of people you care about- Practice genuine, meaningful hospitality that invites guests into God's community of love- Attune your heart to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in your interactions with othersDiscover in the practice of witness a deep life in Jesus that can only be experienced when we generously share it with others.

From New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way, these simple, beautiful meditations offer a way to enter into the beauty of the Sabbath day and keep it holy, integrating spiritual formation into your personal and communal faith practice.God designed the Sabbath to be a day like no other. It is an aftertaste of Eden - a time when all was as it was meant to be. And it is a forestate of eternity, of the "new heavens and new earth" - a day in which we anticipate and act out our glorious future as the people of God fully set free from the curse and made new under his good rule.This collection of readings and Bible passages serves as your invitation into an intentional Sabbath practice, helping you to pause, along with your family or faith community, and more fully experience a day set apart, with four sections designed to help you toStopRestDelightWorshipDiscover for yourself how Sabbath can be the best day of your week, and the anchor of your entire life with God, as you practice eternity by keeping this day holy.

The problem isn't so much that we tell lies but that we live them. You are at war against lies. . .but you can defeat them.The Live No Lies Bible Study draws from biblical truth and the wisdom of past saints to help you see how each of our soul's enemies—the devil, the flesh, and the world—rob us of hope; sabotage our peace; and wreak havoc on our physical, emotional, and spiritual health.You'll learn how to unmask these lies and develop a strategy to fight back against deception by standing firmly on the truth we believe.This video study guide with bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry John Mark Comer has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all four video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).Each session looks at specific ways lies infiltrate your life and how you can eradicate them with the living truth of God's Word and the ancient wisdom of the saints. Together, they will help you win the war so that the truth sets you free from the lies that have been holding you back.Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Discover wisdom from Scripture that will help you navigate the confusing waters of love and relationships in today’s world.In Loveology, pastor and New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer helps you understand what the Bible has to say about sexuality, romance, singleness, and what it means to be male and female.In the beginning, God created Adam. Then he made Eve. And ever since we've been picking up the pieces. Love and hate. Marriage and divorce. Sexuality and adultery. Romance and heartache. Love is the source of our highest highs and lowest lows. We see the messiness of love all around us and are left with so many questions about what love really is.Amid all this confusion and pain, Loveology offers you a fresh, hopeful, biblical perspective on love that starts with marriage and works backward. Comer helps you understand what is right in male/female relationships—what God intended in the Garden. And about what is wrong—the fallout in a post-Eden world. Comer shows how when you let Scripture transform your understanding of love it will transform your relationships and your life.This book brings honesty, wit, and compassion to one of life’s most beautiful and challenging areas and ends with a raw, uncut, anything-goes Q and A dealing with the most asked questions about sexuality and relationships.Loveology is for singles, engaged couples, and the newly married—both inside and outside the church—who want to learn what the Bible has to say about sexuality and relationships. If you want to ask the why questions and get intelligent, nuanced answers that are rooted in the Scriptures, this book is for you.

You've heard people say, "Who you are matters more than what you do." But does the Bible really teach us that? Join pastor and bestselling author John Mark Comer in Garden City as he guides twenty- and thirty-somethings through understanding and embracing their God-given calling.In Garden City, John Mark Comer gives a surprisingly countercultural take on the typical "spiritual" answer the church gives in response to questions about purpose and calling. Comer explores Scripture to discover God's original intent for how we're meant to spend our time, reshaping how you view and engage in your work, rest, and life.In these pages, you'll learn that, ultimately, what we do matters just as much as who we are. Garden City will help you find answers to questions like:Does God care where I work?Does he have a clear direction for me?How can I create a practice of rest? Praise for Garden City:"In Garden City, John Mark Comer takes the reader on a journey--from creation to the final heavenly city. But the journey is designed to let each of us see where we are to find ourselves in God's good plan to partner with us in the redemption of all creation. There is in Garden City an intoxication with the Bible's biggest and life-changing ideas."--Scot McKnight, Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary

In the beginning, God created Adam. Then he made Eve. And ever since we’ve been picking up the pieces.Loveology is a theology of love from God’s point of view. The five sessions start with God’s design for marriage and works backward, dealing with sexuality, romance, singleness, and what it means to be male and female.  Pastor and writer John Mark Comer shares about what is right in male/female relationships—what God intended in the Garden. And about what is wrong—the fallout in a post-Eden world.The Loveology video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) is for anyone who wants to learn what the Scriptures have to say about sexuality and relationships and for people who want to ask the why questions and get intelligent, grace-and-truth answers.As you walk through this five-week study, you will come to better understand what God fully intended back in the garden. By comprehending the brilliance behind God’s original plan for love and marriage and sex and romance—if we can redefine that fuzzy, amorphous, confusing word “love” and look at it through the lens of Jesus—your marriages and relationships will be radically altered as a result.This study guide contains video notes, individual or group reflection questions, and between session personal applications to enhance your journey through the video study.Sessions include:LoveMarriageSexRomanceSinglenessDesigned for use with Loveology Video Study 9780310688389 (sold separately).