Jorge Acevedo – författare

As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them . . . —John 17:18

God sent Christ at Christmas. In turn, Christ sends us into the worldto be his hands and feet, head and heart. Dynamic pastor Jorge Acevedoleads us on a 5-week Advent journey to discover how, where, and why weare sent. Joining him on the journey are four young clergy includingJacob Armstrong, Rachel Billups, Justin LaRosa, and Lanecia Rouse, whochallenge us through story, art, and Bible study.

As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them . . . —John 17:18

Godsent Christ at Christmas. In turn, Christ sends us into the world to behis hands and feet, head and heart. Dynamic pastor Jorge Acevedo leadsus on a 5-week Advent journey to discover how, where, and why we aresent. Joining him on the journey are four young clergy including JacobArmstrong, Rachel Billups, Justin LaRosa, and Lanecia Rouse, whochallenge us through story, art, and Bible study.

This 64-page Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a groupthrough the study program. Includes session plans and discussionquestions, as well as multiple format options. This guide centers aroundthe book, the videos, and Scripture.

"While physical training has some value, training in holy living is useful for everything. It has promise for this life now and the life to come." (1 Timothy 4:8 CEB) Christians crave a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. The spiritual disciplines are historical practices that can guide us in our daily walk, bringing us closer to Christ. The Holy Living series brings a fresh perspective on the spiritual disciplines, enabling us to apply their practices to our current lives. Practicing these spiritual disciplines opens us to God''s transforming love.Both the Old and New Testaments call the people of God to love God completely as well as to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Jesus told his followers these were the greatest commandments. What if by "neighbor," Jesus literally meant the precious people who live in your neighborhoods? What if by "neighbor," Jesus meant all of your neighbors, regardless of age, socioeconomic status, or any other potentially divisive designation? This book first defines what is meant by the spiritual practice of "neighboring" and then looks at ways we can live into neighboring as a spiritual practice in our own lives and in the lives of our churches and communities.This is one of series of eight books. Each book in this series introduces a spiritual practice, suggests way of living the practice daily, and provides opportunities to grow personally and in a faith community with others who engage with the practice. Each book consists of an introduction and four chapters and includes questions for personal reflection and group discussion.Other disciplines studied: Celebration, Confession, Discernment, Prayer, Simplicity, Study, and Worship.

Meet God in the dark places of life. Find hope and new life.

With unbridled honesty, pastor Jorge Acevedo explores the "caves" we all experience in life - anger, fear, depression, temptation, grief, hopelessness, and death - and how these caves can be a surprising place where we discover hope, redemption, and space to be with God.

Everybody Needs Some Cave Time will help you embrace the messiness of life, live in the tension of pain and joy, and discover how God can form your character even in dark seasons. Without denying, dismissing, or avoiding pain, you will learn how to use it to develop more capacity for hope and a spiritual resilience that will transform you into the person you were created to be.