Practicing the Way series – serie

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.

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

In our era of chronic exhaustion, learn how setting aside 24 hours to stop, rest, delight, and worship restores joy and spiritual vitality in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.This Companion Guide to the Sabbath Practice from Practicing the Way provides a practical, accessible approach to incorporating this life-giving rhythm into your weekly routine. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, this guide offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and additional resources to help you and your community experience Sabbath as the best part of your week.This guide will help you:- Understand the biblical foundations of Sabbath- Learn to "stop" and align with a rhythm God built into the fabric of creation- Develop personal practices for meaningful rest, play, and communal celebration- Resist internal and external forces that war against Sabbath- Cultivate a spirit of worship that extends throughout your weekDiscover how setting aside 24 hours can transform every day of your week, leading to a deeper connection with God, others, and your own soul.

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.

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.