{"product_id":"the-life-youve-always-wanted-spiritual-disciplines-for-ordinary-people-9780310342076","title":"The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnite a deeper, more vibrant relationship with God that impacts not just your spiritual life but every aspect of your daily life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Ortberg calls readers back to the dynamic heartbeat of Christianity--God's power to bring change and growth--and reveals how and why transformation takes place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Life You've Always Wanted\u003c\/em\u003e offers modern perspectives on the ancient path of the spiritual disciplines. But it is more than just a book about things to do to be a good Christian. It's a road map toward true transformation that starts not with the individual but with the person at the journey's end--Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with a marathon runner, the secret to finishing a race lies not in trying harder, but in training consistently--training with the spiritual disciplines. The disciplines are neither taskmasters nor ends in themselves. Rather they are exercises that build strength and endurance for the road of growth. The fruit of the Spirit--joy, peace, kindness, etc.--are the signposts along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaved with humor and sparkling anecdotes, \u003cem\u003eThe Life You've Always Wanted\u003c\/em\u003e is an encouraging and challenging approach to a Christian life that's worth living--a life on the edge that fills an ordinary world with new meaning, hope, change, and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Ortberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Zondervan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780310342076\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Ortberg is the senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. His bestselling books include \u003cem\u003eSoul Keeping, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eWho Is This Man?, \u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get out of the Boat. \u003c\/em\u003eJohn teaches around the world at conferences and churches, writes articles for \u003cem\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLeadership Journal, \u003c\/em\u003e and is on the board of the \u003cem\u003eDallas Willard Center \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eFuller Seminary\u003c\/em\u003e. He has preached sermons on Abraham Lincoln, The LEGO Movie, and The Gospel According to Les Miserables. John and his wife Nancy enjoy spending time with their three adult children, dog Baxter, and surfing the Pacific. You can follow John on twitter @johnortberg or check out the latest news\/blogs on his website at www.johnortberg.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"John Ortberg \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47792951099549,"sku":"9780310342076","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_9318e1e5-a7e9-464a-a757-1438693effb7.jpg?v=1774985396","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-life-youve-always-wanted-spiritual-disciplines-for-ordinary-people-9780310342076","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}