The heart of Christianity is transformation, a relationship with God that impacts not just our "spiritual lives," but every aspect of living. John Ortberg calls you back to the dynamic heartbeat of Christianity, God's power to bring change and growth, and reveals both the how and why of transformation. The Life You've Always Wanted offers modern perspectives on the ancient path of the spiritual disciplines, and serves as a road map toward true transformation that starts not with the individual but with the object of the journey, Jesus Christ. As with a marathon runner, the secret to winning the race lies not in trying harder, but in training consistently---training with the spiritual disciplines. The disciplines are neither taskmasters nor an end in themselves. Rather they are exercises that build strength and endurance for the road of growth. The fruit of the Spirit are the signposts along the way.

Paved with humor and sparkling anecdotes, The Life You've Always Wanted small group kit 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.

Kit Includes:

• Hardcover book (revised and expanded edition)
• DVD -Six sessions
• Leader's guide
• Participant's guide

'Based on John Ortberg's ECPA bestseller on the spiritual disciplines. If you're tired of the status quo John Ortberg invites you and your group to join him on a road to transformation and spiritual vigor that anyone can take. Designed to help you make the journey together, The Life You've Always Wanted guides you down the ancient path of the spiritual disciplines. As in a marathon, the secret lies not in trying harder, but in training consistently. Proven by followers of Jesus over the centuries, the spiritual disciplines are exercises that strengthen your endurance race on the road of growth. As you and your group continue down that road, you'll see the signposts --- joy, peace, kindness, and all the hallmarks of a faith that's vital, real, and growing. The Life You've Always Wanted kit includes: 1 -- Leader's guide 1 -- Participant's guide 1 -- Copy of The Life You've Always Wanted hardcover edition 1 -- Six-session DVD All items also sold separately.

John Ortberg is senior pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California. He is the bestselling author of When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box; The Life You've Always Wanted; and If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. John and his wife, Nancy, have three grown children. SPANISH BIO: John Ortberg es el Pastor principal de la Iglesia Presbiteriana de Menlo Park, en Menlo Park, California, con dependencias en Menlo Park, Mountain View y San Mateo. Ha escrito numerosas obras que han tenido una gran aceptacion, como La fe y la duda; El ser que quiero ser; Un amor mas alla de la razon; Cuando el juego termina, todo regresa a la caja; La mision fantasma; Dios esta mas cerca de lo que crees; Todos somos normales hasta que nos conocen; La vida que siempre has querido; Si quieres caminar sobre las aguas, tienes que salir de la barca; Vivamos divinamente la vida, y el plan de estudios multimedia Old Testament Challenge (con la colaboracion de Kevin Harney). John y su esposa Nancy tienen tres hijos. Stephen and Amanda Sorenson are founders of Sorenson Communications and have co-written many small group curriculum guidebooks, including the entire Faith Lessons series.

In this six-session ZondervanGroupware™ video curriculum, award-winning author John Ortberg teaches participants the skills essential to “running the marathon” in the Christian life.

As in a marathon, the secret lies not in trying harder, but in training consistently. Proven by followers of Jesus over the centuries, the spiritual disciples are exercises that strengthen your endurance race on the road of growth. As you and your group continue down that road, you’ll see the signposts—joy, peace, kindness, and all the hallmarks of a faith that’s vital, real, and growing.

Sessions include:
1. It’s “Morphing” Time
2. Slowing Down and Celebrating
3. Praying and Confessing
4. Meditating on Scripture and Seeking Guidance
5. Practicing Servanthood, Finding Freedom
6. Going the Distance with a Well-Ordered Heart

The Life You’ve Always Wanted Curriculum Kit Revised includes:
1 – 90-minute DVD
1 – Leader’s guide (also sold separately, 9780310255871)
1 – Participant’s guide (also sold separately, 9780310255888)
1 – The Life You’ve Always Wanted hardcover book (also sold separately, 9780310246954)

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