Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation

Astonished by the Word recaptures an ancient way of engaging with Scripture that takes you beyond knowledge to whole-life transformation and a greater love of God and neighbor.Using the Idolatherapy tool - an experiential method that combines biblical studies with spiritual direction and contemplative practice - you will learn how to move from reading the text to allowing Scripture to read you, changing you from the inside out.Discover how reading the Bible can bring you inner healing, help you understand yourself and God better, and become a more loving person as you walk through the world.Astonished by the Word is a blueprint for:Approaching Scripture with fresh eyes and earsUnderstanding who God is and how Scripture is authoritative in today's modern worldIdentifying and overcoming your biases and blocks when approaching the textFinding inner healing and transformation through your reading of ScriptureLearning how to integrate powerful ancient practices like Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina into your Bible readingGrowing in love of God and neighbor by reading the Bible