{"product_id":"designer-jesus-the-lifestory-of-a-disciple-hardcover","title":"Designer Jesus: The Lifestory of a Disciple - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeonard Sweet\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive a Designed Life: Unleash Your Faith with \u003cem\u003eDesigner Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDesigner Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e, Leonard Sweet illuminates the path of discipleship with a bold and vibrant brush, revealing a faith that is as fresh as it is ancient. From the opening declaration, \"Jesus is your design for living,\" Sweet jolts readers into a new understanding of what it means to follow Christ, rekindling the heart's rhythm with a message that is both timeless and timely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring book builds on Sweet's earlier work, \u003cem\u003eJesus Human\u003c\/em\u003e, (2023) by moving beyond belief (fides quae) to explore the active experience of faith (fides qua). Where \u003cem\u003eJesus Human\u003c\/em\u003e forged the guardrails of faith, \u003cem\u003eDesigner Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e traces the handrails of life. Sweet delves into the life of faith, guiding readers to paint their lifestories with the rich colors of faith, hope, and love. He draws from the deep wells of the past to make the ancient faith accessible and relevant to today's readers. With wisdom, wit, and whimsy, Sweet shows how a discipleship designed by Jesus is both classic classy and contemporary chic, providing meaning and mooring to a world adrift and unhinged. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet asserts that our identity is found not in doctrines, creeds, or labels, but in the risen, rising Christ and his Spirit. He emphasizes that following Jesus, even being \"little Christs\" (the literal meaning of \"Christian\"), is not about imitation or cloning, but about allowing Jesus to live his life through us, ultimately leading us to become our truest, most authentic selves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigner Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a book. It is a starting point for a life-changing journey. For those seeking a Christianity that transcends mere belief and becomes a transfigurative lifestory, \u003cem\u003eDesigner Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e readies you to live a designed life brimming with joy and passion. It not only inspires personal flourishing, but it also equips you to brighten the paths of others with their own lifestories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 556\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.19 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 27, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51776292258080,"sku":"9781636130248","price":50.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a4588b238f05f9d02926a1ae77281e02.webp?v=1780476263","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/designer-jesus-the-lifestory-of-a-disciple-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}