{"product_id":"the-deeply-formed-life-five-transformative-values-to-root-us-in-the-way-of-jesus-paperback","title":"The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRich Villodas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePete Scazzero\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuring our chaotic times, discover five forgotten values that can spark internal growth and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ehelp us reconcile our Christian faith with the complexities of race, sexuality, and social justice.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE \u003ci\u003eCHRISTIANITY TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e BOOK AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMost believers live in the state of \"being a Christian\" without ever being deeply formed by Christ. Our pace is too frenetic to be in union with God, and we don't know how to quiet our hearts and minds to be present. Our emotions are unhealthy and compartmentalized. We feel unable to love well or live differently from the rest of the world--to live as people of the good news. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew York pastor Rich Villodas says we must restore balance, focus, and meaning for our souls. \u003ci\u003eThe Deeply Formed Life\u003c\/i\u003e lays out a fresh vision for spiritual breakthrough following five key values: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Contemplative Rhythms Value: \u003c\/b\u003e slowing down our lives to be with God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Racial Justice Value: \u003c\/b\u003e examining a multi-layered approach to pursuing racial justice and reconciliation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Interior Examination Value: \u003c\/b\u003e looking beneath the surface of our lives to live free and love well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Sexual Wholeness Value: \u003c\/b\u003e exploring how our sexuality connects with our spirituality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Missional Presence Value: \u003c\/b\u003e living as the presence of Christ in a broken world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Deeply Formed Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a roadmap to live in the richly rooted place we all yearn for: a place of communion with God, a place where we find our purpose. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Deeply Formed Life\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Deeply Formed Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for our time. Honest, wise, insightful, funny, and--above all--deep. The way Rich and New Life Fellowship hold emotional health and racial justice together is beyond inspiring. This is spiritual formation for the future of the church.\"\u003cb\u003e--John Mark Comer, pastor of teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I've studied the Bible under Pastor Rich's leadership for close to a decade. The core values he shares in this book serve as guidance, not only for how we should live as Christians in an ever-changing world but also for how we can live a life of purpose--that consistently and enthusiastically points to Jesus.\"\u003cb\u003e--Susan Kelechi Watson, actress from the awardwinning television series \u003ci\u003eThis Is Us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich Villodas\u003c\/b\u003e is the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large, multiracial church with more than seventy-five countries represented in Elmhurst, Queens. Rich graduated with a BA in pastoral ministry and theology from Nyack College. He went on to complete his master's of divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary. He enjoys reading widely, and preaching and writing on contemplative spirituality, justice-related issues, and the art of preaching. He's been married to Rosie since 2006 and they have two beautiful children, Karis and Nathan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 31, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767453483296,"sku":"9780525654407","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bee9095c82d4208fbb725d7aff4d3308.webp?v=1780311325","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-deeply-formed-life-five-transformative-values-to-root-us-in-the-way-of-jesus-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}