John Mark Comer

John Mark Comer on New York Timesin bestsellerkirjailija, jonka kansainvälinen menestysteos Live No Lies ilmestyy nyt suomeksi. Varustaudu taistelemaan niitä valheita vastaan, jotka pyrkivät riistämään rauhasi ja vapautesi! Jeesuksen varhaiset seuraajat kehittivät mallin tätä taistelua varten ja tunnistivat kolme sielun vihollista: Paholaisen, lihan ja maailman. Elä ilman valheita ammentaa Raamatun viisautta ja tuo nämä kolme vihollista tähän aikaan, keskelle modernin maailman maallistumista ja monimutkaisuutta. Tässä rohkeassa ja käytännönläheisessä kirjassa John Mark Comer paljastaa, miten valheet vääristävät meitä hengellisesti ja tarjoaa strategisen suunnitelman niiden voittamiseksi. On aika alkaa voittaa. On aika elää ilman valheita.

John Mark Comer on New York Timesin bestsellerkirjailija, jonka kansainvälinen menestysteos Ruthless Elimination of Hurry ilmestyy nyt suomeksi. Teo on vahva emotionaalinen ja hengellinen puheenvuoro kiirettä vastaan ja hitaamman, yksinkertaisemman elämäntavan puolesta. “Kuka minusta on tulossa?” Tämä kysymys vaivasi pastori ja kirjailija John Mark Comeria. Ulospäin hän vaikutti menestyvältä, mutta sisäisesti tilanne oli toinen. Hän kääntyi luotettavan mentorinsa puoleen ja sai kullanarvoisen neuvon: “Eliminoi kiire armotta elämästäsi. Kiire on hengellisen elämän suurin vihollinen.” Se ei ollut hänen odottamansa vastaus, mutta se oli - ja on yhä - vastaus, jota hän tarvitsee. Liian usein yritämme hoitaa modernin elämän toksisuuden oireita sen sijaan, että etsisimme ongelman juurisyytä. Yhä useammat äänet osoittavat kiirettä tai jatkuvaa kiireellisyyttä monen pahan alkulähteeksi. Tämän kirjan sivuilta löydät kiehtovan tiekartan siihen, kuinka pysyt henkisesti hyvinvoivana ja hengellisesti elävänä nykymaailman kaaoksen keskellä.

From New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way, these simple, beautiful meditations offer a way to enter into the beauty of the Sabbath day and keep it holy, integrating spiritual formation into your personal and communal faith practice. God designed the Sabbath to be a day like no other. It is an aftertaste of Eden - a time when all was as it was meant to be. And it is a forestate of eternity, of the "new heavens and new earth" - a day in which we anticipate and act out our glorious future as the people of God fully set free from the curse and made new under his good rule. This collection of readings and Bible passages serves as your invitation into an intentional Sabbath practice, helping you to pause, along with your family or faith community, and more fully experience a day set apart, with four sections designed to help you to Stop Rest Delight Worship Discover for yourself how Sabbath can be the best day of your week, and the anchor of your entire life with God, as you practice eternity by keeping this day holy.

Discover how to step away from the noise of life and into a place of encounter with this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way. In our hyper-connected, constantly buzzing world, the practice of solitude is both countercultural and essential. The Solitude Practice provides a practical, accessible approach to incorporating this vital spiritual discipline into your life. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, this guide offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, guided readings, and additional resources to help you and your community. This course guide will equip you to experience the power of solitude as you learn to: Create a daily rhythm of quiet time with God Encounter your true self and address avoided emotions Combat spiritual enemies through Scripture-based reflection Deepen your intimacy with God through listening and loving presence Discover how stepping away from distractions can lead to a transformed life, deeper self-awareness, and a renewed connection with God and others. Part of a series of nine core practices that together build a Rule of Life for following Jesus in the modern world, each guide can be read individually or together in any order: The Sabbath Practice The Prayer Practice The Fasting Practice The Solitude Practice The Generosity Practice The Scripture Practice The Community Practice The Service Practice The Witness Practice

Discover how to serve with genuine love in a time of self-interest and overwhelming need through this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way. In a world where self-interest too often takes precedence, service is a defining characteristic of those who apprentice under Jesus. The Service Practice features a practical, accessible approach to integrating service to others into your daily life. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, this guide offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, guided readings, and additional resources to help you and your community. This course guide will equip you to experience the power of a neglected discipline as you learn to: Embrace a lifestyle of love and acting on behalf of others, following the example of Jesus Imitate the radical availability of Jesus and reframe interruptions as invitations Value community engagement and notice the needs of others around you Practice intentional acts of service where you are, starting today, in your everyday life Discover how a life of service can lead to a transformed heart, meaningful connections with others, and a deepened sense of purpose. Part of a series of nine core practices that together build a Rule of Life for following Jesus in the modern world, each guide can be read individually or together in any order: The Sabbath Practice The Prayer Practice The Fasting Practice The Solitude Practice The Generosity Practice The Scripture Practice The Community Practice The Service Practice The Witness Practice

Learn how to cultivate a deeper union with God through intentional, multifaceted prayer in this practical, accessible guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way. In the hurry, distraction, and noise of the modern world, few things are more difficult, or more rewarding, than developing a life of prayer. As an apprentice of Jesus, it is vital to set aside time to be more deeply connected with the Father. This Companion Guide to the Prayer Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings to lead you into a richer experience of prayer. Featuring four engaging video sessions, the Prayer Practice is designed to be run with your community and is available online for free. This guide will help you: - Develop a daily rhythm of prayer using both liturgical and personal approaches - Engage in various forms of prayer, including gratitude, lament, and intercession - Listen to God's voice through practices like Lectio Divina - Move beyond words to experience contemplative union with God Discover how dedicating intentional time to communicate and commune with God can lead to a transformed life, deeper spiritual growth, and a renewed sense of partnership with God in the world.

In a lonely, fractured culture, Jesus offers a new kind of family. Discover the communal Way of Jesus through this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way. Despite the unprecedented connectivity of the modern era, our time is marked by isolation, transience, and superficiality. But Jesus invites his followers into genuine relationships, not just around a stage, but around a table - a place that offers intimacy, joy, healing, and commitment. This Companion Guide to the Community Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings. The Community Practice features four sessions designed to be run with your community and is available online for free. This guide will help you: - Build rhythms of intentional connection with others - Create safe spaces in which to share your joys and sorrows - Confess your brokenness and begin healing - Develop committed relationships that grow in mature love Living in community in our time of radical individualism is not always easy - but it's beautiful, opening us to healing, happiness, and love.

Learn how to sit at the feet of Jesus through pages of Scripture in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way. In an impatient, hurried, and quick-to-critique culture, Scripture can seem dry and tedious - just one more task on our religious to-do list. This approach is tragic because we miss out on the life-giving experience of sitting at the feet of Jesus. But as we learn to read with hearts open to Jesus and with an awareness of Scripture's cultural and literary backdrop, we can experience it as a channel to God. This Companion Guide to the Scripture Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings. Featuring four engaging video sessions, the Scripture Practice is designed to be run with your community and is available online for free. This guide will help you: - Approach Scripture with the heart of an apprentice - Integrate the Hebrew practice of biblical meditation - Embrace the cultural and literary depth of Scripture for fruitful study - Develop an "inner library" through the memorization of Scripture Learn how to read Scripture in such a way that the presence of Jesus shapes not only your thinking but also the kind of person you become.

Learn how the powerful yet neglected spiritual discipline of fasting can awaken your entire being to a deep hunger for God, in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way. In our culture of constant consumption, the biblical practice of fasting is both countercultural and transformative. This Companion Guide to the Fasting Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings. Featuring four engaging video sessions, the Fasting Practice is designed to be run with your community and is available online for free. This guide will help you: Understand the invitation to fast as a rhythm or a response Offer your whole self to God in surrender Grow in holiness by integrating mind and body Amplify both your prayers to God and God’s voice to you Stand in solidarity with the poor and against injustice Discover how incorporating fasting as a way of life can lead to a deeper connection with God, a renewed sense of purpose, and a more embodied apprenticeship.

In our era of chronic exhaustion, learn how setting aside 24 hours to stop, rest, delight, and worship restores joy and spiritual vitality in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way. This Companion Guide to the Sabbath Practice from Practicing the Way provides a practical, accessible approach to incorporating this life-giving rhythm into your weekly routine. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, this guide offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and additional resources to help you and your community experience Sabbath as the best part of your week. This guide will help you: - Understand the biblical foundations of Sabbath - Learn to "stop" and align with a rhythm God built into the fabric of creation - Develop personal practices for meaningful rest, play, and communal celebration - Resist internal and external forces that war against Sabbath - Cultivate a spirit of worship that extends throughout your week Discover how setting aside 24 hours can transform every day of your week, leading to a deeper connection with God, others, and your own soul.

Discover the counterintuitive joy and freedom found in generosity--a Practice that reflects our happy, generous God--in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way. In a world driven by consumerism and self-interest, the ancient biblical practice of generosity is both radical and transformative. This Companion Guide to the Generosity Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, and guided readings across four sessions and an optional bonus session. Featuring four engaging video sessions, the Generosity Practice course is designed to be run with your community and is available online for free. This guide will help you: - Lean into Jesus' teaching that there is more joy in giving than receiving - Identify and combat the culture of consumerism and greed - Embrace the biblical concept of stewardship in all areas of life - Develop a heart for the poor and marginalized - Create a sustainable plan for generous living Experience a life of purpose, joy, and deeper connection with God and others through the Practice of generosity.

John Mark Comer, the New York Times bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Live No Lies, shows readers what is holding them back from authentically following Jesus - and reveals the countercultural practices to connect us with a vibrant lifelong faith. "One of the most important books I have read in a decade... If we would all follow in this way, our lives would change and the world would change." Jennie Allen, author of Get Out of Your Head and Find Your People We all have experienced unwanted parts of our spiritual journey: distance from God, gaps in our character, the fear that our lives will be trivial and empty... Jesus is calling us into more. Calling us to be shaped in his likeness. To experience his abundance of life. But how, practically, can we do that? By becoming his apprentice. By practicing the Way. Outlining the timeless process of being with Jesus, becoming like him, and living as he did, bestselling author and pastoral voice John Mark Comer delineates God's vision for the journey of our soul. In this powerful and practical work, he defines his core philosophy of spiritual formation to help us form a "rule of life." Along the way, readers benefit from his rich cultural insight, deep biblical teaching, and honest and hopeful view of the potential of each human soul. You feel like there's more to life than this? You're right. Now come discover just how much life awaits you.

The problem isn't so much that we tell lies but that we live them. You are at war against lies. . .but you can defeat them.The Live No Lies Bible Study draws from biblical truth and the wisdom of past saints to help you see how each of our soul's enemies—the devil, the flesh, and the world—rob us of hope; sabotage our peace; and wreak havoc on our physical, emotional, and spiritual health.You'll learn how to unmask these lies and develop a strategy to fight back against deception by standing firmly on the truth we believe.This video study guide with bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry John Mark Comer has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all four video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).Each session looks at specific ways lies infiltrate your life and how you can eradicate them with the living truth of God's Word and the ancient wisdom of the saints. Together, they will help you win the war so that the truth sets you free from the lies that have been holding you back.Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Un Bestseller de la Asociaci n de Editoriales Cristianas (EPAC)- Un alegato emocional y espiritual contra la prisa y a favor de una forma de vida m s sencilla y m s lenta. "Siendo alguien muy familiarizado con la enfermedad de la prisa, me doy cuenta de que necesitaba este libro urgentemente ". -Scott Harrison, autor de Thirst / Sed, bestseller del New York Times . " En qui n me estoy convirtiendo?" Esa pregunta le molestaba e incomodaba constantemente al pastor y autor John Mark Comer. En el exterior parec a muy exitoso pero, por dentro, las cosas no luc an muy bien. As que se dirigi a su mentor en busca de orientaci n y le escuch decir estas palabras: "Elimina, sin piedad, la prisa de tu vida. La prisa es el gran enemigo de la vida espiritual". No era la respuesta que esperaba o r, pero fue y sigue siendo la respuesta que necesitaba. Con frecuencia, tratamos los s ntomas t xicos de nuestras vidas modernas, en lugar de identificar la causa. Un n mero creciente de voces est n se alando a la prisa o el ajetreo como la ra z de muchos males. En este libro, encontrar s una fascinante hoja de ruta para mantenerse emocionalmente saludable y espiritualmente vivo dentro del caos de nuestro mundo moderno. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION "Who are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. By outward metrics, everything appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: "Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life." It wasn't the response he expected, but it continues to be the answer he needs. ECPA BESTSELLER - A compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favor of a slower, simpler way of life "As someone all too familiar with 'hurry sickness, ' I desperately needed this book."--Scott Harrison, New York Times best-selling author of Thirst "Who am I becoming?" That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. Outwardly, he appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: "Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life." It wasn't the response he expected, but it was--and continues to be--the answer he needs. Too often we treat the symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness, as a root of much evil. Within the pages of this book, you'll find a fascinating roadmap to staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world."

With warmth and encouragement Pastor John Mark Comer, author of ECPA Bestseller The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, offers guidance and advice to help you recognise the lies and resist the forces that seek to steal your happiness, wholeness and holiness. As Christians, we’re all at war with three fierce adversaries of the soul that feed us deceptive ideas to harm our spiritual well-being: the world, the flesh and the devil. Live No Lies parses out the tactics, strengths and weaknesses of these enemies, giving you a clear battle plan and spiritual practices to outwit and overcome these evils. Skilfully weaving together uplifting wisdom and reassuring, practical guidance, this is a book for anyone looking for everyday disciplines to help them care for their soul. Live No Lies will equip you with all you need to make practices for resisting evil an active part of your spiritual formation, and leave you motivated to find happiness and peace in Jesus. That tug-of-war in your chest for wholeness? Those lies that sabotage your peace? It's time to identify them, and defeat them.

Welcome to Deliverance-a theological and experiential journey in dealing with evil so people can be set free to live as Jesus promised."Jon Thompson has become a leading voice on deliverance ministry, especially those of us facing a rise in demonic manifestations in secular cities. Jon has been beyond helpful-wise, experienced, thoughtful, biblical, and deeply prophetic." -- John Mark Comer, Pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry"Following on the heels of his dynamite Convergence, Jon Thompson now tackles the huge issue of deliverance. I have read a lot on this subject throughout the fifty years I have been in ministry, but nothing is as comprehensive, as Biblically and theologically thorough, and as practically accessible as Deliverance. Bible-book by Bible-book, Jon leads us through the truth about the ministry of deliverance. And then step-by-step, Jon walks us into the nitty-gritty dynamics of such ministry in the local church. Would that this book had been available the last few decades. Thank God it is available now " -- Darrell Johnson, Teaching Fellow at Regent College and author of Discipleship on the Edge and The Glory of Preaching"This is an amazing resource around topics many would rather avoid but which is as real as anything else we face today in ministry. Jon has done a great job laying out the theological/biblical teachings on the demonic and spiritual realm and the practical/pragmatic realities from years of actual on-the-ground practical ministry. This book will serve you so well as a Christian, a leader, or just someone interested in this extremely important topic." -- Mark Clark, Senior Pastor of Village Church and author of The Problem of God and The Problem of Jesus----Most Christians would agree that we are the only ones on earth equipped to help our family, friends, and neighbours when it comes to supernatural evil. Or at least we say we believe it. We say "yes" intellectually, but when it comes to actually dealing with evil, many of us are afraid and feel out of our depth.What does the Bible really say about the demonic?How did Christians deal with this in various cultures over 2000 years?Do we even need this conversation?For pastor and theologian, Jon Thompson, this has been a journey more than 20 years in the making as he and his church found themselves working through how to help desperate people and still remain rooted in Scripture.In this book, Jon will lead you on a journey through the pages of Scripture and the experiences of Christians throughout the centuries as he outlines what has always been universally applicable when dealing with evil and what must be adapted to fit our different churches and cultures.Topics include: The Scriptural basis for deliveranceDeliverance throughout church historyAn explanation of spiritual authorityThe role of spiritual gifts in deliverance ministryAn evaluation of the five major deliverance modelsOutline of a mixed model approach to deliveranceNo matter our history, theology, bias, pain, or disbelief, we all need to engage in this conversation because there are people all around us who desperately need to be set free to live as Jesus promised.About the Author: Jon Thompson is the Senior Pastor of Sanctus Church, a multi-site church of over 3,000 people in the Greater Toronto Area where he has been on staff for more than 20 years. Under Jon's leadership, Sanctus is characterized by dynamic Biblical teaching, vibrant community groups, compelling media, and powerful times in worship. Jon has a Master of Theological Studies from Tyndale Seminary and a Doctorate of Missiology from Fuller Seminary.

Discover wisdom from Scripture that will help you navigate the confusing waters of love and relationships in today’s world.In Loveology, pastor and New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer helps you understand what the Bible has to say about sexuality, romance, singleness, and what it means to be male and female.In the beginning, God created Adam. Then he made Eve. And ever since we've been picking up the pieces. Love and hate. Marriage and divorce. Sexuality and adultery. Romance and heartache. Love is the source of our highest highs and lowest lows. We see the messiness of love all around us and are left with so many questions about what love really is.Amid all this confusion and pain, Loveology offers you a fresh, hopeful, biblical perspective on love that starts with marriage and works backward. Comer helps you understand what is right in male/female relationships—what God intended in the Garden. And about what is wrong—the fallout in a post-Eden world. Comer shows how when you let Scripture transform your understanding of love it will transform your relationships and your life.This book brings honesty, wit, and compassion to one of life’s most beautiful and challenging areas and ends with a raw, uncut, anything-goes Q and A dealing with the most asked questions about sexuality and relationships.Loveology is for singles, engaged couples, and the newly married—both inside and outside the church—who want to learn what the Bible has to say about sexuality and relationships. If you want to ask the why questions and get intelligent, nuanced answers that are rooted in the Scriptures, this book is for you.

A profound exploration of the ache for quiet in a chaotic, noisy time of overstimulation and distraction - and the transformative effects of solitude, silence, and stillness - from the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Modern living is inundated with noise, busyness, and a digital cycle fueled by outrage and fear. We are anxious, overstimulated, exhausted, and bone-dry in our souls. We ache for God yet can barely pay attention. Drawing on the wisdom of the contemplative tradition and spiritual practices that date back to the earliest centuries of the church, Comer invites readers to rediscover an ancient path of quiet, peace, and serenity - to step out of the chronic noise and constant motion of the modern world into the still, silent presence of the God of peace. What The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry was to the speed of the modern world, this book is to the noise of it. As with the pace of modern living, the volume of the modern world can cut off our hearts from God, colonize our minds, and make "practicing the presence of God" virtually impossible. It can damage our bodies and degrade our spirits. Comer is convinced quiet is the antidote - not just the quiet of a retreat or a morning hour, but an intentional quest to de-noise your overall life. And in doing so, to live just a little slower and softer before God.