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Strong and Weak Bible Study

Strong and Weak Bible Study

by Andy Crouch and Jan Johnson

Throughout the Bible, we see that God entrusts each of us with authority as his image bearers, even as we remain vulnerable to loss and pain. To truly flourish, Andy Crouch argues, we must follow the way of Jesus. He perfectly blended authority and vulnerability and used his power for the liberation of others.In these six easy-to-use studies written by spiri… Read more…

Hearing God Bible Study

Hearing God Bible Study

by Dallas Willard and Jan Johnson

How can we hear and understand God's voice? For over thirty years, Dallas Willard's Hearing God has helped thousands of readers learn to develop a conversational relationship with God. Now Hearing God Bible Study guides you deeper into biblical texts and themes that are woven throughout Willard's beloved book.With these six easy-to-use studies, w… Read more…

Study and Meditation

Study and Meditation

by Jan Johnson

Reading the Bible is one of the most important spiritual disciplines we can engage in. Why is Bible study so significant? How can our attitude and approach affect what we get out of our reading? The way we approach the Bible affects our interaction with God. Learning to immerse ourselves in God's thoughts through study and meditation allows us to go deep… Read more…

When the Soul Listens: Finding Rest and Direction in Contemplative Prayer
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When the Soul Listens: Finding Rest and Direction in Contemplative Prayer

by Jan Johnson

Narrated by Johnson, Jan

Do you long for depth and authenticity in your relationship with God? Do you want purpose and daily direction but can’t seem to find the right prayer to receive it? When the Soul Listens will guide you away from formulas and step-by-step prayer plans toward contemplative prayer, “the lifestyle that allows you to experience God’s p… Read more…

When the Soul Listens: Finding Rest and Direction in Contemplative Prayer

When the Soul Listens: Finding Rest and Direction in Contemplative Prayer

by Jan Johnson

Do you long for depth and authenticity in your relationship with God? Do you want purpose and daily direction but can’t seem to find the right prayer to receive it? When the Soul Listens will guide you away from formulas and step-by-step prayer plans toward contemplative prayer, “the lifestyle that allows you to experience God’s presence,” writes aut… Read more…

Meeting God in Scripture: A Hands-On Guide to Lectio Divina

Meeting God in Scripture: A Hands-On Guide to Lectio Divina

by Jan Johnson

Dallas Willard Center Book Award FinalistJesus is speaking to us here and now.Lectio divina is a practice of Scripture reading that treats the Bible not only as a text to be examined, but also as the living Word of God spoken anew to us. Experienced Bible teacher Jan Johnson gives us forty Scripture meditations, organized topically, giving us the tools we ne… Read more…

Enjoying the Presence of God: Discovering Intimacy with God in the Daily Rhythms of Life

Enjoying the Presence of God: Discovering Intimacy with God in the Daily Rhythms of Life

by Jan Johnson

This book gives you the opportunity to surrender to God’s presence and enjoy just being with Him. Find contentment, peace, and encouragement from practicing spiritual disciplines, and learn simple, tangible insights into practicing God’s presence in everyday life.… Read more…

Hearing God Through the Year: A 365-Day Devotional

Hearing God Through the Year: A 365-Day Devotional

by Dallas Willard and Jan Johnson

A Guide for Drawing Close to GodBeing close to God means communicating with him. It requires both telling him what is on our hearts in prayer and understanding what he is saying to us. The second half of this conversation is so important—and so difficult. How do we hear God?In these daily devotionals, Dallas Willard helps us understand how we can know the … Read more…

Message: Solo: An Uncommon Devotional

Message: Solo: An Uncommon Devotional

by Jan Johnson, J.R. Briggs and Katie Peckham

Transform Your Quiet TimeToday’s world is all about now—a fast-moving, high-speed, on-demand lifestyle. But has this pace changed how we study the Bible?Our relationship with God is a journey, a walk where we grow closer to him each day. So it makes sense that reading and understanding scripture is a continual experience, not just a moment.This innovativ… Read more…

Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice: Experiments in Spiritual Transformation

Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice: Experiments in Spiritual Transformation

by Dallas Willard and Jan Johnson

Are you longing for life-changing transformation in your relationship with God?Get ready to find fresh illumination for your faith journey in this short and practical guide. Exploring over 60 carefully chosen selections from renowned author Dallas Willard’s bestseller Renovation of the Heart, this book offers powerful brief lessons for character formation.… Read more…

Invitation to the Jesus Life: Experiments in Christlikeness

Invitation to the Jesus Life: Experiments in Christlikeness

by Jan Johnson

To encounter Jesus daily and have a relationship with Him changes everything; our focus becomes eternal. Experience Jesus in such a way that His love-drenched, others-focused nature shapes your character. The spiritual practices in each chapter will challenge you to go deeper with Him.… Read more…

Abundant Simplicity: Discovering the Unhurried Rhythms of Grace

Abundant Simplicity: Discovering the Unhurried Rhythms of Grace

by Jan Johnson

Which activities give you energy and connect you with God? Do you know what behaviors are life-draining for you, separating you from God?Simplicity is about choosing the engaging, relational life we were meant to live. It means shedding obligation and pretension. It means spendingtimeenergymoneyin ways that help us become clear-headed. It means being intenti… Read more…