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Take a casual survey of how people practice their faith, and you
might reasonably conclude that Jesus spent his life going door to
door offering private lessons, complete with chalkboard and pop
quizzes. We think about God in the comfort of our own minds, in
isolation from one another; meanwhile the world waits for a people
to practice the way of Jesus together. Mark Scandrette contends
that Jesus has in mind something more lively for us: not a
classroom so much as a kingdom, where our formation takes place not
only in our heads but in our hearts and our bodies, and in the
company of one another, in a way that blesses the world we've been
entrusted with. InPracticing the Way of Jesus Scandrette draws from
his experience as a spiritual director and leader of an intentional
community, as well as the best contemporary thinking on kingdom
spirituality, to paint a picture of life lived together, in the way
of Jesus--which is another way of saying life lived to the full.
What if we lived in a world of abundance? In the Beatitudes, Jesus
offers nine sayings that move us beyond our first instincts and
instead embrace the deeper reality of the kingdom of God. They name
the illusions and false beliefs that have kept us chained and
imprisoned. We've learned to live from a mentality of anxiety and
greed, but what if a world of abundance with solace and comfort are
actually near? We've learned to live by striving, competition, and
comparison, but what if we all have equal dignity and worth? Mark
Scandrette shows how the Beatitudes invite us into nine new
postures for life. Instead of living in fear, we can choose radical
love. It's often assumed that the good life is only for the most
wealthy, attractive, and powerful. Poor, sad, and suffering people
are left out. But the ninefold path of the Beatitudes is for
everyone. Whatever your story, whatever your struggle, wherever you
find yourself, this way is available to you.
Renew your imagination for what family life can be. Many of us feel
overwhelmed about the prospect of raising children in our
high-performance, rapid-pace culture. Reflecting on difficulties
from our own families of origin can increase our doubt and
insecurity about being a good parent. Positive examples of family
life can seem few and far between. Mark and Lisa Scandrette
understand these challenges, and in Belonging and Becoming they
cast a compelling vision of what the family can be. They offer
wisdom from the joys and struggles of their own life, and practical
guidance for creating a healthy and deeply rooted family culture.
Whether you've been a parent for some time, you're just starting
out, or you're only starting to think about it, this book will
inspire you to take new steps toward family thriving. Now more than
ever, we need a new vision for family that is creative,
intentional, soulful, and globally aware. Whatever the make up of
your household, your family can be a space of belonging, where each
person feels safe, loved, cherished and cared for, and a place of
becoming, where each person is supported to to develop who they are
for the good of the world.
If you already own a copy of Free, use the password found on page
223 in the Group Learning Guide to access eight supplementary
videos. Why does chasing the good life make us feel so bad? We
dream big and spend our money and time chasing our dreams--only to
find ourselves exhausted, deeply in debt and spiritually empty.
Mark and Lisa Scandrette realized at the beginning of their lives
together that what they want, what they need and what they were
being told to want didn't sync up. In Free Mark (with a little help
from Lisa) shares the secrets of how they bought a home and raised
a family debt-free in the most expensive city in the United
States--and how they've enjoyed good relationships, good adventures
and good food along the way. Packed with helpful exercises for
getting a handle on your money story, and designed for healing and
generative money conversations with friends, Free gives you a path
to financial freedom and spiritual flourishing that awakens your
heart and energizes your soul. Includes access to group study guide
and 8 video sessions.
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