John Mark Comer

Who are you becoming? That was the question nagging Pastor Comer. Within the pages of this book, readers will find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favor of a slower, simpler way of life.

How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Garden City, by popular pastor and writer, John Mark Comer, is a fresh take on our work, our calling, and finding our purpose. Comer explores the scriptures to discover God s original intent for how we are meant to spend our time. It s about the reality that what we do matters, just as much as who we are---and a reminder that we were never meant to pull the two apart."

Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human.

Garden City

"The bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry equips readers to recognize the lies and resist the forces that seek to steal their happiness, wholeness, and holiness"--

Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace

Live No Lies

In God Has a Name pastor and writer, John Mark Comer, shares a fresh yet ancient way to understand God. Comer speaks to today s seekers and believers trying to understand who God is and what He s like by focusing on God s own powerful statement about himself."

God Has a Name

God. Love. Marriage. Sex. And the never-ending story of male and female.

Loveology

Anxiety, Depression, and Life After Melancholy

My Name Is Hope

The New York Times bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Live No Lies reveals the obstacles holding us back from authentically following Jesus and presents countercultural practices to connect us with a vibrant, lifelong faith. 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 teacher John Mark Comer unpacks God's vision for the journey of our soul. In this powerful and practical work, he explains his core philosophy of spiritual formation to help us form a "rule of life." Along the way he offers rich cultural insight, deep biblical teaching, and his honest and hopeful view of the potential of each human soul. By simply following Jesus and embracing countercultural practices around hospitality, Sabbath, simplicity, scripture, and community, Comer invites us to lay aside our assumptions about discipleship and embrace apprenticeship under Jesus as a way of life. Do you feel like there's more to life? You're right. Now come discover just how much life awaits you.

Be with Jesus. Become like him. Live as he did.

Practicing the Way

In the beginning, God created Adam. Then he made Eve. And ever since we’ve been picking up the pieces. Loveology is just that—a theology of love. With an autobiographical thread that turns a book into a story, pastor and speaker John Mark Comer shares about 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. Loveology starts with marriage and works backward. Comer deals with sexuality, romance, singleness, and what it means to be male and female; ending with a raw, uncut, anything goes Q and A dealing with the most asked questions about sexuality and relationships. This is a book for singles, engaged couples, and the newly married—both inside and outside the church—who want to learn what the Scriptures have to say about sexuality and relationships. For those who are tired of Hollywood’s propaganda, and the church’s silence. And for people who want to ask the why questions and get intelligent, nuanced, grace-and-truth answers, rooted in the Scriptures.

God. Love. Marriage. Sex. And the Never-Ending Story of Male and Female.

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. 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.

Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did

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. 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 compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favour of a slower, simpler way of life.

On Suffering Lovingly

We Don’t Know What’s Going to Happen and That’s Okay

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. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, the Community Practice from Practicing the Way offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, guided readings, and additional resources to help you and your community. This guide will equip you to: • 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. 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

A Four-Session Guide to Cultivating Community in the Way of Jesus

The Community Practice

Discover how to share the good news of Jesus with those around you in this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way. In our culture we are often encouraged to keep our beliefs to ourselves, but the practice of sharing the good news of Jesus is both transformative and necessary. The Witness Practice offers a practical, accessible approach to incorporating this vital spiritual discipline into your daily life. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, this guide provides spiritual exercises, reflection questions, Scripture readings, and additional resources to help you and your community. This course guide will equip you to experience the power of witnessing as you learn to: Open up your life to those around you, sharing the good news of Jesus in ordinary, everyday ways Join God in what he is already doing in the lives of people you care about Practice genuine, meaningful hospitality that invites guests into God's community of love Attune your heart to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in your interactions with others Discover in the practice of witness a deep life in Jesus that can only be experienced when we generously share it with others.

A Four-Session Guide to Bear Witness to the Good News of Jesus in Our Cultural Moment

The Witness Practice

Inspired by John Mark Comer's New York Times bestseller Practicing the Way, this official companion to the Practicing the Way Course is an eight-session introduction to following Jesus in the modern era. The Practicing the Way Course, available free online, is designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. This full-color companion guide helps you practice, reflect, and dialogue with your community as you walk through the Course together to experience real, lasting transformation. Inside, you'll find resources like: - Helpful tips to get the most out of each session of the Course - Supplemental resources to dive deeper after each session - Real-life exercises to help put each session into practice - Additional prayers and liturgies

An Eight-Session Primer on Spiritual Formation

The Practicing the Way Course Companion Guide

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.

A Four-Session Companion Guide to Help You Experience the Joy of Giving

The Generosity Practice

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

A Four-Session Guide to Solitude in the Way of Jesus

The Solitude 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

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