An Ordinary Day with Jesus (Participant's Guide) [Paperback]

John Ortberg (Author), Ruth Haley Barton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2001

In the routine moments of an ordinary day . . . you can experience the reality of God's presence. Christ entered our broken world to give us life in all its fullness. Not just in pinnacle experiences, but in every situation, every relationship, every activity. As you learn to recognize and welcome Christ's presence into every moment, ordinary days become filled with a tangible sense of God's presence. Suddenly, you are experiencing all of life with God--not just Sundays or 'quiet times.' Even more, he is transforming you in the process. You begin to experience the kind of ongoing, close connection to God you've longed for. An Ordinary Day with Jesus show you how to: invite Christ to work alongside you recognize and hear the Holy Spirit's voice use the spiritual pathways that best connect you to God eliminate hurry and simplify your pace of life wake up and go to sleep in Jesus' name open everyday relationships to him, learning even from difficult people spend soul-replenishing time alone with God plan, commit to, and actually experience an entire day with Jesus Experiencing God's presence in your everyday life doesn't necessarily mean doing new things. It means doing the things you already do in new ways--with him. An ordinary day with Jesus truly can be the greatest day you've ever had. Best of all, it can lead to an extraordinary life!

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In the routine moments of an ordinary day . . . you can experience the reality of God’s presence.

Christ entered our broken world to give us life in all its fullness. Not just in pinnacle experiences, but in every situation, every relationship, every activity. As you learn to recognize and welcome Christ’s presence into every moment, ordinary days become filled with a tangible sense of God’s presence. Suddenly, you are experiencing all of life with God--not just Sundays or "quiet times." Even more, he is transforming you in the process. You begin to experience the kind of ongoing, close connection to God you’ve longed for.

An Ordinary Day with Jesus show you how to: invite Christ to work alongside you recognize and hear the Holy Spirit’s voice use the spiritual pathways that best connect you to God eliminate hurry and simplify your pace of life wake up and go to sleep in Jesus’ name open everyday relationships to him, learning even from difficult people spend soul-replenishing time alone with God plan, commit to, and actually experience an entire day with Jesus

Experiencing God’s presence in your everyday life doesn’t necessarily mean doing new things. It means doing the things you already do in new ways--with him. An ordinary day with Jesus truly can be the greatest day you’ve ever had. Best of all, it can lead to an extraordinary life!

About the Author

John Ortberg is a pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California. He is the bestselling author of When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box; The Life You've Always Wanted; and If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. He and his wife Nancy, have three children. SPANISH BIO: John Ortberg es pastor de la iglesia Presbiteriana de Menlo Park en la ciudad de Menlo Park, California. Es el autor de los exitos de venta: Dios esta mas cerca de lo que crees, La vida que siempre has querido, Todos son normales hasta que los conoces, Si quieres caminar sobre las aguas, tienes que salir de la barca, y Un amor mas alla de la razon. el y su esposa, Nancy, tienen tres hijos.

Ruth Haley Barton is founder of The Transforming Center (www.thetransformingcenter.org), a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors and Christian leaders. A teacher, spiritual director, and retreat leader, she has served on the pastoral staff of several churches including Willow Creek Community Church and is the author of numerous books and resources on the spiritual life including Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership, Sacred Rhythms, and Invitation to Solitude and Silence. SPANISH BIO: Ruth Haley Barton recibio su educacion y entrenamiento como directora espiritual, lider de retiros, y maestra en la Facultad Wheaton en Illinois, en el Seminario Northern en Lombard, Illinois y el Instituto de Estudios Pastorales de la Universidad Loyola en Chicago. Es presidente fundadora del Centro Transformador, profesora auxiliar en la Escuela Universitaria de Graduados Wheaton, el Seminario Northern y la Escuela Universitaria de Graduados Mars Hill. Ademas, es autora de recursos de formacion espiritual y de varios libros incluyendo, Momentos Sagrados y Una invitacion al silencio y quietud. Ruth, su esposo Chris y su familia residen en el area de Chicago.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Student/Stdy Gde edition (December 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310245869
• ISBN-13: 978-0310245865
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #681,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: An Ordinary Day with Jesus (Participant's Guide) (Paperback)

This book and study guide gives practical ways to stay in touch with Jesus all throughout your day and week. Giving practical ways to invite Him into your thinking and working each day. The main thing I learned (or was reminded of) was that Worship and walk with Jesus is a conscience effort. You need to allow Jesus to walk with you through EVERYTHING you do. We did this study as a small group (12-18 people). The discussions were great and the video added another dimension that held attention and was a wonderful springboard to further discussion. We may do it again with another group!! A super "growth potential" tool for small groups.