{"product_id":"astonished-by-the-word-brian-d-russell-9781953495730","title":"Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstonished by the Word\u003c\/em\u003e recaptures an ancient way of engaging with Scripture that takes you beyond knowledge to whole-life transformation and a greater love of God and neighbor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the Idolatherapy tool - an experiential method that combines biblical studies with spiritual direction and contemplative practice - you will learn how to move from reading the text to allowing Scripture to read you, changing you from the inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how reading the Bible can bring you inner healing, help you understand yourself and God better, and become a more loving person as you walk through the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstonished by the Word \u003c\/em\u003eis a blueprint for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Approaching Scripture with fresh eyes and ears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Understanding who God is and how Scripture is authoritative in today's modern world\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Identifying and overcoming your biases and blocks when approaching the text\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Finding inner healing and transformation through your reading of Scripture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Learning how to integrate powerful ancient practices like Centering Prayer and Lectio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivina into your Bible reading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Growing in love of God and neighbor by reading the Bible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brian D. Russell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1953495737\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781953495730\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Invite Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian D. Russell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44202135945471,"sku":"9781953495730","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0e6776c8-400c-4885-9b15-bd02a95e095e.jpg?v=1691493418","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/astonished-by-the-word-brian-d-russell-9781953495730","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}