{"product_id":"the-work-of-the-soul-andrew-arndt-9798887697482","title":"The Work of the Soul: 40 Days with the Sayings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen struggles pull at your soul and spiritual enthusiasm fades or discouragement settles in, what helps you keep going? \u003ci\u003eThe Work of the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e devotional draws from the Desert Fathers and Mothers--early Christian men and women whose hard-won wisdom was forged in solitude, prayer, and daily faithfulness. Their counsel addresses the real inner battles believers still face: spiritual fatigue, distraction, temptation, judgment, and the quiet desire to quit. With vivid storytelling, clear explanation, and practical guidance, each day offers a \"word\" for the modern reader--inviting you to return to humility, cling to mercy, and rebuild your life around steady prayer and simple obedience. These ancient voices don't offer clichés or quick fixes; they offer a grounded path: stay faithful, stay prayerful, and let God rekindle joy over time. The result is a devotional that is both deeply spiritual and remarkably usable--helping readers cultivate endurance, discernment, and a calmer, truer walk with Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Arndt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798887697482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Whitaker House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Andrew Arndt","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48748278382847,"sku":"9798887697482","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-work-of-the-soul-andrew-arndt-9798887697482","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}