{"product_id":"water-from-a-deep-well-john-mark-comer-9781514017586","title":"Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"[This book] is a treasure. The first time I read it, I remember closing the final page and thinking to myself, \u003ci\u003eI wish I could make every single Christian on earth read this book\u003c\/i\u003e. ... John Chrysostom, Evagrius the Solitary, Julian of Norwich, Martin Luther, Dorothy Day, Dietrich Bonhoeffer--these saints and sages live on in me. And they can live on in you, too. They can enlarge and enrich your faith, one page at a time.\" \u003cb\u003e-- John Mark Comer, from the afterword \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient Faith for Modern Souls \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn AD 165, two men named Carpus and Papylus stood before the proconsul of Pergamum, charged with the crime of being Christians. Not even torture could make them deny Christ, so they were burned alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs my faithfulness as strong?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the fifth century, Melania the Younger and her husband, Pinian, distributed their enormous wealth to the poor and intentionally practiced the discipline of renunciation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCould living more simply deepen my trust in God? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the seventeenth century, Philipp Jakob Spener's love for the Word of God and his desire to help people apply the Bible to their daily life moved him to start \"Colleges of Piety,\" or small groups. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn what ways could commitment to community make me more like Christ? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history of Christianity has produced models of spiritual life, some very different from our own, that can enrich and enlarge our spiritual lives. These saints believed in the same God, followed the same Christ, read the same Bible, and walked in the same Spirit. And they lived wholeheartedly for God, like Perpetua, an early Christian martyr; Francis of Assisi, a medieval visionary; Philipp Jakob Spener, the founder of fifteenth-century small groups; and Dorothy Day, a servant of the poor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWater from a Deep Well\u003c\/i\u003e, Gerald Sittser opens to us the rich history of spirituality, helping us learn from the practices and stories of believers from the past who thirsted for God. \u003c\/b\u003eThese vibrant narratives reveal deep, powerful faith and demonstrate how old ways can bring new life to our spirituality today. These histories are deep waters from which we can drink to become faithful followers of Jesus, like those who came before us. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this revised edition, you'll find \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehistory, insights, and practical exercises for incorporating spiritual practices into your life; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea new chapter and updates throughout the book; and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea new afterword from John Mark Comer. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover the richness of ancient faith practices and renew your spiritual life with \u003ci\u003eWater from a Deep Well\u003c\/i\u003e. Whether you're discovering spiritual practices for the first time or seeking to deepen your journey with Christ, this book provides timeless guidance for spiritual growth, drawn from the wisdom of those who have walked the path before you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Mark Comer,Gerald L. Sittser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 151401758X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781514017586\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.99h x 6.00w x 0.96d","brand":"John Mark Comer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48517078155519,"sku":"9781514017586","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9b10cb79-7866-47c8-89ab-9acbdd8f1242.jpg?v=1778729751","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/water-from-a-deep-well-john-mark-comer-9781514017586","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}