{"product_id":"we-make-the-road-by-walking-a-year-long-quest-for-spiritual-formation-reorientation-and-activation","title":"We Make the Road by Walking: A Year-Long Quest for Spiritual Formation, Reorientation, and Activation","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPreface: What This Book Is about and How to Use It -- Introduction: Seeking Aliveness -- Part I. Alive in the Story of Creation -- 1. Awe a net Wonder -- 2. Being Human -- 3. A World of Meaning -- 4. The Drama of Desire -- 5. In over Our Heads -- 6. Plotting Goodness -- 7. It's Not Too Late -- 8. Rivalry or Reconciliation? -- 9. Freedom! -- 10. Getting Slavery out of the People -- 11. From Ugliness, a Beauty Emerges -- 12. Stories That Shape Us -- 13. The Great Conversation -- First Quarter Queries -- Part II. Alive in the Adventure of Jesus -- 14. Promised Land, Promised Time -- 15. Women on the Edge -- 16. Keep Herod in Christmas -- 17. Surprising People -- 17A. The Light Has Come (Christmas Eve) -- 18. Sharing Gifts (Sunday on or after Christmas Day) -- 19. Jesus Coming of Age -- 20. Join the Adventure! -- 21. Significant and Wonderful -- 22. Jesus the Teacher -- 23. Jesus and the Multitudes -- 24. Jesus and Hell -- 25. Jesus, Violence, and Power -- 26. Making It Real -- Second Quarter Queries -- Part III. Alive in a Global Uprising -- 27. A New Identity -- 28. A New Path to Aliveness -- 29. Your Secret Life -- 30. Why We Worry, Why We Judge -- 31. The Choice Is Yours -- 32. Peace March {Palm Sunday) -- 32A. A Table. A Basin. Some Food. Some Friends. (Holy Thursday) -- 32B. Everything Must Change (Good Friday) -- 32C. Doubt. Darkness. Despair. (Holy Saturday) -- 33. The Uprising Begins (Easter Sunday) -- 34. The Uprising of Fellowship -- 35. The Uprising of Discipleship -- 36. The Uprising of Worship -- 37. The Uprising of Partnership -- 38. The Uprising of Stewardship -- 39. Whatever the Hardship, Keep Rising Up! -- Third Quarter Queries -- Part TV. Alive in the Spirit of God -- 40. The Spirit Is Moving! (Pentecost Sunday) -- 41. Moving with the Spirit -- 42. Spirit of Love: Loving God -- 43. Spirit of Love: Loving Neighbor -- 44. Spirit of Love: Loving Self -- 45. Spirit of Unity and Diversity -- 46. Spirit of Service -- 47. The Spirit Conspiracy -- 48. Spirit of Power -- 49. Spirit of Holiness -- 50. Spirit of Life -- 51. Spirit of Hope -- 52. God in the End 259 Fourth Quarter Queries -- Appendix I. Liturgical Resources -- Appendix II. Five Guidelines for Learning Circles -- Dedication and Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrian D. McLaren\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, speaker, activist, public theologian, and a popular conference speaker and frequent guest lecturer for denominational and ecumenical leadership gatherings in the U.S. and internationally. A Theologian-in-Residence at Life in the Trinity Ministry, Brian has written over a dozen books, including \n\u003ci\u003eWhy Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eEverything Must Change\u003ci\u003e. Brian is also an active and popular blogger, a musician, and an avid outdoor enthusiast. He is married to Grace, and they have four adult children. Learn more at his website, www.brianmclaren.net.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is one of the most remarkable documents in recent Christian writings...There is no evangelizing here, and no preaching, only a sinewy, but orderly and open, presentation of the faith that holds. The result is as startling as it is beautiful.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003ePhyllis Tickle, author, The Age of the Spirit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Brian McLaren has a talent for expressing theological viewpoints in a way that doesn't divide the camp. He gives everyone on the theological spectrum, from orthodox to progressive, something to chew on and contemplate. His new book, WE MAKE THE ROAD BY WALKING, doesn't disappoint.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eCharles Toy, co-founder of The Christian Left\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A ton of people have been waiting for this book-they just didn't know it! Brian has given us a clear and compelling guide to walking the Jesus path together, around the table, in the living room, discussing and learning and growing. This book is going to help so many people.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eRob Bell, author of What We Talk About When We Talk About God\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It is at once inspiring and challenging, ancient and contemporary, intellectually rigorous and profoundly practical. It changed the way I engage Scripture, the way I pray, the way I experience communion, and the way I interact with my neighbors.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eRachel Held Evans, author, A Year of Biblical Womanhood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eWE MAKE THE ROAD BY WALKING has given me the tools I needed to make sense of my friendships and weave them into something that makes our connections more meaningful; the community that I have always longed for, a community that accepts me for me, a community that faithfully lives out the gospel through its actions, treating all people with respect, value, and like they matter.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eRomal Tune, author, God's Graffiti: Inspiring Stories for Teens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is Brian McLaren at his best, and I think this is what so many readers want from him: Deeply rooted in scripture, yet offering fresh, even radical, readings. WE MAKE THE ROAD BY WALKING will surely be a benefit and blessing to many.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eTony Jones (tonyj.net), theologian-in-residence at Solomon's Porch, author of The Church Is Flat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I love this book, because through each page you will hear the whisper of Jesus echo in your heart. You will find yourself taken on a journey that will make you more alive, more loving, and with a bigger vision for changing the world. I'm buying copies for all my friends!\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eCanon Mark Russell, CEO, Church Army UK and Ireland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom critically acclaimed author Brian McLaren comes a brilliant retelling of the biblical story and a thrilling reintroduction to Christian faith.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book offers everything you need to explore what a difference an honest, living, growing faith can make in our world today. It also puts tools in your hands to create a life-changing learning community in any home, restaurant, or other welcoming space. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe fifty-two (plus a few) weekly readings can each be read aloud in 10 to 12 minutes and offer a simple curriculum of insightful reflections and transformative practices. Organized around the traditional church year, these readings give an overview of the whole Bible and guide an individual or a group of friends through a year of rich study, interactive learning, and personal growth. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for home churches, congregations, classes, or individual study, each reading invites you to \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivate an honest, intelligent understanding of the Bible and of Christian faith in 21st century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage with discussion questions designed to challenge, stimulate, and encourage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReimagine what it means to live joyfully and responsibly in today's world as agents of God's justice, creativity, and peace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're seeking a fresh way to experience and practice your faith, if you're a long-term Christian seeking new vitality, or if you feel out of place in traditional church circles, this book will inspire and activate you in your spiritual journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e McLaren, Brian D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jericho Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2015-06-09\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Religion \/ Christian Living \/ Spiritual Growth|Religion \/ Christian Living \/ Personal Growth|Religion \/ Christian Rituals \u0026amp; Practice \/ Worship \u0026amp; Liturgy|Religion \/ Christian Church \/ Growth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Spiritual formation|Church year meditations|Spiritual life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781455514014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781455514014\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jericho Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52425789899033,"sku":"SP-9781455514014","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781455514014_spiral.png?v=1779485582","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/we-make-the-road-by-walking-a-year-long-quest-for-spiritual-formation-reorientation-and-activation","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}