Practicing the Way

Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.

De: John Mark Comer

Narrado por: John Mark Comer

WINNER OF ECPA’S CHRISTIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry calls us to rediscover the path that leads to a deeper life with God.

“One of the most important books I have read in a decade . . . If we would all follow in this way, our lives would change and the world would change.”—Jennie Allen, author of Get Out of Your Head and Find Your People

We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice.

To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him.

This introduction to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theological substance and cultural insight as well as practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life.

These ancient practices have much to offer us. By learning to rearrange our days, we can follow the Way of Jesus. We can be with him. Become like him. And do as he did.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“In this spacious, eminently readable volume, John Mark Comer meditates on how Christian discipleship is, at its root, the radical task of becoming an apprentice of Jesus—to be with him, to become like him, and to do as he did. The deceptively simple call is to take Jesus at his word, to open ourselves fully to him, to organize our schedules, our routines, our study, our daily practices around him, and, by doing so, to become people who can do as he would in our day and our culture. Comer’s experiences as a pastor, teacher, thinker, and an apprentice himself are helpfully on display here. Sit with this book slowly and let it be your guide into a life of apprenticeship to Jesus.”—Tish Harrison Warren, Anglican priest and author of Liturgy of the Ordinary and Prayer in the Night

“I love John Mark Comer’s vision for life—to be with Jesus, become more like him, and aspire to do what Jesus would do. This book can help us all in our own walk with Jesus.”—Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of Alpha

“In Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer brilliantly shows us what it means to follow Jesus, and here is the best part: As you read, you will want nothing more than to be on Jesus’ heels. We are a disciple-less generation, and yet, walking this closely with Jesus is our way back to the purpose of life. This is one of the most important books I have read in a decade, and if we would all follow in this way, our lives would change and the world would change.”—Jennie Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head and Find Your People and founder and visionary of IF:Gathering

“In Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer offers us a portrait of following Jesus that is as profound and compelling as it is simple. Be prepared to take an honest look at your own life habits and prayerfully ask, What kind of person am I becoming and Is it more like Jesus or less? Here you will find a beautiful picture of the kind of life Jesus envisioned for his followers and a practical pathway to experience it for yourself.”—Tim Mackie, co-founder of BibleProject

“This is the book that I want everyone in my church to read. It is an invitation deeper for the lifelong follower of Jesus, and the perfect primer for the new believer. Somehow, in a way only John Mark can do, he has plunged the depths of the gospel invitation in a way that is relatable, accessible, and readable for the everyday seeker.”—Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church

“Herein is a window to the meaning and significance of life that only Jesus affords. John Mark has given us the antidote to failed religion and generational hypocrisy. Read it slowly. Be changed deeply.”—Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates, senior pastor of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago and Progressive Baptist Church, Chicago

the missing pieces

If you're familiar with John Mark Comer's teachings, there might not be much new here. But if you're unfamiliar, or are and looking for that book that synthesizes and winsomely shares it all, this book could be that gateway. I was the multi-decade Christ follower feeling stuck; frustrated with the shallow end, but unaware how to access the deep. Stumbling across John Mark's nonprofit Practicing the Way marked my spiritual journey like a lighthouse in the mist. THIS is the way, walk in it. I'm grateful to now have a book to share with others who are ready to become, too.

Been waiting for something like this.

Having grown up in the church, this book resonates with the direction the Holy Spirit is headed in our country, our world and in this day and age. It is fresh in its style, and timeless in its message. It gets us back to the way church was intended to be, and the reason why following The Way of Jesus spread like wildfire across the Mediterranean and Roman world in the first century. This book is needed today.

Changing the way we live

This is a fantastic practical guide that casts vision for aligning the way you live to be the way Jesus lived. To live like our rabbi. I recommend this for anyone serious about going deeper in following Jesus.

No Accidental Saints

Talking heads of church culture have decried the growth of “nones” in American Christianity for years. In Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer exposes perhaps the biggest cause of this shift- “Churches are full of people who are Christians but not apprentices of Jesus.”

Practicing the Way is an essential book for anyone who seeks to be a disciple or make disciples of Jesus. It is a book I will read again and again and have copies of to give away.

Perfect

Might be the greatest modern book written on ACTUALLY following the Way of Christ. Beautiful & needed.