{"product_id":"hidden-in-christ-living-as-gods-beloved-9780830835812","title":"Hidden in Christ: Living as God's Beloved","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Deeper Sort of Devotional\u003c\/b\u003eWords are powerful. They contain ideas and shape the way we see God, ourselves and all of reality. We're transformed, in particular, by God's Word, and by \"the Word,\" the Logos--Jesus himself--as described by John in the first chapter of his Gospel.Memorizing and studying a passage in depth can offer a deeper sense of the meaning of each word. In this unique introduction to the hidden life in Christ, James Bryan Smith walks readers through a thirty-day immersion in Colossians 3:1-17. Each of the thirty short chapters of this book bring out the main truth of just one word or phrase of this rich passage. You'll also find a very simple daily practice to take up, reflection questions and a guide for five weeks of group discussion.The chapters are short in length, making this book an ideal daily devotional. Since there are thirty chapters, it could be used for a one-month introduction to the hidden life in Christ. Though brief in terms of length, each chapter tries to unearth some very deep truths. For those who have read and practiced the exercises in the Apprentice series, this book will be a helpful refresher as you continue your sacred journey.Each chapter also contains an exercise or practice (\"Living into the Truth\"), as well as an affirmation that summarizes the main point of the chapter and a written prayer designed to move you deeper into the truths of the Word. In addition, each chapter concludes with a few reflection questions that can be used either by individuals or in a group discussion. The only way to tell a story is to use words. May the words of Colossians 3 become a companion to you as God continues to write your story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Bryan Smith is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Good and Beautiful God\u003c\/i\u003e and the Apprentice series. He earned his MDiv at Yale and his DMin at Fuller and is a theology professor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. He also serves as the director of the Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation at Friends University. His most recent books are \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Story\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Journey\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IVP Formatio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478093762834,"sku":"9780830835812","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3408864f-fbad-4716-8f5e-61156d3524d9.jpg?v=1730282807","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hidden-in-christ-living-as-gods-beloved-9780830835812","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}