{"product_id":"present-over-perfect-study-guide-leaving-behind-frantic-for-a-simpler-more-soulful-way-of-living-9780310816027","title":"Present Over Perfect Study Guide Softcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"For too many years I missed out on the life God had given me to live--to steward--because I was too busy trying to build a life that looked more...perfect.\" Shauna Niequist \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einvites you to leave behind perfection-seeking and embrace presence as a way of life--free from illusions and soaked in grace.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this five-session video Bible study (DVD\/digital video sold separately), \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Shauna Niequist will take you on the same journey that changed her own life--away from frantic striving and toward a soulful thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaintaining an image of perfection is exhausting, and it isn't the way we're meant to live. The \u003cem\u003ePresent Over Perfect Study Guide\u003c\/em\u003e will help you and your group pull each other free from the constant pressure to perform faster, push harder, and produce more. Watch Shauna give a vulnerable account of what led her to begin this journey, and a compelling vision for an entirely new way to live: soaked in grace, rest, silence, simplicity, prayer, and connection with the people that matter most to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe study guide includes first thoughts, video notes, group discussion questions, practicing presence reflections, and solo work for you to complete between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSessions include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePain Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Roles We Play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYes, And No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnflashy, Unspectacular, Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving the Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with the \u003cem\u003ePresent Over Perfect Video Study \u003c\/em\u003e9780310816034 (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWiersma, Ashley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Ashley Wiersma is a freelance writer of spiritual books and curricula. She and her husband and daughter make their home in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNiequist, Shauna:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eShauna Niequist is the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eCold Tangerines\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBittersweet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBread \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSavor\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePresent Over Perfect\u003c\/em\u003e. She is married to Aaron, and they live in New York City with their sons, Henry and Mac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harperchristian Resources","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601115222290,"sku":"9780310816027","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8bf0e8fa-bcd4-4dde-9ead-f1cae9d63a5a.jpg?v=1732220914","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/present-over-perfect-study-guide-leaving-behind-frantic-for-a-simpler-more-soulful-way-of-living-9780310816027","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}