{"product_id":"ragged-spiritual-disciplines-for-the-spiritually-exhausted-9781948969482","title":"Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe need more God in our lives, not more to-dos!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we mistake spiritual disciplines for to-dos, time slots on our schedule, or Instagram-able moments, we miss the benefits of Christ's continual and constant work for us. We begin to feel weary and disappointed in ourselves, and we begin to believe we are bad Christians. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Ragged, Gretchen Ronnevik aims to reclaim spiritual disciplines as good gifts given by our good Father instead of heavy burdens of performance carried by the Christian. Only when we recognize our failure to maintain God's commands do we also realize the benefit of our dependence on his promises. Gretchen uses this distinction of law and gospel, presented throughout Scripture, to guide readers through spiritual disciplines including prayer, meditation, Scripture reading, and discipleship among others. Despite our best efforts, the good news is that spiritual disciplines have less to do with what we bring before God and more about who Christ is for us, not only as the author but also as the perfector of our faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop trying to obtain perfection in your habits. Begin recognizing your dependence on God and what He has done for you, and begin flourishing in your relationship with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGretchen Ronnevik loves rich theology rooted in real life. She created \u003ci\u003eGospel Mentoring\u003c\/i\u003e, a training program for intergenerational discipleship and is the co-host of \u003ci\u003eFreely Given\u003c\/i\u003e a podcast on living free in Christ. She has published articles at \u003ci\u003e1517\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Gospel Coalition\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWomen's Ministry Toolbox \u003c\/i\u003eand regularly speaks at events. She lives on the family farm in Minnesota with her husband and six children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"1517 Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642077778194,"sku":"9781948969482","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eff2f941-0a0d-4245-8656-fa16184f46f3.jpg?v=1733056023","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ragged-spiritual-disciplines-for-the-spiritually-exhausted-9781948969482","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}