{"product_id":"40-days-of-decrease-a-lenten-journey-for-those-hungry-for-a-different-kind-of-fast","title":"40 Days of Decrease: A Lenten Journey for Those Hungry for a Different Kind of Fast","description":"Author: Chole, Alicia Britt\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780718076603\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2016\u003cbr\u003ePages: 272\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 213mm x 140mm x 20mm\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if you fasted regret What if your friends fasted comparison What if your generation fasted escapism What if your community fasted spectatorship Trigger a spiritual revolution with this daily devotional for Lent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecrease life's unnecessary details and increase your relationship with the Lord so you can live in awe of Christ's resurrection! \u003cem\u003e40 Days of Decrease \u003c\/em\u003eis a guide for those hungering for a fresh Lenten\/Easter experience. Dr. Alicia Britt Chole guides you through a study of Jesus’ uncommon and uncomfortable call to abandon the world’s illusions, embrace His kingdom’s realities, and journey cross-ward and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContaining readings, refection questions, daily fasts, ancient quotes, and more, each day offers a meaningful consideration of Jesus’ journey and then invites you into a daily fast of heart-clutter—the stuff that sticks to your soul and weighs you down. You can begin your forty-day journey any time of the year, but you may find it especially meaningful as a Lenten preparation to live in awe of Jesus’ resurrection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach daily, 1000-word entry includes a:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevotion based on Jesus’ life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflection question to guide journaling or group discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart fast to inspire a tangible response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThought-provoking Lenten quote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional sidebar into the historical development of Lent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested reading that takes you from John 12 to John 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournaling space for reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the same way self cannot satisfy self no matter how long it feasts, self cannot starve self no matter how long it fasts. Decrease—like increase—is only holy when its destination is love. Dare to live awed by Christ’s resurrection!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Print on demand - ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42476281233566,"sku":"HPC-9780718076603","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/products\/9780718076603.jpg?v=1678077134","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/40-days-of-decrease-a-lenten-journey-for-those-hungry-for-a-different-kind-of-fast","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}