{"title":"Books by Rich Villodas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781587434730","title":"Being with God","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutreach \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e2022 Recommended\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eResource (Spiritual Growth)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAll fruitful \u003ci\u003edoing\u003c\/i\u003e must begin with \u003ci\u003ebeing\u003c\/i\u003e. For many Christians, it's easy to be swept up into the fast pace of modern life, desiring to \u003ci\u003edo\u003c\/i\u003e much for God. But we struggle to slow down and \u003ci\u003ebe \u003c\/i\u003ewith God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to pastor, Enneagram teacher, and author AJ Sherrill, \u003ci\u003ebeing\u003c\/i\u003e with God is what empowers \u003ci\u003edoing\u003c\/i\u003e for God. Sherrill shares his own journey from \"busy\" Christianity to the ancient paths of contemplative practices. He equips readers to integrate rhythms of stillness, silence, and solitude, offering step-by-step guidance and examples of finding solitude both personally and on retreats.\u003cbr\u003eSherrill warns that making these changes appears absurd in a society where time is money, productivity is central, and hurry is a way of life. He guides readers gently through the beginning and often confusing stages of contemplative practice. Citing timely insights from the world of neurology and mental health, he shows that solitude is crucial not only for Christian growth but also for holistic flourishing. Foreword by Rich Villodas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will emerge, centered in Christ, well on their way to this goal: slow down, pay attention, be still, and be loved.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303701950837,"sku":"9781587434730","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781587434730_81ece2e3-0c30-4d68-9d25-dbf4a83e4122.jpg?v=1786023723"},{"product_id":"9781846049033","title":"Waiting for Jesus","description":"Enjoy daily readings to help you slow down, savour the Christmas season and deepen your relationship with Jesus with the beautiful 25-day Advent devotional from the bestselling author of The Deeply Formed Life.   In the busyness of the holiday season, it’s easy to neglect what really matters: reflecting on the glory of Jesus. We want to pray more – to spend time with God – but the tyranny of the urgent leaves us distracted and depleted.   In this inspiring daily devotional, pastor and bestselling author Rich Villodas guides you through 25 days of reflections, prayers and prompts to help you slow down, connect with God and rediscover peace this Advent season.   Each day in this devotional features a short reflection from Rich, followed by a four-fold rhythm:Silence and prayer: Pause for a few moments. Take a breath. Rest.   Scripture: Read a short passage about the wonder of Jesus.   Sage wisdom: Read short, inspiring quotes from Christians through the ages.   Self-reflection: Bring your full self to God and enjoy his presence. Each day offers space for personal reflection, preparing your heart for Jesus’s arrival and culminating in a final devotional on Christmas Day.   As you journey through Advent, reclaim joy and behold the wondrous love of God this Christmas with the Waiting for Jesus daily Advent devotional.   Ebury Vine: The Home Of Christian Living. Drawing on the deep roots of Christianity to cultivate curious minds and inspire faith-informed growth.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308288618869,"sku":"9781846049033","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781846049033_0b05cb7d-2970-46a6-9016-3d4c2a9441bb.jpg?v=1786029104"},{"product_id":"9781399820493","title":"The Narrow Path","description":"\u003cp\u003e'This is Rich Villodas at his pastoral best. His writing shimmers with grace, reflecting the radiance of a kingdom vision of the good life.'\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eGLENN PACKIAM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book is a much-needed heart checkup for every Jesus follower.'\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eCHRISTINE CAINE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A book for all who are interested, intrigued, and deeply drawn to the possibility of Jesus and his narrow way.'\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eJOHN MARK COMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'In \u003ci\u003eThe Narrow Path\u003c\/i\u003e, Rich is telling a biography of Jesus - the Divine One who not only clears the way, teaches the way, and shows the way, but is the Way. The path is narrow because it is only as wide as the person of Christ. But it is big enough for everyone's unique journey of life because he is the saviour of all.'\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eJUSTIN WELBY, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe live in a culture that wants it all. More is seen as better - whether it's more money, social media fame, more choices, or power. For those chasing this way of life, 'narrow' seems negative. Who wants to narrow their options, or be seen as narrow-minded? Which is why the most well-known talk in history - the Sermon on the Mount - is also the most paradoxical. In it, Jesus holds up the narrow path as the most spacious ... and the broader path as the more confining one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich Villodas, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Deeply Formed Life\u003c\/i\u003e, helps us to diagnose whether we are following the broad or narrow path, in order to help us pursue the way of Jesus more deeply. \u003ci\u003eThe Narrow Path\u003c\/i\u003e reintroduces the counterintuitive wonder of Jesus's timeless wisdom for this age, one fraught with anxiety, depression, polarizing politics, and online vitriol. The path of Jesus is most certainly narrow, but it is the only one filled with the ever-expanding life of God . . . and it is available now for all who want it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56419815293301,"sku":"9781399820493","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781399820493_ee8627fa-de3e-404f-bb85-4f450e07d4d9.jpg?v=1786019593"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-rich-villodas.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}