{"product_id":"manifesting-your-true-self-how-contemplative-christian-practices-can-transform-individuals-and-their-world-paperback","title":"Manifesting Your True Self: How Contemplative Christian Practices Can Transform Individuals and Their World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenneth J. Martinelli\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a synthesis of the current thinking on contemplation and spirituality and is not meant to be a \"how to\" guide on practices such as meditation. Rather, the author addresses the question \"Why would a Christian who regularly attends church, or those currently not practicing their faith, integrate contemplative practices into their daily lives?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe term religion essentially means \"realignment,\" but what should be realigned in order to bring a new perspective into our lives? Does organized religion help to transform and thus realign parishioners into the people God wants them to be?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author suggests that churches today need to do more to bring about this transformation, and attempts to develop a logical argument for progressing beyond the religious experiences most of us grew up with. This progression should result in a more complete understanding of the Gospel message and illustrate how this message might apply in today's ever-changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42163786383495,"sku":"9781645593911","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/24395829c2da95bd96cff7f60ed7ceb6.webp?v=1733300002","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/manifesting-your-true-self-how-contemplative-christian-practices-can-transform-individuals-and-their-world-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}