{"product_id":"satisfied-discovering-contentment-in-a-world-of-consumption-9780310694540","title":"Satisfied: Discovering Contentment in a World of Consumption","description":"\u003cp\u003eI'll be happy after: the promotion... the new house... the next vacation... a different car... you fill in the blank. Why is a contented, satisfied life so evasive? What deep hungers drive the out of control accumulation, reckless purchasing habits, and crazy consumer lifestyle for so many of us? And why are we often driven more by what our neighbors own than what will truly make us happy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilmed at biblically significant historical sites in Turkey and Greece and in the United States, this six-session, video-based Bible study provides an inspiring and transformative vision for living a deeply contented life in the midst of our consumer-driven, materialistic, and often shallow culture. Pastor Jeff Manion weaves masterful contemporary storytelling with rich biblical, historical, and cultural background, revealing the similarities between the struggles of today's culture with that of the New Testament churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSatisfied \u003c\/em\u003eexplores the way in which the messages to the New Testament churches were received by the original readers and how these passages can alter the way we view wealth, accumulation, and ultimate contentment today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study guide contains video notes, individual or group reflection questions, and between-session personal projects enhancing your journey through each of the video sessions, taught by Jeff Manion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSessions include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe School of Contentment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity Shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Challenge of Affluence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Generous Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Invitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with the \u003cem\u003eSatisfied: A DVD Study\u003c\/em\u003e 9780310694557 (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeff Manion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harperchristian Resources\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780310694540\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeff Manion (jeffmanion.org) is the senior teaching pastor of Ada Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has served for 30 years and is the author of The Land Between. His great joy is digging deeply into Scripture and passionately teaching the story of the Bible in a clear and relevant way. He and his wife, Chris, have three adult children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harperchristian Resources","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39959117234291,"sku":"9.78031E+12","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_ec2e9bc1-fc73-47ea-bfb0-312168dbb0aa.jpg?v=1648741249","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/satisfied-discovering-contentment-in-a-world-of-consumption-9780310694540","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}