{"product_id":"fasting-spiritual-freedom-beyond-our-appetites","title":"Fasting: Spiritual Freedom Beyond Our Appetites","description":"\"You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God.\" Matthew 5:6 The MessageWe live in hungry times. Ours is a consumer culture, predisposed to quickly fill the cravings of body and mind. The idea of fasting--the voluntary denial of something for a specific time, for a spiritual purpose--sets us immediately on edge. But Lynne Baab makes the case that anyone can fast.Fasting is an expression of freedom. Free from the patterns and habits that mark everyday life, from time to time we can move beyond our appetites into meaningful encounter with God.In Fasting you'll discover an ancient Christian practice that extends beyond giving up food to any regular activity in our contemporary lives. You'll see howtaking a break from eating--or driving, or checking e-mail, or watching television--opens us up to discover new things about ourselves and God and the world around us. You'll see that while not everyone should forgo food, anyone can step out of routine to feed the soul.In a time of great spiritual hunger, God invites us all to a feast: fellowship with the Creator of the universe, where all our truest needs are identified and attended to.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0830835016\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0830835016.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Baab, Lynne M.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43335956922429,"sku":"BVV.0830835016.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0830835016-0_c1800223-0018-4c49-9606-668fff5daa43.jpg?v=1783744017","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/fasting-spiritual-freedom-beyond-our-appetites","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}