--- product_id: 14674999 title: "The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People" price: "18003CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/14674999-the-life-youve-always-wanted-spiritual-disciplines-for-ordinary-people store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People **Price:** 18003CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People - **How much does it cost?** 18003CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/14674999-the-life-youve-always-wanted-spiritual-disciplines-for-ordinary-people) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Ignite a deeper, more vibrant relationship with God that impacts not just your spiritual life but every aspect of your daily life. John Ortberg calls readers back to the dynamic heartbeat of Christianity--God's power to bring change and growth--and reveals how and why transformation takes place. The Life You've Always Wanted offers modern perspectives on the ancient path of the spiritual disciplines. But it is more than just a book about things to do to be a good Christian. It's a road map toward true transformation that starts not with the individual but with the person at the journey's end--Jesus Christ. As with a marathon runner, the secret to finishing a race lies not in trying harder, but in training consistently--training with the spiritual disciplines. The disciplines are neither taskmasters nor ends in themselves. Rather they are exercises that build strength and endurance for the road of growth. The fruit of the Spirit--joy, peace, kindness, etc.--are the signposts along the way. Paved with humor and sparkling anecdotes, The Life You've Always Wanted is an encouraging and challenging approach to a Christian life that's worth living--a life on the edge that fills an ordinary world with new meaning, hope, change, and joy. Review: Evangelical spirituality - Reading through several books on Christian spirituality recently, I have been surprised to find that there are very few good ones written by Evangelical authors. This is one of the few. Ortburg is open about the fact that the Evangelical tradition has yet to find its feet as far as spirituality is concerned. And yet there is a depth and richness of spiritual practices to be drawn from our brothers and sisters in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Ortburg begins by writing on the idea of spirituality and transformation in general. He says: "Because by and large we do not expect people to experience ongoing transformation, we are not led to question whether perhaps the standard prescriptions for spiritual growth being given in the church are truly adequate to lead people into a transformed way of life." Chapter 3 gets the focus right, it's about training more than trying. No one questions the wisdom of taking regular physical exercise if you want a healthy body, so what about regular spiritual exercise if you want a healthy spirit? Sounds simple! The remaining chapters one by one present practices such as celebration, prayer, reflection and confession. I plan to make use of this book and the included study guide as I lead small communities. The communities we plant out are only ever going to be as deep as the communities we are part of. I have the kindle version, which is very well set out and includes a helpful study guide. Review: Little supprise - We saw John speak at Bayside Church in Roseville so I wanted to learn more of how he thinks. The book is very thoughtful and thought provoking in its approach of how to understand one's ability to live a life that that is in unison with ones spiritual core. First you must understand that I am not a Christian. But I do believe that our world would be a better place if even though we are not all of the same faith that we all follow the teachings of Christ. Love of one's fellow man would eliminate a whole host of issues that plague our society today; and will plague us for a long time to come if we don't change the way we treat each other. This book is written with this in mind. The little surprise. My brother Ali and I haven't spoken since our father died in Oct 2003. There is an inscription in the book form someone to "Ali" for the loss he suffered in "2003". First: Ali is not the highest of names on the Christian list of names: second 2003 was 6 years ago and an additional coincidence. Maybe there are powers out there that "work in mysterious ways", as people often tell me that God has plans for my life. Who knows? I believe that you will find this book inspiring, thought provoking, enlightening, and a pleasure to read. Better yet, if you get the chance, go and listen to John speak. He has a tremendous message that all should hear, even if you are not a Christian. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #36,367 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in Adult Christian Education (Books) #457 in Christian Personal Growth #548 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,086 Reviews | ## Images ![The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91MqFkasLpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Evangelical spirituality *by B***N on June 11, 2013* Reading through several books on Christian spirituality recently, I have been surprised to find that there are very few good ones written by Evangelical authors. This is one of the few. Ortburg is open about the fact that the Evangelical tradition has yet to find its feet as far as spirituality is concerned. And yet there is a depth and richness of spiritual practices to be drawn from our brothers and sisters in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Ortburg begins by writing on the idea of spirituality and transformation in general. He says: "Because by and large we do not expect people to experience ongoing transformation, we are not led to question whether perhaps the standard prescriptions for spiritual growth being given in the church are truly adequate to lead people into a transformed way of life." Chapter 3 gets the focus right, it's about training more than trying. No one questions the wisdom of taking regular physical exercise if you want a healthy body, so what about regular spiritual exercise if you want a healthy spirit? Sounds simple! The remaining chapters one by one present practices such as celebration, prayer, reflection and confession. I plan to make use of this book and the included study guide as I lead small communities. The communities we plant out are only ever going to be as deep as the communities we are part of. I have the kindle version, which is very well set out and includes a helpful study guide. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Little supprise *by G***R on December 12, 2009* We saw John speak at Bayside Church in Roseville so I wanted to learn more of how he thinks. The book is very thoughtful and thought provoking in its approach of how to understand one's ability to live a life that that is in unison with ones spiritual core. First you must understand that I am not a Christian. But I do believe that our world would be a better place if even though we are not all of the same faith that we all follow the teachings of Christ. Love of one's fellow man would eliminate a whole host of issues that plague our society today; and will plague us for a long time to come if we don't change the way we treat each other. This book is written with this in mind. The little surprise. My brother Ali and I haven't spoken since our father died in Oct 2003. There is an inscription in the book form someone to "Ali" for the loss he suffered in "2003". First: Ali is not the highest of names on the Christian list of names: second 2003 was 6 years ago and an additional coincidence. Maybe there are powers out there that "work in mysterious ways", as people often tell me that God has plans for my life. Who knows? I believe that you will find this book inspiring, thought provoking, enlightening, and a pleasure to read. Better yet, if you get the chance, go and listen to John speak. He has a tremendous message that all should hear, even if you are not a Christian. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding! Best in class for this generation *by K***G on August 4, 2011* This is simply one of the best resources on Spiritual Disciplines I have encountered since Richard Foster's Celebration of Discipline. "For ordinary people" is right on. I don't know how Ortberg does it, but he did, with a large dose of the Holy Spirit in him and through him. The book is well researched with great quotes and background from the best of the best the Christian tradition has had to offer on the topic of Spiritual Disciplines - Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, and many others. You can tell John has lived his faith. He is honest and transparent with his failings and victories in the area of his disciplines. It is now on my "must read" list for those who ask "What should I be reading to grow my relationship with God. I've purchased 8 copies and gave them out to 8 people to read to evaluate the book for a small group curriculum we are developing. Every single one commented that they loved the word pictures and illustrations, Ortberg's honesty and transparency, and how accessible, real, and "reasonable" he makes the spiritual disciplines out to be. All of a sudden, growing deeper in my relationship with God has become more doable. ALL 8 commented what a great book this is and are extremely glad they were asked to read it for this project. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People - What Christians Ought to Believe: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine Through the Apostles’ Creed - Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms (The IVP Pocket Reference Series) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/14674999-the-life-youve-always-wanted-spiritual-disciplines-for-ordinary-people](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/14674999-the-life-youve-always-wanted-spiritual-disciplines-for-ordinary-people) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-12*