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O2

Breathing New Life into Faith

Richard Dahlstrom



	Suggested Retail: $13.99 ISBN: 978-0-7369-2214-2 Case Lot Quantity: 44 Series: ConversantLife.com®		Publication Date: July 2008 Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 Binding: Trade

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“I see more passion for trees in the Sierra Club than I do for Jesus in the church.”

How can Christians revive and sustain their spiritual vitality? International Bible teacher Richard Dahlstrom offers an answer as practical and life–sustaining as oxygen.

People can’t hold their breath forever or continually blow air out, yet many Christians focus either on the inner life or on external service. As a result, their faith eventually becomes lifeless and irrelevant.

Dahlstrom invites readers to “inhale” life as they embrace fresh perspectives on prayer, the word, solitude, and the creation. “Exhaling” continues the cycle of breathing through hospitality, generosity, service, and obedience to Christ’s kingdom vision.

This thoughtful and inspiring description of a healthy life of faith leads to a balanced and holistic spirituality that mirrors Jesus’ life and teaching.


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Endorsements

“In O2, Richard Dahlstrom illustrates a natural methodology for spiritual discipline that frees us from the consumer–driven, free–market paranoia so often entangling our interaction with God. As our climate grows increasingly urban, Richard points us toward the mountains from whence our help will come. In climbing into this book, I found myself meditating on how clean the air can truly be. Thank you, Richard, for reminding me to breathe.”
—Donald Miller, author of Blue Like Jazz

"O2 is unmatched in giving disciples a coherent overview of the authentic Christian life. It is wise, deep, accessible, personal, balanced and beautifully readable too. It distills a gifted mentor’s guidance for living in the way of Jesus—appropriate for new pilgrims and veteran travelers alike. I know it was good for my soul.”
—Brian D. McLaren, author of A Generous Orthodoxy

"Richard Dahlstrom is a remarkable guy: passionate about a lot of things, intensely curious, living right out there in the mix of it all, and thinking deeply every step of the way. And that’s the way he thinks Christians should live their lives. This book is a refreshing reflection on human flourishing. What it takes is balance, Richard believes, breathing in deeply from the rich resources of our faith, while at the same time, reaching out broadly in love for others and care for our world. Here’s a wonderful and practical road map to point the way toward changing our lives, and, in the process, to change our world.”
—Philip W. Eaton, PhD, president of Seattle Pacific University

Editorial Reviews

"Dahlstrom, a Seattle pastor and international speaker, is an original and welcome evangelical voice of reason who offers skeptics and Christians alike compelling advice on living out their faith, Jesus–style...In this book, he gives Christians tools to achieve spiritual balance by integrating these inwardly and outwardly focused spiritual practices. Dahlstrom’s tenderness is deeply stirring, as is his tough stance in confronting modern believers’ unwillingness to follow in Jesus’ stead by serving sacrificially, reaching forth in love, and spilling out their lives for others. Dahlstrom’s approach balances gentle compassion with fierce assessments of problems in the church today, making this an excellent guide to soul renovation.”
—Publishers Weekly

“I could go on and on about the topics covered in this book. It really was helpful and I am feeling inspired and challenged in what I do with my life.”
—The160AcreWoods.wordpress.com

“I will say this is a MUST read of 2008. As someone who struggles with where I fit into the scheme of life and Christianity, it really did help breathe new life into my faith! If you want to buy one book this year to improve your walk with God I strongly encourage you to pick this up and read ALL THE WAY TRHOUGH IT.”
—ThePMSClub.wordpress.com

“O2 leads readers in a thought-provoking journey to developing and balancing breathing habits in the Christian life by sharing refreshing personal stories, as well as solid, biblical food-for-thought.”
—Church Libraries

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O2 Breathing New Life into Faith

Richard Dahlstrom

O2

Breathing New Life into Faith