{"product_id":"the-work-of-the-soul-40-days-with-the-sayings-of-the-desert-fathers-and-mothers-hardcover","title":"The Work of the Soul: 40 Days with the Sayings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Arndt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen struggles pull at your soul and spiritual enthusiasm fades or discouragement settles in, what helps you keep going? \u003ci\u003eThe Work of the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e devotional draws from the Desert Fathers and Mothers--early Christian men and women whose hard-won wisdom was forged in solitude, prayer, and daily faithfulness. Their counsel addresses the real inner battles believers still face: spiritual fatigue, distraction, temptation, judgment, and the quiet desire to quit. With vivid storytelling, clear explanation, and practical guidance, each day offers a \"word\" for the modern reader--inviting you to return to humility, cling to mercy, and rebuild your life around steady prayer and simple obedience. These ancient voices don't offer clichés or quick fixes; they offer a grounded path: stay faithful, stay prayerful, and let God rekindle joy over time. The result is a devotional that is both deeply spiritual and remarkably usable--helping readers cultivate endurance, discernment, and a calmer, truer walk with Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Arndt is the lead pastor of New Life East (one of seven congregations of New Life Church in Colorado Springs), where he also hosts the \u003ci\u003eEssential Church\u003c\/i\u003e podcast, a weekly conversation designed to strengthen the thinking of church and ministry leaders. Prior to joining New Life's team, he served as lead pastor of Bloom Church: a neo-monastic, charismatic, liturgical, justice-driven network of house churches in Denver. He received his MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and his doctorate of Ministry at Western Theological Seminary. He has written for \u003ci\u003eMissio Alliance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePatheos\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Other Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMere Orthodoxy\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in The Springs with his wife, Mandi, and their four kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.07 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56435378585905,"sku":"9798887697482","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/o2O2R2vSaY9798887697482.webp?v=1790167992","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/the-work-of-the-soul-40-days-with-the-sayings-of-the-desert-fathers-and-mothers-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}