There is more happening beneath the surface of your life than you realize.
God is already present and at work, shaping the person you are becoming.
What is happening beneath the surface of your life?
It's easy to move through our days attending to what needs to be done while losing touch with what's happening within us.
Our expectations, relationships, responsibilities, and everyday experiences are shaping us in ways we may not even recognize.
But God is present in the midst of it all.
What if you could become more attentive to his presence and the transforming work of grace already unfolding in your life?
That's the invitation of The Life Beneath Your Life.
An invitation to pay attention
Through honest stories, spiritual wisdom, and thoughtful questions for reflection, Alan and Gem invite you to:
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Recognize the places where your life feels misaligned.
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Remember what is true about God and his love for you.
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Become more present to your actual life.
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Notice the patterns, longings, and experiences shaping you.
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Make room for the transforming work of grace.
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Bring greater presence and love to your relationships.
These reflections aren't about getting your spiritual life just right. They're about growing in attentiveness to God and recognizing the person you are becoming.
About the Author
Alan Fadling is president and founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in California. He speaks and consults internationally with organizations such as Saddleback Church, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Cru, Halftime Institute, Apprentice Institute, and Open Doors International.
He is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Leader and An Unhurried Life, which was honored with a Christianity Today Award of Merit in spirituality. He is also coauthor (with Gem Fadling) of What Does Your Soul Love? and the host of the Unhurried Living Podcast.
Steven Good, Pastor
"Readers weary of yet another program of self-improvement will find in these pages unhurried companionship for the long, honest work of becoming who they already are in Christ.”
Jodie Niznik, Author
"If you’re longing to be guided simply yet deeply toward the heart of Jesus, this is your book. Take it slow and bring a journal. There is much here for your soul and mine.”
Sean O'Donoghue, Pastor
"...this book simply points us to God. For anyone longing to slow down, be with Jesus, and live from a deeper place of communion with him, this book will be a true gift.”
Amanda Cole, Non-Profit
“Gracious. Inviting. Real. ... As you walk with them through these pages, their words will leave an imprint on your heart, inviting you to bring your real self and draw near to Jesus.”
Jason Ashimoto, Pastor
"Rooted in the wisdom of Scripture and enriched by real-life stories and insights, this book invites us to pause, and reflect on the condition of our souls...”
Amy Bradford, Corporate Communications
These reflections offer encouragement and practical wisdom for anyone who desires a more attentive, deeply formed, and unhurried life with Christ.”