{"product_id":"an-unexpected-conversation-9798994988312","title":"An Unexpected Conversation","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gary Collings\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Living Water Collective\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Living Water Collective\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Biblical Studies - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Story-Based Workbook Inspired by the Woman at the Well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis workbook is not about fixing yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is about noticing where you reach for water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4, \u003cem\u003eAn Unexpected Conversation\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers into a slow, honest journey of reflection rooted in Scripture, story, and gentle self-awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than offering quick answers or spiritual formulas, this workbook creates space to listen. Through guided Scripture readings, thoughtful questions, journaling pages, and two self-reflection tools, readers are invited to notice the patterns, habits, and longings they carry-and to bring them into conversation with Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the workbook is the image of twelve \"jars\"-shared human patterns where people often look for comfort, control, approval, or meaning when life feels heavy or uncertain. These jars are not labels or diagnoses. They are invitations to awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis workbook is designed for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouples walking side by side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall groups or church studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetreats and guided settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive Scripture-centered sessions following the story of John 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle reflection prompts and journaling space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Surface Test to notice everyday patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Deeper Test to explore what may lie beneath them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermission to go slowly, skip questions, or pause when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeader and group guidance included in the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not a test you must pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not about completing every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a place to notice, listen, and respond, at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesus never forced truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe invited it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis workbook does the same.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Water Collective","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47882927702167,"sku":"9798994988312","price":1077.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798994988312.webp?v=1781098120","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/an-unexpected-conversation-9798994988312","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}