Deep-Rooted in Christ: The Way of Transformation

by Joshua Choonmin Kang, Richard J. Foster (Foreword)

Come. Accept pastor Joshua Choonmin Kang's invitation to walk slowly, paying attention to God's work in you and around you, to walk intentionally, using spiritual disciplines to develop Christlike character, and to walk purposefully, experiencing deeper grace and vision. In this book you'll encounter fifty-two brief readings, ideal for weekly sabbath reflection or daily devotional use. They point to the path of peace in the midst of life's turmoil, to hope in the midst of brokenness, where you'll become "like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither" (Ps 1:3). It's the path to becoming deep-rooted in Christ.

Genres: Faith, Christian, Spirituality

174 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2007

Reviews

[Samuel Lee]

Not a review but just a note I wanted to leave for myself.

I am grateful for my grandfather who expresses an interest and care for my spiritual wellbeing. Whenever I have a meal with my grandparents every couple months or so, my grandfather always brings me a small gift that reminds him of me: a newspaper clipping, a video camera, this book, just to name a few. He takes to heart the conversations that we have and references something that I said in a previous meeting as he hands me a gift. This book was a gift that he gave to me the last time we met because I had told him I liked to read. Humbled by and grateful for his kindness.

[Ian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a delightful surprise. Never having heard of Pastor Kang I stumbled across this book which I understand was a translation from a Korean conference he led in LA one weekend. There are 52 wonderful short messages on how to seek the life of transformation that Paul outlines in Romans 12. They are grouped into different categories:

1. Becoming rooted in Jesus
2. Growing in Grace
3. Wilderness - A Preparation
4. Soul Caring
5. Ways to Fruitfulness
6. Righteousness has a Heart
7. The Way of Transformation.

I found all of the messages useful and many eye-opening. Kang writes with a confident humility that makes his words compelling and provoking. Much of the book has been highlighted and pages re-read.

The fact Richard Foster has put his name to the Foreword adds further credibility to the point this is a very useful addition to anyone's 'Spiritual Formation' bookshelf.

[Scott Cheatham · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this years ago when it first came out. Kang's work is deep. At times, you find yourself longing for more and at others, you will need to re-read to grasp concepts and appreciate the nuances of his work. Translated from Korean, this was the first of two volumes he initially released in America. It can be read in devotional fashion which is what I've done since reading it in full after it's release.

If you are looking to grow spiritually, then this is a good selection for you!

[Breck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many westerners don’t realize the degree that Christianity has flourished in some of the Asian countries such as South Korea. To me it’s always interesting to learn about the different perspectives others bring to “the body of Christ.” It’s brief but to the point and enlightening. Highly recommend it.

[Mookie J · Rating 2 out of 5]

written like a devo. some solid truths in there but very simple and basic

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got a lot out of a middle section reflecting on Moses. Very short chapters you can read as a daily reflection.

[Jo Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Some treasures in this book—to be read like a devotional. It remains me of My Upmost for His Highest in the nuggets of wisdom. I hope to implement and revisit many times.

[Will · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic...slow, deep, and rich. 52 devotional chapters that move from beginning to becoming rooted in Christ to growing in grace to wilderness to soul caring to fruitfulness to righteousness to transformation.

[Clint Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Good for a weekly thought/goal for the week with 52 chapters. Good multicultural resource in classical sprititual formation.

[Anne Aker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A review I read suggested reading on section (2-3) pages each week. I just started this book but feel a great sense of calm as I read it.

[Blenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our church is reading this as a congregation.

[Mark Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book about how to live the Christian life in its beauty and simplicity. Very easy to read, broken into very small almost mini-chapters, but filled with gentle insight.

[Eliza Joan Bayasen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple but deep