內容簡介
內容簡介 Many of us have endless demands and stifling daily routines. Learn why Sabbath is essential to our full humanity and faith, a rhythm of work and rest set by God that if restored to our lives will bring prolonged life, enriched relationships, increased fruitfulness, and abundant joy.We are waylaid by endless demands and stifling routines. Even our vacations have a panicky, task-like edge to them. "If I only had more time," is the mantra of our age. But is this the real problem? Pastor Mark Buchanan believes that what we've really lost is the rest of God--the rest God bestows and, with it, that part of himself we can know only through stillness.In The Rest of God, you'll: Form a deeper relationship with God by understanding Sabbath's true purposeLearn how Sabbath allows us to live more fully into our status as free people, released from the grueling, incessant demands of lifeConnect Sabbath to the ultimate rest--heavenReceive practical advice for restoring Sabbath in your lifeWith this book, Buchanan reminds us that Sabbath is about much more than going to church on Sunday. It's about the much-needed time to be still. The gift of Sabbath is essential to our full humanity and faith. God, knowing that and knowing how easily we might neglect it, made it a command. Begin your own journey of restoration and renewal!
作者介紹
作者介紹 Mark Buchanan is a pastor, award-winning author, and father of three who lives with his wife, Cheryl, on the West Coast of Canada. Educated at the University of British Columbia and Regent College, his work has been published in numerous periodicals, including Christianity Today, Books and Culture, Leadership Journal, and Discipleship Magazine. He is the author of six books: Your God Is Too Safe, Things Unseen, The Holy Wild, The Rest of God, Hidden in Plain Sight, and Spiritual Rhythm.
最佳賣點
最佳賣點 : With this book, Buchanan reminds readers of the Sabbath's true purpose--to heal, to feed, to rescue, to celebrate, to lavish, and to relish life abundantly. He gives practical advice for restoring the Sabbath in Christians' lives.