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Abundant Simplicity: Discovering the Unhurried Rhythms of Grace
by
Jan Johnson (Goodreads Author)
Which activities give you energy and connect you with God? Do you know what behaviors are life-draining for you, separating you from God? Simplicity is about choosing the engaging, relational life we were meant to live. It means shedding obligation and pretension. It means spending time energy money in ways that help us become clear-headed. It means being intentional about...more
Paperback, 172 pages
Published
April 28th 2011
by IVP Books
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I found this book encouraging and challenging all at once. The writing is clear and helped me consider again what I really want the focus of my life to be. Because I enjoyed it so much, I read it way too quickly. This is ironic given a big theme of the book is to trust the slow work of God. I'm going to begin reading it again now, disciplining myself to only one chapter a week, because it offers such important guidance.
Amazing how much better I felt about myself, how much pressure and stress relief these simple truths gave me. One book I'll read over and over again. After reading it through, go back and read And reread those sections that offer the most help and guidance to a more peaceful, relaxed way of living.
This book is an excellent, thought-provoking read on how to spend your day and life with God. Through practicing disciplines of silence, simplicity, and others, it is a refreshing read on how to re-work your schedule and life around what is most important.
Amazing! Jan Johnson is practical s she invites us into a journey toward simplicity-- and a long journey it will be for many of us. I will undoubtedly read this book numerous times.
Very helpful book to simplify one's life in living for and from the Kingdom of God! Definitely recommend this learning from this wise woman of God.
Perfectly describes the life I want to live. Simplicity, treasuring God, making time and space for real relationships. Not just going with the flow. This book is fantastic; I wrote down many things that I learned so I won't retype here, but I'll be recommending this for sure. Definite re-read at some point.
I loved this book--it is one to contemplate and savor for a long time. Jan Johnson encourages us to live our lives to reflect what is most important--the love of Christ. I strongly recommend this book. She looks at simplicity from many angles--and many ways of growing in this discipline, There were many quotes from my favorite authors on this subject--and reiterated some of the principles of "Margin" and "The Discipline of Simplicity" but with fresh thoughts. I want to spend more time with this...more
Very thought provoking. A different take on simplicity.
Highly Recommend. Life changing !
I really liked this book. It was more than just food for thought, it was a veritable (albeit simple) feast!
Great book. Living simply as a spiritual discipline.
I've read other books with the theme of simplicity, but I think this is my favorite. Definitely recommended as a guide to help make space for God in the midst of a chaotic world. It is true that possessions, activities (even good ones), worry, etc. can enslave us and keep us from truly enjoying life.
A subject most followers of Jesus seem to miss. An important book to read. Small, to the point and easily digestible.
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