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Addicted to Busy: Recovery for the Rushed Soul
We are all spread too thin, taking on more than we can handle, trying to do so much—almost as if we are afraid that if we were to take a moment of rest, we might discover that all our busyness is covering up an essential lack in our lives.
But God never meant for us to be so busy. God desires for us to have rest and peace. Brady Boyd shows you how to live a life that embraces stillness and solitude, so you can find the peace that God wants for you.
But God never meant for us to be so busy. God desires for us to have rest and peace. Brady Boyd shows you how to live a life that embraces stillness and solitude, so you can find the peace that God wants for you.
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First published September 1, 2014
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December 16, 2015
This is another book I really wanted to like but that ended up being not for me. As a Catholic, I found the Protestant theology and modernized Bible quotes to be distracting. But my biggest problem is the author's personality. The book has a very "Look at me!" feel -- so much so that I found myself checking halfway through to see if it was actually classified as a memoir rather than a personal growth book.
Beyond that, I found the author didn't portray himself as a particularly charitable person. He completely lost me in the Shabbat Shalom chapter. First, he explains how a pastor at a neighboring church called him for help, saying she was exhausted. Rather than helping her with any practical suggestions or advice, he lectures her on how she needs to rest. I'm guessing she knew she needed to rest and was hoping for some more substantial advice (I.e. how do you rest when your church is in crisis as hers was). After that the author relates how a woman shared how busy she was with club sports for her kids. Rather than find out why their family did so many sports, the author assumes it's for college scholarship money and Boom (his word, not mine), tells her why she's wrong. Later in the book, he says a friend was "talking/whining" about how busy she is raising young children. There are other examples, but you get the idea.
While I'm sure the author is very nice in person, his writing style implies he walks around feeling smugly superior to everyone else. As a result, the book left a bad taste in my mouth.
Beyond that, I found the author didn't portray himself as a particularly charitable person. He completely lost me in the Shabbat Shalom chapter. First, he explains how a pastor at a neighboring church called him for help, saying she was exhausted. Rather than helping her with any practical suggestions or advice, he lectures her on how she needs to rest. I'm guessing she knew she needed to rest and was hoping for some more substantial advice (I.e. how do you rest when your church is in crisis as hers was). After that the author relates how a woman shared how busy she was with club sports for her kids. Rather than find out why their family did so many sports, the author assumes it's for college scholarship money and Boom (his word, not mine), tells her why she's wrong. Later in the book, he says a friend was "talking/whining" about how busy she is raising young children. There are other examples, but you get the idea.
While I'm sure the author is very nice in person, his writing style implies he walks around feeling smugly superior to everyone else. As a result, the book left a bad taste in my mouth.
October 14, 2015
Society is all about the busy. Everything is rushed, frenzied, everything is hurry, hurry, hurry. Everyone talks faster or abbreviates, even on TV and in the movies, everything is faster including the dialogue, the news cycle can barely be called a cycle, more like a blip...people drive fast, eat fast, everything is zooming by. Soundbites rule. When will we finally see it can't be good for us? We're burning out. Our critical thinking skills are fading fast, we're getting digital amnesia, and live on pills to make us accept that somehow it's all ok. What happened to stillness, thoughtfulness, solitude, quiet, and if I can use the dreaded 's' word, slowness? When I saw this on Netgalley free for the low price of an honest review I felt drawn to it, I needed to read it...and slowly. Well-written, accessible, if a tad preachy, Boyd gives some excellent ways and reasons to slow down, and live life instead of letting it live you.
December 1, 2023
Audiobook on busyness
Definitely different theological views, and ideas about what a biblical ministry is i.e. church planting. However, this man is extremely relatable and understandable with the ideal for pushing ourselves like robots. Johnny Ardanvantis(?) has a great series on Sabbath and rest, which I listen to during my time in this audiobook, and found to be a better alternative.
His idea about being fascinated with God I would tweak a little bit and say it’s related to thanksgiving. We are commanded to be grateful. To give thanks for all things, so when we are disobedient in this, we look like the world by begrudgingly obeying. But the author discusses fascination instead of Thanksgiving. Of course, fascination and wonder are good, but that’s not commanded and you can’t force fascination. I think some people are more prone to being fascinated than others and it’s highly linked with how thankful you are.
I would be curious about Bob Goff and how he manages his family and ministry. Especially because he gives his phone number out to the public and he answers every time it rings. I would want to email author and ask about the ministry. He claims his scene with miraculous healing, and other things, discussing how that takes away from the actual ministry. there’s thorns and thistles and weeds that suffocate us from the greater thing which is the Lord and I would assume a lot of the miracles he mentions are weeds not of the spirit, but of the god of distraction
His idea of speed creating us to be someone we never wanted to be. I appreciate this thought however, it’s not speed it’s ultimately sin. We don’t need to fix the speed we need to fix the sin and find the root of why we crave speed. I think hearing his thoughts about speed is funny and relatable because you can resonate with the desire to do so much to make yourself sixty years old before your 30. He diagnosis the root without looking to the sin problem- While one longs for power, another longs for an early death, and another longs for people pleasing. There’s 1000 different reasons why people are busybodies and the problem isn’t the speed. The problem is the sin. I don’t want to fear my actions because of consequences. I want to fear my actions because ultimately, I fear God. A lot of this book blamed consequences on mere action(speed) and not on desire. You cannot blame a pornography addiction on speed and busyness. But yes, its helpful to hear busyness removes meditation and prayer. But … does busyness or the sin behind busyness 🤔
“Busyness serves our need for existential significance.” Yes. Bingo.
Refusing to burn out principal for the sake of others
Definitely different theological views, and ideas about what a biblical ministry is i.e. church planting. However, this man is extremely relatable and understandable with the ideal for pushing ourselves like robots. Johnny Ardanvantis(?) has a great series on Sabbath and rest, which I listen to during my time in this audiobook, and found to be a better alternative.
His idea about being fascinated with God I would tweak a little bit and say it’s related to thanksgiving. We are commanded to be grateful. To give thanks for all things, so when we are disobedient in this, we look like the world by begrudgingly obeying. But the author discusses fascination instead of Thanksgiving. Of course, fascination and wonder are good, but that’s not commanded and you can’t force fascination. I think some people are more prone to being fascinated than others and it’s highly linked with how thankful you are.
I would be curious about Bob Goff and how he manages his family and ministry. Especially because he gives his phone number out to the public and he answers every time it rings. I would want to email author and ask about the ministry. He claims his scene with miraculous healing, and other things, discussing how that takes away from the actual ministry. there’s thorns and thistles and weeds that suffocate us from the greater thing which is the Lord and I would assume a lot of the miracles he mentions are weeds not of the spirit, but of the god of distraction
His idea of speed creating us to be someone we never wanted to be. I appreciate this thought however, it’s not speed it’s ultimately sin. We don’t need to fix the speed we need to fix the sin and find the root of why we crave speed. I think hearing his thoughts about speed is funny and relatable because you can resonate with the desire to do so much to make yourself sixty years old before your 30. He diagnosis the root without looking to the sin problem- While one longs for power, another longs for an early death, and another longs for people pleasing. There’s 1000 different reasons why people are busybodies and the problem isn’t the speed. The problem is the sin. I don’t want to fear my actions because of consequences. I want to fear my actions because ultimately, I fear God. A lot of this book blamed consequences on mere action(speed) and not on desire. You cannot blame a pornography addiction on speed and busyness. But yes, its helpful to hear busyness removes meditation and prayer. But … does busyness or the sin behind busyness 🤔
“Busyness serves our need for existential significance.” Yes. Bingo.
Refusing to burn out principal for the sake of others
May 10, 2015
When the opportunity to review the book, Addicted to Busy: Recovery for the Rushed Soul, by Brady Boyd came up, I felt like God was giving me a "shout out" and that I had better accept the offer now rather than receive my standard "hit in the head with a 2x4" moment, so I accepted. Over the past two or three years - well, truth be known in probably the past 25 years or so - on any given month, here's what my calendar looks busy, busy, busy.
If I'm not leading or serving on two or three or four different ministries at church, then I am a member of two or three or four different groups that require my attendance or performance of duties on my part. Just recently I stepped down from serving in a homeless ministry at church as well as an every-Monday-night ministry just to have a little more time. Unfortunately, those spaces of time seem to have immediately been filled with other obligations. If I happen to find an spare time in between "busy", then I simply draw a diagonal line in between the day and split it into two parts, and then I can add another "thing" to one day. It's hard to say "no" sometimes without feeling like you are letting others down. It's also hard to say "no" sometimes because your ego takes control. Maybe surviving a near-fatal car accident drives me to make sure I am actually living life.
We are all spread too thin, taking on more than we can handle, trying to do so much—almost as if we are afraid that if we were to take a minute of rest, we might discover that all our busyness is covering up an essential lack in our lives.
But God never meant for us to be so busy. God desires for us peace. God desires rest. In this book, Boyd Brady shows you how to live a life that embraces stillness and solitude and finds the peace that God wants for you. He shows you how Jesus was a role model for peaceful living and shows us a string of scenes from Luke 5 where Jesus is in the "thick" of ministry—calling disciples to follow him; enfolding sinners in community; healing people who are paralyzed and marginalized, broken and bruised and sad. He is teaching and preaching and answering questions about the kingdom until his voice is hoarse. He’s working hard and pushing hard and running fast and strong. But in the midst of all this busyness, Jesus decides to take a break. In fact, he takes many well-deserved breaks. “As often as possible,” Luke 5:16 says, “Jesus withdrew to out-of-the-way places for prayer.”
Jesus withdrew in order to work through tragic news - like when he learned that his friend, John the Baptist has died. He withdrew to gain insight on important decisions, like which men to call to follow him. He withdrew so that he simply could pray. He withdrew to enjoy time with his closest companions. He withdrew as a means of teaching his disciples the value of rest. He didn't wait until his mission was accomplished. He didn't wait until someone sanctioned a few days off for him. He didn't even wait for an official “Sabbath” to dawn. When he sensed it was time to withdraw, he just did. Jesus obeyed a deeper rhythm; He lived in a rhythmic way - he engaged, engaged, engaged and withdrew. Jesus was in love with his Father. And that one great love drove everything he did—and did not—do.
Mr. Boyd offers readers three pieces of advice:
♦ First, unplug. Decide now that the rhythmic life is worth living, that peaceful describes the person you want to become.
♦ Next, be filled. Know what brings you alive and pursue it. Be intentional during unplugged times.
♦ And third, give your best away. Share your sense of peace with a world in chaos, letting the abundance of your life overflow.
This is how we quit dying inside. It’s how we come alive. If you’re still not sure that a less busy life is the cure for what ails you, consider this insight from a pastor who has seen it all: “Every problem I see, in every person I know,” explains Brady Boyd, “is ultimately a problem of moving too fast for too long in too many aspects of life. Speed is the single greatest threat to a healthy life. Margin, space and time are things I desperately want these days. I know I’m not alone.”
It turns out this book came for me to read exactly when I needed it most! I have always found myself being spread too thin and being too busy. I was raised to believe that I should be doing something, and if I wasn't, I was wasting time or lazy. Sometimes I even feel bad turning people down and saying no to things I don't really have time to do or be a part of, so I say "yes, sure, no problem" and then I'm stressed out fulfilling the commitment! I am so thankful that Brady Boyd was moved to write this book right when he did, because I believe it can truly make a big difference in breaking the "busy" of my life. I have made some very small changes to remove several 'stressors" from my life that will allow me to unplug and find peace while pursuing the things that help me feel alive.
If I'm not leading or serving on two or three or four different ministries at church, then I am a member of two or three or four different groups that require my attendance or performance of duties on my part. Just recently I stepped down from serving in a homeless ministry at church as well as an every-Monday-night ministry just to have a little more time. Unfortunately, those spaces of time seem to have immediately been filled with other obligations. If I happen to find an spare time in between "busy", then I simply draw a diagonal line in between the day and split it into two parts, and then I can add another "thing" to one day. It's hard to say "no" sometimes without feeling like you are letting others down. It's also hard to say "no" sometimes because your ego takes control. Maybe surviving a near-fatal car accident drives me to make sure I am actually living life.
We are all spread too thin, taking on more than we can handle, trying to do so much—almost as if we are afraid that if we were to take a minute of rest, we might discover that all our busyness is covering up an essential lack in our lives.
But God never meant for us to be so busy. God desires for us peace. God desires rest. In this book, Boyd Brady shows you how to live a life that embraces stillness and solitude and finds the peace that God wants for you. He shows you how Jesus was a role model for peaceful living and shows us a string of scenes from Luke 5 where Jesus is in the "thick" of ministry—calling disciples to follow him; enfolding sinners in community; healing people who are paralyzed and marginalized, broken and bruised and sad. He is teaching and preaching and answering questions about the kingdom until his voice is hoarse. He’s working hard and pushing hard and running fast and strong. But in the midst of all this busyness, Jesus decides to take a break. In fact, he takes many well-deserved breaks. “As often as possible,” Luke 5:16 says, “Jesus withdrew to out-of-the-way places for prayer.”
Jesus withdrew in order to work through tragic news - like when he learned that his friend, John the Baptist has died. He withdrew to gain insight on important decisions, like which men to call to follow him. He withdrew so that he simply could pray. He withdrew to enjoy time with his closest companions. He withdrew as a means of teaching his disciples the value of rest. He didn't wait until his mission was accomplished. He didn't wait until someone sanctioned a few days off for him. He didn't even wait for an official “Sabbath” to dawn. When he sensed it was time to withdraw, he just did. Jesus obeyed a deeper rhythm; He lived in a rhythmic way - he engaged, engaged, engaged and withdrew. Jesus was in love with his Father. And that one great love drove everything he did—and did not—do.
Mr. Boyd offers readers three pieces of advice:
♦ First, unplug. Decide now that the rhythmic life is worth living, that peaceful describes the person you want to become.
♦ Next, be filled. Know what brings you alive and pursue it. Be intentional during unplugged times.
♦ And third, give your best away. Share your sense of peace with a world in chaos, letting the abundance of your life overflow.
This is how we quit dying inside. It’s how we come alive. If you’re still not sure that a less busy life is the cure for what ails you, consider this insight from a pastor who has seen it all: “Every problem I see, in every person I know,” explains Brady Boyd, “is ultimately a problem of moving too fast for too long in too many aspects of life. Speed is the single greatest threat to a healthy life. Margin, space and time are things I desperately want these days. I know I’m not alone.”
It turns out this book came for me to read exactly when I needed it most! I have always found myself being spread too thin and being too busy. I was raised to believe that I should be doing something, and if I wasn't, I was wasting time or lazy. Sometimes I even feel bad turning people down and saying no to things I don't really have time to do or be a part of, so I say "yes, sure, no problem" and then I'm stressed out fulfilling the commitment! I am so thankful that Brady Boyd was moved to write this book right when he did, because I believe it can truly make a big difference in breaking the "busy" of my life. I have made some very small changes to remove several 'stressors" from my life that will allow me to unplug and find peace while pursuing the things that help me feel alive.
March 18, 2019
Solid book on how to slow down. Not really a self-help book that gives you a step-by-step process, but a book that shows you biblical reasons why you should slow down. It is more about being convicted to slow down and rest. I took Brady's advice to heart and have began to evaluate my life!
December 26, 2017
If you want to continue "peacefully" living your life stressed out, running a million miles an hour, overcommitting to things that don't matter and under-performing in all of the things that do, this is certainly not a book that you should read! If however, you sense deep in your spirit that something about our modern view of "busyness as badge of honor" is seriously flawed, if you sense that there has to be a better way, this book has incredible potential to be the catalyst of some serious change in your life. Brady shares his personal story of struggle against over-committed, frenzied, hectic Christian living with a brutal honesty that cuts deeply into the lies so many people today struggle with. If you're brave enough to admit that something is sincerely wrong with our modern approach to Sabbath (read = the utter lack of!), get this book! It is an excellent read that everyone I know would benefit from.
Favorite Quote: "The only solution here is rest. You can try a thousand other things - telling yourself this is just a season and things will slow down soon; distracting yourself with busyness and hoping your soul doesn't notice what's up; taking sleeping pills, drinking too much alcohol, overbearing, and more - but what I'm telling you is the truth: the only solution is rest. YOU CAN'T IGNORE THE SABBATH AND SURVIVE."
Favorite Quote: "The only solution here is rest. You can try a thousand other things - telling yourself this is just a season and things will slow down soon; distracting yourself with busyness and hoping your soul doesn't notice what's up; taking sleeping pills, drinking too much alcohol, overbearing, and more - but what I'm telling you is the truth: the only solution is rest. YOU CAN'T IGNORE THE SABBATH AND SURVIVE."
December 29, 2015
I've been working on catching up on NetGalley, at least the books I still have that weren't lost forever due to not downloading them on time.
It took me a while to get to this book. I was, ironically, too busy. But the author's voice was easy to follow, and interesting enough to want to keep following. I enjoyed the "breaking busy" challenges at the end of each chapter, but I think thats more of a testament to my character than anything else. I like being able to interact with my books and I LOVE challenges.
While sometimes I felt like if I ever met Brady I may not get along with him, I greatly admired his ability to be 100% honest with himself. And honestly, that's the only way anyone will get to start recovering from anything.
As my office goes into overtime season for the holidays, I might think of this book. But I might also push the thought aside. Either way I'll keep this book in mind for when I get older and ready to slow down. I'd recommend this book to everyone except most people in my generation will take the advice and ignore it like I probably will. But everyone maybe 30 years or older, or working parents who may be too busy for their kids sometimes should definitely give this book a go.
It took me a while to get to this book. I was, ironically, too busy. But the author's voice was easy to follow, and interesting enough to want to keep following. I enjoyed the "breaking busy" challenges at the end of each chapter, but I think thats more of a testament to my character than anything else. I like being able to interact with my books and I LOVE challenges.
While sometimes I felt like if I ever met Brady I may not get along with him, I greatly admired his ability to be 100% honest with himself. And honestly, that's the only way anyone will get to start recovering from anything.
As my office goes into overtime season for the holidays, I might think of this book. But I might also push the thought aside. Either way I'll keep this book in mind for when I get older and ready to slow down. I'd recommend this book to everyone except most people in my generation will take the advice and ignore it like I probably will. But everyone maybe 30 years or older, or working parents who may be too busy for their kids sometimes should definitely give this book a go.
October 22, 2015
I've been working on catching up on NetGalley, at least the books I still have that weren't lost forever due to not downloading them on time.
It took me a while to get to this book. I was, ironically, too busy. But the author's voice was easy to follow, and interesting enough to want to keep following. I enjoyed the "breaking busy" challenges at the end of each chapter, but I think thats more of a testament to my character than anything else. I like being able to interact with my books and I LOVE challenges.
While sometimes I felt like if I ever met Brady I may not get along with him, I greatly admired his ability to be 100% honest with himself. And honestly, that's the only way anyone will get to start recovering from anything.
As my office goes into overtime season for the holidays, I might think of this book. But I might also push the thought aside. Either way I'll keep this book in mind for when I get older and ready to slow down. I'd recommend this book to everyone except most people in my generation will take the advice and ignore it like I probably will. But everyone maybe 30 years or older, or working parents who may be too busy for their kids sometimes should definitely give this book a go.
It took me a while to get to this book. I was, ironically, too busy. But the author's voice was easy to follow, and interesting enough to want to keep following. I enjoyed the "breaking busy" challenges at the end of each chapter, but I think thats more of a testament to my character than anything else. I like being able to interact with my books and I LOVE challenges.
While sometimes I felt like if I ever met Brady I may not get along with him, I greatly admired his ability to be 100% honest with himself. And honestly, that's the only way anyone will get to start recovering from anything.
As my office goes into overtime season for the holidays, I might think of this book. But I might also push the thought aside. Either way I'll keep this book in mind for when I get older and ready to slow down. I'd recommend this book to everyone except most people in my generation will take the advice and ignore it like I probably will. But everyone maybe 30 years or older, or working parents who may be too busy for their kids sometimes should definitely give this book a go.
January 13, 2018
There are some books are that come into your life at the right time; this book was one of those for me. Being in an deadline driven industry, busy and breathing seem to go hand and hand. The more successful you become, it's amazing how little time you have yourself. My some stroke of magic relaxation, and self care fall by the wayside. Brady Boyd put it best when he said, "the greatest risk to restfulness is success." With every page I turned I could feel something inside me changing- the calming of storm as you will. I savored reading Addicted to Busy. While some of the content in this book is not new information by any means, it did what I needed most: remind.
November 25, 2018
I absolutely loved this audio book that I listened too. It is right on. I liked how they added challenges at the end of each chapter so that it gave you the opportunity not to just read and agree, but to put into action what you have learned.
There is a saying, "stop the glorification of busy". I agree. Boyd does really well in laying it all out, and then softening a bit of it with a wise joke. LOL! It was brilliant. I really enjoyed this and I know I will need to read it again often. Which is why I gave it 5 stars. If I know I need to read it again and again and apply the principles, then its worth the star rating.
There is a saying, "stop the glorification of busy". I agree. Boyd does really well in laying it all out, and then softening a bit of it with a wise joke. LOL! It was brilliant. I really enjoyed this and I know I will need to read it again often. Which is why I gave it 5 stars. If I know I need to read it again and again and apply the principles, then its worth the star rating.
February 28, 2019
One of my top reads of 2019
It seriously took me long enough to read this! Lol! I picked it up and set it aside for far too long (oh, the irony).
Once I revisited, though, and consistently kept reading, I finished relatively quickly. The book is light in tone (though incredibly convicting and thought provoking! Don’t expect to walk away unchanged!), and very approachable. I particularly appreciated the challenges at the end of each chapter.
Definitely one of my top reads of 2019. I know one of my challenges right now and throughout the year (and, frankly, beyond) will be to break up with busy and consistently pursue rest.
It seriously took me long enough to read this! Lol! I picked it up and set it aside for far too long (oh, the irony).
Once I revisited, though, and consistently kept reading, I finished relatively quickly. The book is light in tone (though incredibly convicting and thought provoking! Don’t expect to walk away unchanged!), and very approachable. I particularly appreciated the challenges at the end of each chapter.
Definitely one of my top reads of 2019. I know one of my challenges right now and throughout the year (and, frankly, beyond) will be to break up with busy and consistently pursue rest.
February 7, 2016
"Rest isn't an obligation; it's a gift"
"...it's important for us to reinforce the importance of togetherness"
"The more rested you are, the less you are driven by what others think of you. The more rested you are, the more you are driven by what God, alone, believes to be true."
"...busyness is our means to impress"
"Busyness serves as a kind of existential reassurance, a hedge against emptiness."
"Letting ourselves be who we really are is a key step in living a life at rest"
"There is more to life than increasing its speed" -- Mahatma Gandhi
November 8, 2014
The first sentence of the book lost me and I stopped reading at the end of the prologue. Boyd's idea of a fuller life is one that I also desire and aim to achieve. However, introducing oneself to a reader by stating that your book is hypocritical is not a start that will inspire readers to keep reading. I wish Boyd would have written this book after a successful journey to a less busy yet fuller life.
November 24, 2015
This is book is not just for those who are addicted to busy, its also for those who feel they've been anointed for busy! God's Holy Spirit empowers us to serve, but saying yes to everything will drain any person of being fully alive. Pastor Brady Boyd shares his wisdom from the depths of his weakness to convey to readers the value of resting on a regular basis in order to refresh and revive the soul.
February 6, 2015
In this day and age, we really have no idea what connection to other people needs. ONE of the benefits of living a life that is filled with rest and margin is being able to spend more time in deep connection with others. Pastor Brady's book is phenomenal and its content is SO necessary. We all need to create a little more margin.
February 11, 2015
It's pretty basic, but also encouraging and by the end I found the last few chapters to be pretty inspirational. Overall I gave it a three only because I think a four would mean that I loved the book from beginning to end. I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend. Some folks could truly find some healing in a lifestyle/perspective change Ps. Boyd presses here.
February 3, 2016
This applies to you
We could all use an eye opener in this fast paced, distraction filled, and tech driven world. Addicted to Busy brings you back to square one of what is really the most important. God, family, fellowship, and personal value are met with open arms and a surrender of egotism. You will do well to read this book and let Jesus show you how to breathe again.
We could all use an eye opener in this fast paced, distraction filled, and tech driven world. Addicted to Busy brings you back to square one of what is really the most important. God, family, fellowship, and personal value are met with open arms and a surrender of egotism. You will do well to read this book and let Jesus show you how to breathe again.
August 28, 2016
I savored this book over some weeks. It was a shorter read but I found plenty of grounding principles and helpful applications for finding a healthful life rhythm and true rest. There were a few points where connecting it all back to Jesus seemed lacking somehow but Brady Boyd's authenticity made it clear that God was the center of it all.
February 2, 2019
Evangelical with a difference
I liked this book partly because of the author's background which is surprising - be should say with Whitefield that he would rather wear out than rust out. And he seems to have impeccable Pentecostal roots and is at the church where the former NEA chair was based before he was disgraced. An easy but enjoyable read and good for me!!
I liked this book partly because of the author's background which is surprising - be should say with Whitefield that he would rather wear out than rust out. And he seems to have impeccable Pentecostal roots and is at the church where the former NEA chair was based before he was disgraced. An easy but enjoyable read and good for me!!
November 10, 2014
A most interesting spiritual journey the reader is taken on, its about how we spread our lives too thinly on the ground and end up over stressing ourselves, but this book shows you how embrace a life of solitude and stillness and taking life at a slower pace.
April 4, 2016
Brady Boyd is as laid back and down to earth in his books as he is when he preaches. This book is super practical with lots of good ideas of how to be intentional about rest. It's definitely a keeper to be pulled out and reread whenever life gets too busy.
December 17, 2015
A Must Read
We never think about all we miss by not being intentional about rest. Addicted to Busy is definitely a must read for anyone looking to regain their grasp on rest and seeking to gain the benefits that come with it.
We never think about all we miss by not being intentional about rest. Addicted to Busy is definitely a must read for anyone looking to regain their grasp on rest and seeking to gain the benefits that come with it.
July 16, 2016
this an excellent book on how to bring margin into your life. Brady writes in an easy to follow format. there are many personal examples which make the concepts relatable. at the end of the chi a later there are three suggested activities to apply what was discussed in the chapter.
June 28, 2016
This was a quick and good read. I expected more theology and history, but this didn't have much of that and was still a good book on rest. It covered Brady's life experiences and lessons he's learned over the years. Rest is important.
January 3, 2017
This was my first encounter with Brady Boyd. I found his writing to engaging and purposeful. He made appropriate use of scriptures and gave practical examples from his life and ministry. I was convicted in several areas of my life and am making changes to find more rest in the Lord.
August 15, 2017
This book was a God send at the most busy time of my life. It helped me become aware and transform of my thoughts about being busy. For example, I am not more important just because I am more busy. It is a great book that I'll probably find myself revisiting often.
February 23, 2019
Not particularly well-written and some of the precepts would be really hard to follow (I mean, who has flexibility in their schedule for a "bed-head day" every week?), but the premise is valid and we do tend to overbook.
February 14, 2015
Books don't change your life, but they can show you a way to effect change. This is one of those books!
February 18, 2016
So good!
Refreshing, relevant, and full of wisdom. This book really is one of the best in the business of breaking busyness!
Refreshing, relevant, and full of wisdom. This book really is one of the best in the business of breaking busyness!
June 26, 2015
Love this: Mission requires margin.
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