The Radical Pursuit of Rest

<ul><li>Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Top Shelf Book Cover Award</li></ul><P>We live in a culture that values activity achievement and accomplishment. Whether in our careers churches schools or families busyness is the norm in our lives and anything less makes us feel unproductive and anxious. We have to work all the harder then to pursue true rest in a 24-7 world that is constantly in motion.John Koessler understands that rest is not automatic or easy to attain. He names the modern-day barriers to becoming people of rest and presents a unique perspective on how pursuing rest leads us to the heart of God. With honest biblical reflections on trends in our culture and churches he exposes our misconceptions regarding the concept of rest as well as offering correction and practices to align our ideas with God's ideal.The book includes reflection and discussion questions designed for both individual and group use. You will discover the true meaning behind Jesus' idea of the yoke of rest and restoration for your mind body and soul.</P>