God rests. From the very beginning, rest is marked with sacred significance among all of creation. God calls individuals and communities alike into lives, rhythms, and conventions of rest. More than a mere afternoon nap, rest is a holy orientation and divine chronology that completes life as we know it. Just as God rests, we rest with God. This book is meant to move us towards rest, into recovering its wisdom and consequence in our lives. As we contemplate...

"Our generation has seen a sharp return to the soil and earth. We see it in the rising popularity of forest schools, nature programs, junior rangers, homeopathy, and organic living. Yet not every step of this journey has been wholesome - not when it comes to our children's faith. Society has severed the connection between God and creation, but we as parents can reconnect the dots for our kids. God reveals himself to us through nature and through his...

More and more people are finding God beyond the walls of traditional religious institutions, but these seekers often miss the church community itself, including its shared spiritual practices such as gratitude. Bass explores why gratitude is missing as a modern spiritual practice, offers practical suggestions for reclaiming it, and illuminates how the shared practice of gratitude can lead to greater connection with God, our world, and our own souls....

Only when you and your mate know and respect each other's needs, choices, and freedom can you give yourselves freely and lovingly to one another. Boundaries in Marriage gives you the tools you need. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, counselors and authors of the award-winning best-seller Boundaries, show you how to apply the principles of boundaries to your marriage. This long-awaited book helps you understand the friction points or serious hurts...

"Home is where we live, but it is much more than that. Discover how to find the eternal in the everyday through the universal language of home."--Page 4 of cover.

"Experience the treasures and blessings of motherhood by defeating the thoughts and feelings that want to steal your peace and joy"--

"In her first book, author Leslie Nunnery shines a much-needed light on the struggle many parents are having to pass on a godly legacy to their children. She gets right to a fundamental weakness of Christian parenting in this post-modern era: we have forgotten the importance and the privilege of parenting children today ... though God has given us the tools to teach our children, we often fail to use them: -- Back cover

"As women, we are often told to count our blessings. But truly biblical gratitude is much more than this. Mary K. Mohler looks into God's word to help us grow in true gratitude to our Lord - and to identify and deal with some of the things that hinder us. This book will encourage you and help you rediscover the joy of a thankful heart." -- From back of book.