{"product_id":"the-radical-pursuit-of-rest-escaping-the-productivity-trap-paperback","title":"The Radical Pursuit of Rest: Escaping the Productivity Trap - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Koessler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark Galli\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvangelical Christian Publishers Association Top Shelf Book Cover Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes reflection and discussion questions designed for both individual and group use. You will discover the true meaningbehind Jesus' idea of the yoke of rest and restoration for your mind, body and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Koessler (DMin, Trinity International University) is chair and professor of pastoral studies at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois, where he has served for over twenty years. He is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Surprising Grace of Disappointment\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrue Discipleship\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGod Our Father\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Stranger in the House of God\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the general editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Moody Handbook of Preaching\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFoundational Faith\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written for publications like \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDiscipleship Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLeadership\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDecision\u003c\/i\u003e. Previously, John served as a pastor at Valley Chapel in Green Valley, Illinois, and served as consulting editor for \u003ci\u003eMoody Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He has made numerous radio and broadcast appearances, and is a frequent speaker at pastors' conferences. He and his wife Jane live in northwest Indiana and have two sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalli is the managing editor of \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He previously edited \u003ci\u003eChristian History\u003c\/i\u003e. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and for 10 years served as a Presbyterian pastor in parishes in Mexico City and California. He has written books on preaching, prayer and the challenges of pastoral ministry, and is a contributing writer to \u003ci\u003eThe Christian Millennial History Project\u003c\/i\u003e. He is married with three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 28, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52740439834931,"sku":"9780830844449","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/hutcuOB5OF9780830844449.webp?v=1781563011","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-radical-pursuit-of-rest-escaping-the-productivity-trap-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}