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Garden City

Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human.

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Garden City

By: John Mark Comer
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Rediscover your purpose in life and your passion for life.

In Garden City, join pastor and New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer as you explore the Bible's vision for work, rest, and living fully human.

The mantra for many in our culture is that we work to live. People aim to make as much money as possible, in as little time as possible, with as little effort as possible, so they can get off work and go do something else.

What a miserable way to live.

No wonder we are so unhappy, grouchy, and angsty. We've lost something central to who we are as humans.

In the Bible, the book of Genesis paints a very different picture of what it means to be truly human—we don't work to live; we live to work. From the very first pages of the Bible, human beings were made to rule over and care for the earth. By calling and by commission, humanity was created to do good work. In Garden City, you will explore this biblical vision and discover that, ultimately, what you do matters just as much as who you are. Along the way, you will explore important and practical questions:

  • Does God care where I work?
  • Does he have a clear direction for me?
  • How can I create a rhythm for work and a practice of rest?

This book isn't about how to get ahead in your career or spruce up your resume—it's about working, resting, and living a full and satisfying existence. It's about spiritual life invading all of life.

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I work nights and I have been so thankful to hearing these life giving words in the early hours. It has refreshed my soul, and reminded me of the hope that can leak, or feel jaded in day to day life. Permission to grow again in the garden city, not choke in the weeds of consumerism and conformity.

Life giving

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This book is life changing. John Mark Comer opened my eyes to the biblical view of work, rest and giving glory to God with everything that we do. It made me truly excited about living for His Kingdom in this life and even more excited for His Kingdom to fully come when Christ returns. Our work matters, we can glorify God with our vocations as well as our hearts.

Life changing

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I was both encouraged and humbled by this brilliant book, Comer manages to communicate the inherent godliness and goodness of work and rest in our lives, and he recaptures their importance in this enlightening guide to living lives pleasing and holy to God

Enlightening and challenging read

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Found the contents really applicable and well worded. love this author! Would even listen again.

wonderfully read. and the contents is spot on!

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What stood out the most was its relevance and deep Bible context especially from the Old Testament. Highly recommended!

Amazing book

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