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	Freedom of Simplicity: Finding Harmony in a Complex World by Richard J. Foster
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Product Details Binding Paperback Dewey Decimal Number 241.4 EAN 9780060759711 ISBN 0060759712 Manufacturer HarperOne Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 272 Publication Date September 01, 2005 Publisher HarperOne Release Date August 30, 2005 Availability Usually ships in 24 hours Product Description A revised and updated edition of the manifesto that shows how simplicity is not merely having less stress and more leisure but an essential spiritual discipline for the health of our soul. 'This book will become a challenging and formative part of your spiritual life.' -- Lauren Winner, author of Girl Meets God and Real Sex: The Naked Truth About Chastity A revised and updated edition of the manifesto that shows how simplicity is not merely having less stress and more leisure but an essential spiritual discipline for the health of our soul. Articulates a creative, more human style of living and points the way for Christians to make their lives 'models of simplicity.' Written in his warm, accessible style, this updated edition of Richard Foster’s classic work on simplicity explores this discipline throughout Christian history and the Bible as well as examining simplicity in practice. Foster provides a way to rethink our priorities and to “seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness.” He shows us how to live in harmony with the rich complexity of life while stressing the relation of simplicity to prayer, solitude, and all the Christian disciplines. With a new introduction and revisions throughout. Richard J. Foster is the author of several bestselling books, including Celebration of Discipline, Streams of Living Water, and Prayer, which was Christianity Today's Book of the Year and the winner of the Gold Medallion Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He is the founder of RenovarÉ, an intrachurch movement committed to the renewal of the Church in all her multifaceted expressions, and the editor of The RenovarÉ Spiritual Formation Bible. Lloyd James narrates this fascinating book, which addresses the problem of people's attempts to find satisfaction in their lives by acquiring more and more things--which, of course, rarely achieves the desired end. Instead, more possessions clutter our lives and create more concerns. The answer, Foster says, is to take our focus off ourselves and to work to satisfy the needs of others. To simplify our lives, he believes, is to find greater peace in a frenzied world. James's well-modulated voice reflects the author's passion. His strong, clear delivery creates a convincing presentation. This dynamic audiobook is well worth your time. N.L. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Customers who bought this item also bought Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home The Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Christian Reflections on Money, Sex, and Power Spiritual Classics : Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups on the Twelve Spiritual Disciplines Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith Customer Reviews for: Freedom of Simplicity: Finding Harmony in a Complex World Rating - A book every Christian interested in personal finance should wrestle with. I'd definitely give this one five stars... not because it all the sudden will "simplify" your life. Just the opposite, in fact. As Christians living in America, there's an interesting tension we do not address enough. Namely, what is it to be both a Christian who is called to live with abandon, who also simultaneously doing things like saving for retirement or spending large amount of times tracking our stocks, etc. Foster's ... Read More Rating - Simply Excellent! I must say Richard Foster's Freedom of Simplicity ranks among the most helpful and spiritually formative books in my personal life. It is so well-written that there's not a wasted line in it and it's cogently presented, biblically grounded and immensely workable! No, it's not a book about how to save the world economically, or even about winning the world to Christ, or making heroic sacrifices. Rather, it's about what the Danish prophet Kierkegaard calls ... Read More Rating - Personal Freedom as a lifestyle Excellent material the updated edition is underscored with author's personal experience. Excellent resource for resource management people as well those subscribing to The Volantary Simplicity lifestyle. Those seeking security in life will also profit from Foster"s work. Rating - If you're looking for a HOW-TO book, this ain't it! Don't look for any helpful insights on how to live live more simply. Just be prepared for a book full of socialist propaganda about how there are only so many resources in the world, and anything you use is stealing from someone else less fortunate! I'm already sold on the IDEA of simplicity or I wouldn't be buying this book. I want a book with useful suggestions for living a more simple, down to earth life. If that's what you're looking for, buy Eliot ... Read More see more reviews See all books by author Richard J. Foster

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