Sense of the Call: A Sabbath Way of Life for Those Who Serve God, the Church, an

Description: Sense of the Call by Marva J. Dawn In "Keeping the Sabbath Wholly", the author introduced the various vital Sabbath aspects. Here, she expands these into a way of life for serving God and the Kingdom. She teaches skills such as learning to rest in prayer, saying no to busyness, enjoying ones body as Gods temple, and embracing the cost of living as a Christian disciple. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why is it so hard to serve God these days? Church workers suffer from low morale, while Christians of all stripes struggle to find their way in a culture fixated on sexuality, violence, and wealth. In "Keeping the Sabbath Wholly" (1989) Marva Dawn introduced the vital Sabbath aspects of resting, ceasing, feasting, and embracing. Now, in "The Sense of the Call", she expands these into a way of life for serving God and the Kingdom every single day of the week. A Sabbath way of life, Dawn asserts, consists of resting in the Kingdoms grace, ceasing by grace those attitudes and actions that hinder the Kingdom, feasting so as to radiate the grace-full splendor of the Kingdom, and embracing the Kingdoms gracious purposes. To this end Dawn teaches skills such as learning to rest in prayer, saying no to busyness, enjoying ones body as Gods temple, and embracing the cost of living as a Christian disciple. Both frank and compassionate, "The Sense of the Call" will guide Christian servants into a more restful, joy-full life of trust in God. Back Cover Why is it "so hard to serve God these days? Church workers suffer from low morale, while Christians of all stripes struggle to find their way in a culture fixated on sexuality, violence, and wealth. In "Keeping the Sabbath Wholly (1989) Marva Dawn introduced the vital Sabbath aspects of "resting, ceasing, feasting, and "embracing. Now, in "The Sense of the Call, she expands these into a way of life for serving God and the Kingdom every single day of the week.A Sabbath way of life, Dawn asserts, consists of "resting in the Kingdoms grace, "ceasing by grace those attitudes and actions that hinder the Kingdom, "feasting so as to radiate the grace-full splendor of the Kingdom, and "embracing the Kingdoms gracious purposes. To this end Dawn teaches skills such as learning to rest in prayer, saying no to busyness, enjoying ones body as Gods temple, and embracing the cost of living as a Christian disciple.Both frank and compassionate, "The Sense of the Call will guide Christian servants into a more restful, joy-full life of trust in God. Author Biography Marva J Dawn is an internationally renowned theologian, author and educator who serves the Church through Christians Equipped for Ministry of Vancouver, Washington, USA. She is also teaching fellow in spiritual theology at Regent College. Her many award-winning books include The Unnecessary Pastor and Powers, Weakness and the Tabernacling of God. Review Academy of Parish Clergy, Top Ten Books of the Year (2007) Presbyterian Record "Last summer when I heard Marva Dawn preach in Toronto, I saw a frail human being -- physically. But there was nothing frail about her reading of Scripture and her preaching. The biblical text leapt off the page and inspired a kind of gospel-fuelled courage to be the church. . . Dawn has a profound sense of call, not only for herself but also for the church which, in so many ways, has a frailty not always acknowledged." Prism "The Sense of the Call is packed with Bible studies, illustrations from church history, and personal anecdotes, all geared to convince readers of their need to be regularly reclaimed, revitalized, and renewed." Eugene H. Peterson -- author of The Message "Inch by inch, row by row . . . Marva Dawn patiently (but not complacently!) works in the garden of God, this planting of sinner-saints in which we live and grow. She waters and weeds, cultivating holy and wise lives. She works at the center, where Jesus is at work with us. There is not a trivial or superfluous word in this book. Dawn is insistent and winsome -- an American prophet." Mark Buchanan -- author of The Rest of God "What a holy oddity Marva Dawn is. She juggles the prophetic with the pragmatic, stern warning with giddy invitation, a scholars exactitude with a childs whimsy. She embodies both human brokenness and divine transformation, writing about both with level calm and quiet authority. Mostly she sees -- clear-eyed and unflinching -- the sheer madness of our mere busyness, and she calls us back to the ancient rhythm of Sabbath keeping and, through that, the discovery that the kingdom is among us and has been for a long time." Edith M. Humphrey -- author of Ecstasy and Intimacy "The Sense of the Call issues both a timely challenge and a ceaseless invitation. . . With conviction and concreteness, Marva Dawn leads us to embrace the gifts of God, the catholic disciplines and teachings of the Church, and the mission of our passionate God, who calls us to participate in the Kingdom and the priesthood. Even where the reader may disagree with her particular diagnosis of ills in Church or society, Dawn consistently and graciously points us toward the One who is the source and fulfillment of all authentic life in the Spirit. Above all, she recalls the Joy that is showered upon those who, in service and restful celebration, find their sustenance in the triune God." Prizes Winner of Book of the Year (Top 10) 2007 Long Description Why is it "so hard" to serve God these days? Church workers suffer from low morale, while Christians of all stripes struggle to find their way in a culture fixated on sexuality, violence, and wealth. In "Keeping the Sabbath Wholly," Marva Dawn introduced the vital Sabbath aspects of "resting, ceasing, feasting, "and "embracing." Now, in "The Sense of the Call," she expands these into a way of life for serving God and the Kingdom every single day of the week. A Sabbath way of life, Dawn asserts, consists of "resting" in the Kingdoms grace, "ceasing" by grace attitudes and actions that hinder the Kingdom, "feasting" so as to radiate the gracefull splendor of the Kingdom, and "embracing" the Kingdoms gracious purposes. To this end, Dawn teaches skills such as learning to rest in prayer, saying no to busyness, enjoying the body, and embracing the cost of living as a Christian disciple.Frank yet compassionate, "The Sense of The Call" will guide all who serve, whether in the Church or world into a more restful, joy-full life of trust in God. Review Quote Academy of Parish Clergy , Details ISBN0802844596 Author Marva J. Dawn Short Title SENSE OF THE CALL Pages 315 Language English ISBN-10 0802844596 ISBN-13 9780802844590 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 248.4 Year 2006 Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States Residence WA, US Birth 1955 Subtitle A Sabbath Way of Life for Those Who Serve God, the Church, and the World DOI 10.1604/9780802844590 UK Release Date 2006-02-28 NZ Release Date 2006-02-28 US Release Date 2006-02-28 Publisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Publication Date 2006-02-28 Audience General AU Release Date 2006-02-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129719780;

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