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Summary: SABBATH, Restoring the Sacred Rythem of Rest
Review: A profound experience reading Muller's work. I am in recovery and activily pratisipate in the program Alcoholics Anonymous ergo I am anonymous and will not identify myself. I write and experience a lot of speritual moments in my writing. I was moved very deeply by the depth of the book and how the excercises when practiced brought the peace of a living God into my presence.Being addicive in nature I am a workaholic as I found my true calling at the age of 45. I love what I do and am so enamored with it I work way beyond the physical limits of my aging body. This book and it's return to basic living paterns has resored my energy and awareness of the closeness of my Power Greater Than All. Now twenty odd years in a program that saved my life I have more, love more, give of myself more as a result. This book now has taken me back to the basics of caring for myself first. I am renewed, refreshed and with the help of the reading herein, I am in a new place with more vigor to give of myself. I am greatful for the opportunity to share this.
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Summary: I Disagree With the Author
Review: I do believe that we all need a day of rest, replenishment,and time to spend with our God.The author said that we don't have to do it on a specific day but that is wrong. In the 10 commandments, God said remember the Sabbath day on the 7th Day (Ex. 20). We should always spend time with God, but the 7th day is set aside from the rest of them.
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Summary: What a Neat Book
Review: I read this slowly, picking it up now and then, going through one brief
chapter at a time. I always found a smile on my face and a bit of
wisdom in my soul. This is an eloquent, poetic book that I would
highly recommend. Muller starts with some history of what the Sabbath
has meant in the Jewish and Christian religions and how it has been
practiced through the centuries. But this is not dogmatic reading at
all. The author uses the word Sabbath as a metaphor for rest in our
lives - whether it's an actual day, morning ritual, or simply a few
moments alone during a busy day. He reminds us that there is a reason
that this Sabbath concept has been such a strong component of life in
our past, and warns us against the modern trend towards constant
activity. Chapters are filled with personal experiences, stories of
others, poems, and suggestions for incorporating mindful rest into our
lives. I look forward to rereading this numerous times in the future.
Rating:
Summary: What a Neat Book
Review: I read this slowly, picking it up now and then, going through one brief
chapter at a time. I always found a smile on my face and a bit of
wisdom in my soul. This is an eloquent, poetic book that I would
highly recommend. Muller starts with some history of what the Sabbath
has meant in the Jewish and Christian religions and how it has been
practiced through the centuries. But this is not dogmatic reading at
all. The author uses the word Sabbath as a metaphor for rest in our
lives - whether it's an actual day, morning ritual, or simply a few
moments alone during a busy day. He reminds us that there is a reason
that this Sabbath concept has been such a strong component of life in
our past, and warns us against the modern trend towards constant
activity. Chapters are filled with personal experiences, stories of
others, poems, and suggestions for incorporating mindful rest into our
lives. I look forward to rereading this numerous times in the future.
Rating:
Summary: What a Neat Book
Review: I read this slowly, picking it up now and then, going through one briefchapter at a time. I always found a smile on my face and a bit ofwisdom in my soul. This is an eloquent, poetic book that I wouldhighly recommend.Muller starts with some history of what the Sabbathhas meant in the Jewish and Christian religions and how it has beenpracticed through the centuries. But this is not dogmatic reading atall. The author uses the word Sabbath as a metaphor for rest in ourlives - whether it's an actual day, morning ritual, or simply a fewmoments alone during a busy day. He reminds us that there is a reasonthat this Sabbath concept has been such a strong component of life inour past, and warns us against the modern trend towards constantactivity.Chapters are filled with personal experiences, stories ofothers, poems, and suggestions for incorporating mindful rest into ourlives.I look forward to rereading this numerous times in the future.
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Summary: I Disagree With the Author
Review: In a culture marked by workaholism and exhaustion, Wayne Muller has offered a healing and inspiring word. Having searched the wisdom of many spiritual traditions, Muller offers a thoughtful and compelling invitation to reclaim the practice of Sabbath-keeping in ways that honor the rhythm of creation and are not just legalistic rule-keeping. Muller offers practical helps for recovering the rhythm of life, as well as making connections with the theological understandings of several religious traditions. His book will be a welcome companion for all who are seeking more balance in their lives, and would be a good choice for study groups in churches or spiritual life groups.
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Summary: A breath of fresh air that will help us catch our breath.
Review: In a culture marked by workaholism and exhaustion, Wayne Muller has offered a healing and inspiring word. Having searched the wisdom of many spiritual traditions, Muller offers a thoughtful and compelling invitation to reclaim the practice of Sabbath-keeping in ways that honor the rhythm of creation and are not just legalistic rule-keeping. Muller offers practical helps for recovering the rhythm of life, as well as making connections with the theological understandings of several religious traditions. His book will be a welcome companion for all who are seeking more balance in their lives, and would be a good choice for study groups in churches or spiritual life groups.
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Summary: Excellent for learning to live a centered, enjoyable life!
Review: Sabbath was a breath of fresh air and came just at the right time in my life! I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about living life fuller, more thoughtfully, and at a more enjoyable pace. Wayne Muller has written a book full of wisdom -- a timely counterbalance to our culture of busyness and success measured by dollars. This book will reawaken your desire to spend more time with loved ones, friends, yourself and will give you ideas on how and why you should.
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Summary: Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest
Review: This book has helped change my life and my focus from workaholicism back to joy of living and family, from exhaustion and fatigue to faith in restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest. As other reviewers have mentioned, Wayne Muller's writing also stirred my soul and restarted the sacred rhythm set within. I have read many parts of this books aloud to my family, and have given copies to family and friends. All have received it with enthusiam. Some parts brought tears to my eyes as Muller's words flow gently on target in each chapter, and I felt the grief and relief that comes from knowing the truth (and it does set you free). This book is well written, easy to read, and should appeal to people of many faiths. It is a simple, but yet profound book. Made so, because the author is a skilled writer in reaching across the diverse realm of the manmade world to point out the conflicts modern men and women have created at many levels; conflicts which block out or otherwise have many of us unaware of the true value of Sabbath and the sacred rhythms established by the Creator at all levels in all living things. This book will engage you with well chosen quotes, poems, and well written thoughts on the Sabbath. This is a must read!
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Summary: The Sabbath Was Made For Man
Review: This book is a good introduction to rest for anyone interested in it, yet it leaves the decision up to the reader as to which day one is to keep as a rest day. Is the Sabbath rest command subject to arbitrary decision making leaving it up to the individual to decide which day is to be kept? When Jesus spoke to his disciples he said that the Sabbath was made for man. Now there are some who may argue that the Saturday Sabbath was for the Jewish people only because he was talking with Jews at the time, yet, Jesus, you know, the God or Yahweh of the Old Testament gave the Sabbath to the Israelites, 12 tribes not just to Judah (with Benjamin and Levi, the Jews today.) Also, the scripture stated that man was to keep 'THE' Sabbath day holy not 'A' Sabbath day. However, this book introduces the topic. Yet is the day for our pleasure or for God's? Although man was not created for the Sabbath to be it's slave, the Sabbath or 'THE' seventh day was created for mankind or made at the time of creation for all to keep.
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