BusyCarmichaelIf you're feeling a little 'frazzled' by the busyness of life and don't seem to be able to carve out time for what's really important, picking up 'Busy' is an excellent place to start! In this short book, Ian Carmichael challenges us to slow down, focus on God, and re-order our lives in a more biblical way - and one in which we don't neglect our relationship with him. Making time to read this book could make all the difference.
Small Steps for Big ChangePatrick ReganFeeling busy and overwhelmed? Let Patrick Regan (and the Spirit!) help - this down-to-earth, Sunday Times bestseller is ideal for all reader's who've found themselves unsure how to move forward or make a difference in their lives. Not just written for Christians this accessible guide has faith at the heart but has been written for anyone to pick up, believer or not.
Christian. Mother. WorkingNaomi AidooHighly relatable, Naomi's desire to encourage working mums in their faith and parenting jumps off the page. No guilt here, this is one to build you up and would work nicely as something to read together in a small group with other mums in the same position.
Lifebuilder Bible Study: BusynessJuanita RyanFrom the ever popular Bible study series, this Lifebuilder on the topic of Busyness will help provoke discussion and includes Bible passages, questions to help attendees slow down even when life just seems too hectic!
Too Busy to Stop?PageIn this book Ruth Page challenges us to step back from our often frenetic, chaotic lives in which we strive for the next goal or chase our next milestone - often unrelentingly. Instead of living with temporary pressures we often create for ourselves which are often wrapped up in our achievements and ambition, Page shows a better way in which we can find rest, peace, and space to focus on what's really important.
Every Day Matters: A Biblical Approach to ProductivityBrandon D. CroweBrandon Crowe has written a very helpful book on productivity, which argues that it's more about stewardship and time-management rather than rushing around doing things! He asks the reader to avoid unnecessarily busy lives which are full of distractions and focus instead on what's important so we don't become side-tracked and forget to invest sufficient time in rest, family, and spiritual disciplines.
The Busy Christian's Guide to BusynessTim ChesterIn 'The Busy Christian's Guide to Busyness', Tim Chester contends that the modern Christian is trapped in an apparently never-ending cycle of busyness in which we find an increasing number of things to do before we slow down or stop. He says this is a form of slavery which is bad for us, our hearts, and our souls. He correctly diagnoses the problem and provides a cure by advocating that we slow down, guard our hearts, and move toward sustainable living as we develop spiritual rhythms and learn to rest in God. I recommend we all slow down and read this book!
Crazy BusyKevin DeYoungI love the subtitle of this book - A (Mercifully) Short Book About a (Really) Big Problem. Kevin DeYoung writes with a heart to help you slow down and ensure your busyness isn't pulling you away from a full (but mindfully so) life with God.
Do More Better: A Practical Guide to ProductivityTim ChalliesTim Challies wrote this book because he felt that all the books he read on the subject were, despite being helpful in many ways, lacking in some key areas. In 'Do More Better', he shows us that it's better to do some things well rather than doing lots of things badly, and offers so much wisdom that it's difficult to grasp how he achieved so much in a small paperback - perhaps that's a sign of the author's ability to put his thoughts into action - I invite you unreservedly to read this book and do likewise!
Ruthless Elimination of HurryJohn Mark ComerJohn Mark Comer offers a compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry; in favour of a slower, simpler way of life.
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