We live in a world that prizes hustle,and constant productivity. How do we break the habit of hurry? Eryn Lynum is here to show us from nature, God’s Word, and her own family life how to truly live more rested. If you’re longing for a little bit of rest in your life, this is for you. We’re sharing rich thoughts from Eryn’s new book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living.
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On today’s episode, you’ll learn:
3:00 What we can learn from hummingbirds
8:00 How to practically honor the Sabbath
13:50 What does it mean for God to “stay us”?
17:43 How society lies to us about rest
23:07 How to get your kids outdoors more frequently
26:20 The two ways that God reveals Himself to us
Eryn Lynum is a certified master naturalist and Bible teacher. She is the podcast host of the popular Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. Her books include Rooted in Wonder and The Nature of Rest. She lives in Colorado with her husband and 4 kids.
Learn more about Eryn and her new book, The Nature of Rest
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