{"product_id":"garden-city-work-rest-and-the-art-of-being-human","title":"Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRediscover your purpose in life and your passion for life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGarden City\u003c\/em\u003e, join pastor and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author John Mark Comer as you explore\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ethe Bible's vision for work, rest, and living fully human.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mantra for many in our culture is that we work to live. People aim to make as much money as possible, in as little time as possible, with as little effort as possible, so they can get off work and go do something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat a miserable way to live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo wonder we are so unhappy, grouchy, and angsty. We've lost something central to who we are as humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Bible, the book of Genesis paints a very different picture of what it means to be truly human--we don't work to live; \u003cem\u003ewe live to work\u003c\/em\u003e. From the very first pages of the Bible, human beings were made to rule over and care for the earth. By calling and by commission, humanity was created to do good work. In \u003cem\u003eGarden City\u003c\/em\u003e, you will explore this biblical vision and discover that, ultimately, what you do matters just as much as who you are. Along the way, you will explore important and practical questions: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes God care where I work?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes he have a clear direction for me?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I create a rhythm for work and a practice of rest?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book isn't about how to get ahead in your career or spruce up your resume--it's about working, resting, and living a full and satisfying existence. It's about spiritual life invading all of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1400257220\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781400257225\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Comer, John Mark\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Nov 2025)","offer_id":46356647837893,"sku":"9781400257225","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781400257225.jpg?v=1781309526","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/garden-city-work-rest-and-the-art-of-being-human","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}