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We are all spread too thin, taking on more than we can handle,
trying to do so much--almost as if we are afraid that if we were to
take a moment of rest, we might discover that all our busyness is
covering up an essential lack in our lives.
But God never meant for us to be so busy. God desires for us to
have rest and peace. Brady Boyd shows you how to live a life that
embraces stillness and solitude, so you can find the peace that God
wants for you.
From the senior pastor of New Life Church, a “timely,
thought-provoking, inspiring, and uplifting” (The Gazette,
Colorado) book that redefines the notion of extravagance by using
the parable of the Good Samaritan to demonstrate how to live a
truly compassionate and selfless life of giving freely without
expecting anything in return. We all know people in our lives who
have “yes” faces. They are calm but energetic, present but
still purposeful with their time. They’re genuine in their desire
to know about you—how you’re doing, what you’re up to, how
you feel. Even with full lives of their own, they somehow still
have the energy to inquire about others. These are extravagant
people. In Extravagant, Pastor Brady Boyd shows us that by
constantly offering up our time, talents, and hearts we can live
life more like these exceptional people. Drawing on the parable of
the Good Samaritan, he encourages us to stop living a life driven
by selfish desire and start building lasting relationships that
will be spiritually fulfilling. Discover how to begin this
transformation by ceasing to be a passerby and become one who
pauses in the course of daily life. By embracing the spirit of
generosity, Pastor Boyd shows us that the path to a happier life is
by living closer to God’s vision and building a community that
will be there in times of need. “Boyd’s illuminating insights
are a perfect primer for living a more self-aware, spiritually
fulfilling life” (Shelf Awareness) and just the remedy we need in
today’s fractured culture and troubled times.
In the years following the senseless and tragic shooting on the
campus of New Life Church in northern Colorado Springs, Colorado,
senior pastor Brady Boyd has received countless questions from the
faith-filled and faithless alike. As the nation watched the
suffering congregation reel from the gunman's rampage and, later,
steady their stance once more, the one question on everyone's mind
was, "How has New Life weathered such a horrible storm so well?" In
Fear No Evil, Boyd answers with eloquence and grace, paving a path
toward hope for anyone who is walking through the "valley of the
shadow of death" and is tempted to camp out there. This story of
tragedy and triumph will release you from life's common traps of
doubt and despair. Whether you are a parent who has lost a child, a
single mom who feels overwhelmed, a middle-aged man starting over
after bankruptcy, a student trying to make sense of life and the
world at large, or simply someone who wonders where God is in the
midst of your suffering, the considerations and counsel offered
here will serve as a lifeline for your soul.
Using practical, firsthand stories that offer helpful, portable
takeaways, Pastor Boyd looks at the interweaving of his journey
from spiritual orphan to treasured son, offering candid stories and
freeing insights for every Christian still longing to come home.
The truth is, many of us as Christians still strive to fit in with
God even when our Father offers us the identity of beloved
daughters and sons. We ve already been admitted, approved, and
accepted---but we aren t living that way. In Sons and Daughters,
Pastor Boyd looks at the interweaving of God s grace and our daily
lives: How do those who know they are God s children think, speak,
and act differently? How do they function as leaders and friends?
How do they walk through pain? You---and the purposes God has for
you---are a cause for celebration, a reason to be both fearless and
faithful. Come discover how to live like you belong."
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