Gentlemen,
Many of you in the OC Bereans Bible study know that I wrestle with the “Martha Syndrome” … that malady that seeks to serve Jesus, His people, and His Kingdom while often forsaking the intimate relationship that Jesus desires from me. Luke 10:40 contrasts how “Martha was distracted with all her preparations” … brought on by the visit of Jesus … with her sister Mary’s choice, “who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word.” (v. 39)
A helpful resource in this regard is a thought-provoking book, An Unhurried Life, written by Alan Fadling, who lives in Mission Viejo. I heartily recommend the book, from which I have already shared several quotes with you. The book’s subtitle, “Following Jesus’ Rhythms of Work and Rest,” along with a sampling of the following chapter titles will give you a quick overview of his emphases:
- An Unhurried Apprentice
- Productivity: Unhurried Isn’t Lazy
- Temptation: Unhurried Enough to Resist
- Unhurried Enough to Care
- … and more …
Click on the book title above for a link to purchase his book. You may also download for free his chapter one at The Leadership Institute website.
By the way, if you have a Twitter account, consider following @StrongStakes, where I frequently post brief quotes and thoughts about following Jesus.
Happy reading! … Shalom!
~ tr
OC Bereans 
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