William P Smith

Can’t stop, won’t stop. We don’t rest well. The unlimited opportunities and impossible expectations we are surrounded by are exhausting. Something in us wants to do more, be more and have more. We’re addicted to busyness. In this chaotic world of hustle and bustle, is real rest even possible? Pastor and counsellor William P. Smith invites you to press pause and learn to embrace the way of life God intends. Refreshingly, even in the chaos of modern life, we can have a busy schedule but maintain a quiet soul. But God created us to need rest. This addition to the Track series walks through the goodness of rest, and why God’s people have been commanded to rest. Practical and relatable, Smith unpacks what true, soul nourishing rest could look like for students today. Readers will be encouraged us to live within divinely set boundaries, embracing God’s good rhythm and enjoy the peace that He promises. Contents: We Don’t Rest WellA God Who RestsGod’s People RestWhat Goes into Resting? What (else) Goes into Resting? Resting is not Mere InactivityElements of RestRhythms of RestIf Rest is this Wonderful … Why is it Hard to Do? We Rest because We’ve Been RescuedLearning to Live within Divinely Set BoundariesReordering Your World so that it Works Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is. With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1–2–1 mentoring or in a group setting.

How you speak to your kids today will impact your relationship with them tomorrow. As a parent, your words are powerful. What you say and how you say it has the potential to either invite your children into deeper relationship with you or push them away. What’s more, in a very real sense, your words represent—or misrepresent—God’s words to his children— meaning they have the power to shape how your children view their heavenly Father. Offering practical guidance for grace-filled communication in the midst of the craziness of everyday life, this accessible guide will help you speak in ways that reflect the grace God has shown to you in the gospel.