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Average rating4.5
Read as part of a church-wide series. This was okay, not great, in my opinion. Personally, I thought [b:Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life 944267 Boundaries When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Henry Cloud https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1348423991s/944267.jpg 55483783] was better at explaining some of this content, and was more practical in application. My biggest issue with this book was that it didn't go far enough in its applicability. A lot of personal anecdotes, a lot of monasticism and text from religious figures throughout history, a little scripture (but not nearly enough to make his points sound). Some chapters were all over the place. I did really enjoy the sections on Sabbath, and though that was well explained, and am going to attempt to put some of those ideas into practice.Our church also used the Day by Day Daily Office study and a workbook; I only had the Day by Day, which was also okay. I kind of stopped about four and a half weeks in when I realized I wasn't getting a lot out of it (because I've already dealt with some of this stuff, re: Boundaries). I do wonder if the workbook would have helped bridge the gap between theory and practicality. Chapters:The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy SpiritualityKnow Yourself That You May Know GodGoing Back in Order to Go ForwardJourney Through the WallEnlarge Your Soul Through Grief and LossDiscover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and SabbathGrow into an Emotionally Mature AdultGo the Next Step to Develop a “Rule of Life”