Synopses & Reviews
Why is it
so hard to serve God these days? Church workers suffer from low morale, while Christians of all stripes struggle to find their way in a culture fixated on sexuality, violence, and wealth. In
Keeping the Sabbath Wholly, Marva Dawn introduced the vital Sabbath aspects of
resting, ceasing, feasting, and
embracing. Now, in
The Sense of the Call, she expands these into a way of life for serving God and the Kingdom every single day of the week.
A Sabbath way of life, Dawn asserts, consists of resting in the Kingdom’s grace, ceasing by grace attitudes and actions that hinder the Kingdom, feasting so as to radiate the gracefull splendor of the Kingdom, and embracing the Kingdom’s gracious purposes. To this end, Dawn teaches skills such as learning to rest in prayer, saying no to busyness, enjoying the body, and embracing the cost of living as a Christian disciple.
Frank yet compassionate, The Sense of The Call will guide all who serve, whether in the Church or world into a more restful, joy-full life of trust in God.
Table of Contents
The courage to be God's servant -- Keeping the Sabbath wholly as a restful manner of life -- The intimate conversation : prayer as learning to rest in grace -- Freedom to say no--and, therefore, yes : learning to cease our busyness -- The principalities and powers : learning to cease listening to the world -- The body is a temple : enjoying the feast of self -- The exhilaration of community : learning to feast as a Sabbath congregation -- Equipping the saints : embracing the community's mission -- Joy in our weakness : embracing the cost of discipleship -- Conducting the symphony : embracing our role as leaders in the church and the world.