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Garden City

Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human.

14 minJohn Mark Comer

What's it about

Tired of the Sunday scaries and the endless grind? What if your work wasn't just a means to an end, but a vital part of a greater purpose? Discover how to bridge the gap between your faith and your daily job, transforming your perspective on both work and rest. This summary of Garden City reveals God's original intent for your vocation. You'll learn how to view your career not as a curse, but as a creative partnership to cultivate a better world. Uncover the biblical art of Sabbath and learn to truly unplug, finding the rhythm of effort and ease you were made for.

Meet the author

John Mark Comer is the founding pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and a bestselling author known for his culturally relevant and deeply theological teaching. His experience leading a vibrant urban church community gave him a unique perspective on the modern challenges of integrating faith with daily life. This background led him to explore the ancient biblical concepts of work and rest, offering a revolutionary yet simple framework for living a more meaningful, unhurried, and human life in today's world.

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What's it about

Tired of the Sunday scaries and the endless grind? What if your work wasn't just a means to an end, but a vital part of a greater purpose? Discover how to bridge the gap between your faith and your daily job, transforming your perspective on both work and rest. This summary of Garden City reveals God's original intent for your vocation. You'll learn how to view your career not as a curse, but as a creative partnership to cultivate a better world. Uncover the biblical art of Sabbath and learn to truly unplug, finding the rhythm of effort and ease you were made for.

Meet the author

John Mark Comer is the founding pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and a bestselling author known for his culturally relevant and deeply theological teaching. His experience leading a vibrant urban church community gave him a unique perspective on the modern challenges of integrating faith with daily life. This background led him to explore the ancient biblical concepts of work and rest, offering a revolutionary yet simple framework for living a more meaningful, unhurried, and human life in today's world.

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