“I didn’t grow up with great examples of resting or how to rest well. I also didn’t grow up in a church that taught it much. But I do know learning to rest is important and is a spiritual discipline for the Christian. With this new offering, Alabaster takes readers on a 7-chapter journey surrounding the act of rest and why we, as faithful followers of Christ, must do so. From viewing stories Genesis, Psalms, and other scripture to carefully featuring real life stories of men and women who learned to rest, Alabaster does this succinctly and well. And of course, true to the signature of Alabaster are the beautiful pictures of serene nature and colors that match the mood and theme around rest. This is a book I would read while drinking hot chocolate and laying down on the couch OR as a devotional for myself or for my small group. If I could make a suggestion, it would be to include more writers/authors or theologians of color into the mix. While Nouwen, Peterson, Wallace and others are a welcomed source for their respective works on rest, I wonder how other Christians around the world value and do rest. I also wonder how the practice of rest looks similar or different around the world.”
“As people and as artists I think it's so easy get lost in our journeys; continually bouncing from one thing to another that we become lost with the true reality of life and death. As Christian people and artists we have such an opportunity and privilege to connect with the God of the universe and to share that relationship with those we interact with. This amazing book that I had the opportunity to read as part of Alabaster's ambassador program, gives me so much joy to visually and poetically rest in the Rest of God. I cannot express how much of an impact this book has made on me & I pray that everyone who reads it will share this amazing power of resting in God!”
“As people and as artists I think it's so easy get lost in our journeys; continually bouncing from one thing to another that we become lost with the true reality of life and death. As Christian people and artists we have such an opportunity and privilege to connect with the God of the universe and to share that relationship with those we interact with. This amazing book that I had the opportunity to read as part of Alabaster's ambassador program, gives me so much joy to visually and poetically rest in the Rest of God. I cannot express how much of an impact this book has made on me & I pray that everyone who reads it will share this amazing power of resting in God!”
“I am so excited about this book on rest! I am so thankful to be apart of the Alabaster's Influencer Program and to receive my complimentary copy of the book. This book is so needed for us as believers to be reminded of the rest we find in Christ. Reading through the introduction there is all ready so many parts to highlight and take note on. I am a person who likes to get things done and really feels like I can rest once my to do list is done. This book has already reminded me that my rest can not look like that. There is always more to do. My rest needs to be found in my dependence on God. As the introduction says “Rest is at the heart of being with God.” We all need rest not just because we get tired, but because we need to slow down and connect with God. This book has been such a beautiful reminder to me that my relationship with the Lord is not based off of what I can do, but what He has done! And in that we find rest! What a blessing! There is so much great truth in this book and even though I haven’t finished it yet I would definitely recommend it. We all need to slow down and check that our hearts are resting in God! I can’t wait to continue to read this book and learn more about rest!”
“I am so excited about this book on rest! I am so thankful to be apart of the Alabaster's Influencer Program and to receive my complimentary copy of the book. This book is so needed for us as believers to be reminded of the rest we find in Christ. Reading through the introduction there is all ready so many parts to highlight and take note on. I am a person who likes to get things done and really feels like I can rest once my to do list is done. This book has already reminded me that my rest can not look like that. There is always more to do. My rest needs to be found in my dependence on God. As the introduction says “Rest is at the heart of being with God.” We all need rest not just because we get tired, but because we need to slow down and connect with God. This book has been such a beautiful reminder to me that my relationship with the Lord is not based off of what I can do, but what He has done! And in that we find rest! What a blessing! There is so much great truth in this book and even though I haven’t finished it yet I would definitely recommend it. We all need to slow down and check that our hearts are resting in God! I can’t wait to continue to read this book and learn more about rest!”
“SO GOOD. As someone who is an overachieving perfectionist, who even gets energy and purpose out of work, it is so hard for me to rest and not feel guilty (even though I know I shouldn’t). The second paragraph of the book says “God rests”. And wow did that put things in perspective. The rest of the book really looks at what rest is, beyond a simple nap or day off, and how to become more aware & more intentional in our daily lives. “Rest is not a luxury…It is an essential, holy aspect of life”. The whole book is so well written and I would recommend anyone living in the modern era to take some time and read it and apply it to their lives.
[This book was gifted to me by Alabaster. All opinions are my own]”
“SO GOOD. As someone who is an overachieving perfectionist, who even gets energy and purpose out of work, it is so hard for me to rest and not feel guilty (even though I know I shouldn’t). The second paragraph of the book says “God rests”. And wow did that put things in perspective. The rest of the book really looks at what rest is, beyond a simple nap or day off, and how to become more aware & more intentional in our daily lives. “Rest is not a luxury…It is an essential, holy aspect of life”. The whole book is so well written and I would recommend anyone living in the modern era to take some time and read it and apply it to their lives.
[This book was gifted to me by Alabaster. All opinions are my own]”
“I am in awe of the quality and variety of pictures in “Towards Rest”. The content was so inspirational. Every page has wonderful insight and I love how God uses artistic abilities of others to bring this to life! It’s wonderfully done and a much appreciated perspective of God’s work! This book has really allowed me to dig deeper in my faith and apply what I’ve read directly to my relationships within my family life!
A copy of the book was made available to me through Alabaster's Influencer Program*”
