Name: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
ISBN: 9780525653097

John Mark Comer

Who are you becoming? That was the question nagging Pastor Comer. Within the pages of this book, readers will find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favor of a slower, simpler way of life.

How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

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The Korean-born German philosopher Byung-Chul Han ends his book The Burnout Society with a haunting observation of most people in the Western world: “They are too alive to die, and too dead to live”

I ooze anger, tension, a critical nagging—the antitheses of love.

Solitude is engagement; isolation is escape.

And solitude-as somber as it sounds is anything but loneliness. In his nasterpiece Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster wrote, "Loneliness is inner emptiness. Solitude is inner fulfillment." 

 And solitude-as somber as it sounds is anything but loneliness. In his masterpiece Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster wrote, "Loneliness is inner emptiness. Solitude is inner fulfillment."

He answers, "At this point in my life, I'm just trying to not miss the goodness of each day, and bring my best self to it."

Should you enlist in the war on hurry, remember what's at stake. You're not just fighting for a good life but for a good soul.

Very helpful. A great resource on trying to simplify your life. 

Steven Harrison

I really enjoyed this book and read it in about a day. The author’s style and personality reminds me a lot of Mike Donehey, whose book “Finding God’s Life For My Will” was very inspirational. 

I think the themes in this book are very well thought out, researched, and backed up through a myriad of studies and people throughout history. I believe there are so many people who need to read this book! The idea that we need to slow life down to truly live in step with God is mind-altering and life changing. 

Jeweliet Coffee

I really enjoyed this book and read it in about a day. The author’s style and personality reminds me a lot of Mike Donehey, whose book “Finding God’s Life For My Will” was very inspirational. 

I think the themes in this book are very well thought out, researched, and backed up through a myriad of studies and people throughout history. I believe there are so many people who need to read this book! The idea that we need to slow life down to truly live in step with God is mind-altering and life changing. 

I would definitely recommend this read.

Jenna Whitlow

This book came at the perfect time in my life, where I'm about to start a busy semester and am feeling quite a bit of anxiety over the amount of stuff I will be doing over the next few months. Comer is funny and light-hearted but doesn't shy away from honesty and truth. He, as well as Jesus, simply offer a gracious invitation to slow down, stop rushing, and connect with Jesus in the present moment. Every modern Christian should read this book and take its principles to heart.

A lot of good thoughts and input. However, he spent too much time on arguing that we have a problem and describing the problem from all kinds of perspectives. I read the book because I want to get better at eliminating hurry, so don't make me stressed by telling me how many stressful things there might be in my life. ;)

Kjell-Morten Bratsberg Thorsen

The book was thought-provoking, inspiring, and overall a breath of fresh air. It was interesting to read something so opposed to the fast-paced life that society says is good for us. Loved the perspective of a simple-living pastor in Oregon. 

Hope McCollum

I enjoy topics like this so I wasn’t mind blown by anything he shared. However, it’s a good reminder of the importance of rest!

Ali Angco

Has a quirky and conversational writing style that made it easy to read. Had a few key takeaways, which was good. Wished that the author had more insights rather than quoting other people's insights

Serah

Stacey Sampson

There are a lot of great little pieces of wisdom in here, and a lot of factual information to back up the authors claims. It is a great deal more of “head knowledge” than “heart knowledge.” But still a great read if you’re in a season of life where you find yourself needing to slow down.

i was suffering from major burn out and this past summer was a reset/recharge for me. i read this book at just the right time - comer’s writing is authentic, relatable, and entertaining, and this book is perfect for the christian who feels they can’t catch a deep breath. 

maddi rimer 

Elisabeth Thoresen

Sarah Vaughan

If you ever feel like life is moving way too fast for our souls, minds, and bodies to keep up with, this book is for you. If you feel like you are the type of person who is taking steps to slow down and eliminate more meetings, more stuff, and more business from your life because of a longing in your soul for a slower, more manageable, more LIVABLE life, then this book is for you.

Thank you, John Mark, for putting words to what's been swirling around in my mind and heart for what feels like ages. I appreciated your insight and your wisdom.

Emily S

Emma Bickford

this book speaks life into souls who are burdened with the secular religion of hurry and hustle culture, who feel like they are overwhelmed or numb because of the unfulfilling pace of their everyday lives. comer talks about the ways of Jesus and how his yolk is easy/ burden is light. i really enjoyed this book because during the semester, i sometimes put too much pressure and pace on myself academically that i forget to enjoy times with my friends or just the joys and privilege of college itself. i hesitate to give this book five stars because i’m a double major with marketing, and i knew a lot about what he was saying about the desire/needs angle of marketing. yes, marketing can be bad, but it can be used for good to protect and promote places we love. some of his attempts to make Jesus “hip” sort of fell flat for me, but i’ve read reviews of people who really liked that aspect, so it’s just a personal preference!

Who are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. By outward metrics, everything appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: 'Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life.' It wasn't the response he expected, but it continues to be the answer he needs.Too often we treat the symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness as a root of much evil. Within the pages of this book, you'll find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favour of a slower, simpler way of life.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

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