• Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers (Judson Press, 2001)
In March 2009, Rest in the Storm was named to Sojourners Magazine's list of 39 "Best Resources for Social Change."
Are you overdosing on over commitment? Many persons remain in denial about the severity of personal stress, even as they are deteriorating spiritually,emotionally and physically.
Rest in the Storm offers biblical, creative, and doable strategies for bringing your best self to the world. Noted author Dr. Richard A. Swenson comments, Rest in the Storm is much needed oxygen for breathless people everywhere… Do your future a favor-buy this book andread it often."
In March 2009, Rest in the Storm was named to Sojourners Magazine's list of 39 "Best Resources for Social Change."
Are you overdosing on over commitment? Many persons remain in denial about the severity of personal stress, even as they are deteriorating spiritually,emotionally and physically.
Rest in the Storm offers biblical, creative, and doable strategies for bringing your best self to the world. Noted author Dr. Richard A. Swenson comments, Rest in the Storm is much needed oxygen for breathless people everywhere… Do your future a favor-buy this book andread it often."
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Price: $14.00
• Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual Strategies for Slowing Down (Judson Press, 2003)
Addicted to Hurry challenges the taken-for-granted notion that life has to be fast to be fun. The book has been acclaimed for its fanciful and fun remedy for speeded up living, learning to live life at a "savoring pace." Many who read Addicted to Hurry comment on its clarity and beauty. Jim Royston writes, "Jones combines a scholarly mind with a profound imagery of language to challenge his readers to "relish" rather than "rush" through life."
Addicted to Hurry challenges the taken-for-granted notion that life has to be fast to be fun. The book has been acclaimed for its fanciful and fun remedy for speeded up living, learning to live life at a "savoring pace." Many who read Addicted to Hurry comment on its clarity and beauty. Jim Royston writes, "Jones combines a scholarly mind with a profound imagery of language to challenge his readers to "relish" rather than "rush" through life."
Price: $13.00
• The Jazz of Preaching: How to Preach With Great Freedom and Joy (Abingdon Press, 2004)
Professor and author, Sharon Thornton, writes, "Kirk Byron Jones has tapped sweet dreams and a compelling vision for a time that calls for "creating a way out of no way… In the end, The Jazz of Preaching is about fresh joy and new freedom in living."
Based on two of Dr. Jones's fondest loves, effective communication and vibrant music, The Jazz of Preaching teaches persons how to communicate with greater effectiveness and passion. This book has been lauded as being a "must-buy for all preachers, public speakers, and anyone who longs for more creativity and passion in life."
Professor and author, Sharon Thornton, writes, "Kirk Byron Jones has tapped sweet dreams and a compelling vision for a time that calls for "creating a way out of no way… In the end, The Jazz of Preaching is about fresh joy and new freedom in living."
Based on two of Dr. Jones's fondest loves, effective communication and vibrant music, The Jazz of Preaching teaches persons how to communicate with greater effectiveness and passion. This book has been lauded as being a "must-buy for all preachers, public speakers, and anyone who longs for more creativity and passion in life."
Price: $16.00
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• Holy Play: The Joyful Adventure of Unleashing Your Divine Purpose
Price: $21.95
Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Life gave readers a 40-day program for figuring out what purpose God has in mind for them. But what happens if you finish your 40 days and you still don't know? Does that mean you don't have a purpose? Or that God is not being forthcoming?
Maybe it means you need a different way of thinking about purpose.
In Holy Play popular author and teacher Kirk Byron Jones shows you how to become more clear and confident about your purpose. This extraordinary book gives you permission to stop waiting for God to tell you what to do and start doing what God has been inspiring you to do all along.
Jones reveals five powerful steps for clearly understanding and confidently living your purpose like never before:
• Step One: Believe that God is your divine partner, not your domineering parent.
• Step Two: Believe that vocation is an open possibility, not a closed proposition.
• Step Three: Accept that you are not just creature but creator as well.
• Step Four: Dream your way to purpose.
• Step Five: Joyfully play your dreams.
Holy Play is your guide to finally and fantastically unleashing your divine purpose.
Maybe it means you need a different way of thinking about purpose.
In Holy Play popular author and teacher Kirk Byron Jones shows you how to become more clear and confident about your purpose. This extraordinary book gives you permission to stop waiting for God to tell you what to do and start doing what God has been inspiring you to do all along.
Jones reveals five powerful steps for clearly understanding and confidently living your purpose like never before:
• Step One: Believe that God is your divine partner, not your domineering parent.
• Step Two: Believe that vocation is an open possibility, not a closed proposition.
• Step Three: Accept that you are not just creature but creator as well.
• Step Four: Dream your way to purpose.
• Step Five: Joyfully play your dreams.
Holy Play is your guide to finally and fantastically unleashing your divine purpose.
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STILL NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR PURPOSE?
READ THE BOOK THAT PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY, THE LEADING PUBLISHING PERIODICAL
IN THE UNITED STATES, RECENTLY HAILED AS:
“…an engaging…provocative counterweight to the popular idea that
God has predetermined a unique, singular purpose for each human life.” (Oct.2006)
READ THE BOOK THAT PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY, THE LEADING PUBLISHING PERIODICAL
IN THE UNITED STATES, RECENTLY HAILED AS:
“…an engaging…provocative counterweight to the popular idea that
God has predetermined a unique, singular purpose for each human life.” (Oct.2006)
THE HOLY PLAY CHALLENGE
Here are 5 indicators to help you determine whether or not you are living an inspired purpose.
Check only one option under each statement.
1. I feel excited about my work.
Often___ Sometimes___ Rarely__
2. I lose all sense of time when I am working.
Often ___ Sometimes __ Rarely___
3. I am thankful for my work.
Often___ Sometimes ___ Rarely___
4. My work offers ample opportunity for personal learning and growth.
Often___ Sometimes___ Rarely___
5. Work feels like play.
Often___ Sometimes___ Rarely___
If you have checked "sometimes" or "rarely" twice or more, consider exploring your purpose more deeply by reading Holy Play: The Joyful Adventure of Unleashing Your Divine Purpose.
Here are 5 indicators to help you determine whether or not you are living an inspired purpose.
Check only one option under each statement.
1. I feel excited about my work.
Often___ Sometimes___ Rarely__
2. I lose all sense of time when I am working.
Often ___ Sometimes __ Rarely___
3. I am thankful for my work.
Often___ Sometimes ___ Rarely___
4. My work offers ample opportunity for personal learning and growth.
Often___ Sometimes___ Rarely___
5. Work feels like play.
Often___ Sometimes___ Rarely___
If you have checked "sometimes" or "rarely" twice or more, consider exploring your purpose more deeply by reading Holy Play: The Joyful Adventure of Unleashing Your Divine Purpose.
• Morning B.R.E.W. : Journal
This journal is designed for use with the book Morning B.R.E.W.: A Divine Power Drink for Your Soul.
Use it to extend and enhance your morning B.R.E.W. Discipline and devotions. B.R.E.W. is what you make it. Be still; Receive God's love; Embrace your personhood; and Welcome the day.
The journal includes:
- Journal starters to help you reflect on each stage of your daily B.R.E.W. time, record your thoughts,
and be creative!
There are 52 journal starters and journaling spaces-one for each week of the year.
- Empowerment cards to provide daily inspiration for, your friends and family, and others as well.
E-mail the empowerment messages or use the messages as part of your personal e-mail signature.
Use it to extend and enhance your morning B.R.E.W. Discipline and devotions. B.R.E.W. is what you make it. Be still; Receive God's love; Embrace your personhood; and Welcome the day.
The journal includes:
- Journal starters to help you reflect on each stage of your daily B.R.E.W. time, record your thoughts,
and be creative!
There are 52 journal starters and journaling spaces-one for each week of the year.
- Empowerment cards to provide daily inspiration for, your friends and family, and others as well.
E-mail the empowerment messages or use the messages as part of your personal e-mail signature.
Morning B.R.E.W. is a brief and powerful way to create dynamic spiritual energy for each new day through being still, receiving God's love, embracing personhood, and welcoming the day.
In just 5-15 minutes, B.R.E.W. will revive and empower you:
Be Still-Empty yourself of the old; Open yourself to the new.
Receive God's Love-Feel God's love afresh, each day.
Embrace Personhood-Celebrate sacred self-is-ness!
Welcome the Day-Choose gratitude and anticipation.
Why is Morning B.R.E.W. important?
Any chance of living the abundant life promised by Jesus hinges on our ability to harness, focus, and project spiritual energy with purpose and power, no matter what the challenge or circumstance.
If you are going to thrive, not just merely survive, in these complex and challenging times, you need one thing more than anything else: spiritual energy. You need spiritual energy to dream, accomplish, endure, succeed, learn, and grow. You name it; without energy it can't be done. Morning B.R.E.W. is a simple and potent method for creating dynamic spiritual energy to live the life you are longing for. Go ahead, try some B.R.E.W. ! One sip can change your life!
In just 5-15 minutes, B.R.E.W. will revive and empower you:
Be Still-Empty yourself of the old; Open yourself to the new.
Receive God's Love-Feel God's love afresh, each day.
Embrace Personhood-Celebrate sacred self-is-ness!
Welcome the Day-Choose gratitude and anticipation.
Why is Morning B.R.E.W. important?
Any chance of living the abundant life promised by Jesus hinges on our ability to harness, focus, and project spiritual energy with purpose and power, no matter what the challenge or circumstance.
If you are going to thrive, not just merely survive, in these complex and challenging times, you need one thing more than anything else: spiritual energy. You need spiritual energy to dream, accomplish, endure, succeed, learn, and grow. You name it; without energy it can't be done. Morning B.R.E.W. is a simple and potent method for creating dynamic spiritual energy to live the life you are longing for. Go ahead, try some B.R.E.W. ! One sip can change your life!
• Morning B.R.E.W. : A Divine Power Drink for Your Soul
Be still
Receive God's love
Embrace personhood
Welcome the day
Receive God's love
Embrace personhood
Welcome the day
or send a money order or check $10.00 to:
Kirk B. Jones
39 Stoughton St.
Randolph, MA 02368
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
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39 Stoughton St.
Randolph, MA 02368
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
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or send a money order or check $10.00 to:
Kirk B. Jones
39 Stoughton St.
Randolph, MA 02368
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Kirk B. Jones
39 Stoughton St.
Randolph, MA 02368
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
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