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Mentioned in 25 episodes
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Book • 2019
In 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry', John Mark Comer argues that hurry and busyness are significant enemies of spiritual life.
The book offers a roadmap for staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive by adopting a slower, simpler way of life.
Comer draws from his personal experiences and spiritual disciplines to provide practical advice on how to slow down and cultivate a deeper intimacy with God. He emphasizes the importance of practices such as prayer, fasting, and sabbath rest to overcome the challenges of modern life and find true fulfillment.
The book offers a roadmap for staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive by adopting a slower, simpler way of life.
Comer draws from his personal experiences and spiritual disciplines to provide practical advice on how to slow down and cultivate a deeper intimacy with God. He emphasizes the importance of practices such as prayer, fasting, and sabbath rest to overcome the challenges of modern life and find true fulfillment.
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as a book about slowing down and finding peace.

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as a book that had a profound impact on him regarding the need to ruthlessly eliminate hurry from life.

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as a book that made a dramatic impact on his life this year.


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