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In 'Rhythms of Renewal,' Rebekah Lyons shares her personal journey with depression and anxiety and offers a practical pathway to establish four profound rhythms modeled by Jesus. These rhythms—rest, restore, connect, and create—are designed to quiet inner chaos and make room for a flourishing life. The book includes heartening stories, research, and practical steps to help readers take charge of their emotional health, overcome anxiety, find joy in restored relationships, and walk in confidence with their unique gifts. Lyons emphasizes the importance of these rhythms in cultivating the spiritual and mental space needed to allow God to bring about change and freedom from stress and anxiety.

In 'Soul Keeping,' John Ortberg explores the concept of the soul and its significance in our lives. He draws on biblical teachings, personal experiences, and insights from various spiritual traditions to help readers understand how to care for their souls. The book delves into topics such as the nature of the soul, how to nurture it, and how to maintain spiritual health in a busy and often chaotic world.

This book, first published in 1989, outlines seven habits that are designed to help individuals become more effective in their personal and professional lives. The habits are grouped into three categories: Private Victory (habits 1-3), Public Victory (habits 4-6), and Renewal (habit 7). The habits include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand and then to be understood, synergizing, and sharpening the saw. Covey emphasizes the importance of personal integrity, effective time management, empathetic communication, and continuous self-improvement[2][5][4].