Garden City - Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human.

Rediscover your purpose and passion for life as bestselling author John Mark Comer guides you through the Bible's vision for work, rest, and living fully human.
We've all heard it said: It's who you are that matters, not what you do. Really? Where do the Scriptures teach that? After all, from the very first pages of the Bible, human beings were made to rule over and care for the earth. By calling and by commission, humanity was created to do good work.
In Garden City, pastor and New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer will help you discover that, ultimately, what you do matters just as much as who you are. You will explore answers to questions like,

• Does God care where I work?
• Does he have a clear direction for me?
• How can I create a rhythm for work and a practice of rest?

This book isn't about how to get ahead in your career or spruce up your resume--it's about working, resting, and living a full existence. It's about spiritual life invading all of life.

About the author

John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way, Live No Lies, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, God Has a Name, and three previous books. He's also the founder and teacher of Practicing the Way, a simple, beautiful way to integrate spiritual formation into your church or small group. Prior to starting Practicing the Way, he spent almost twenty years pastoring Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR, and working out discipleship to Jesus in the post-Christian West.

Summary

What you do matters as much as who you are. What does it mean to be fully human? What does it look like to be fully alive?

Product details

• Authors: John Mark Comer
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.11.2025
• EAN: 9781400257225
• ISBN: 978-1-4002-5722-5
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem, SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Bible Study Guides, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Discipleship, RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Growth, RELIGION / Christian Living / Professional Growth, RELIGION / Christian Living / Inspirational, RELIGION / Christian Living / Calling & Vocation, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring