Breathe: Creating Space For God in a Hectic Life

by Keri Wyatt Kent

Book Overview

Multitasking is becoming the norm for many women who consistently find themselves trying to juggle kids, errands, church activities, jobs, and relationships. For women who have become caught up in the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800787668
• ISBN13: 9780800787660
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Revell
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Breathe: Creating Space for God

The concept of this book has changed my life! It has helped me see God in all things, and not crowd Him out. If I could, I would give this book to everyone I know, including men...the concept to spiritually simplify is challenging in this fast paced world.

pretty good

This book is really geared for mothers of young children, ironically, the ones who won't have time to read it. Since I am beyond that stage in my life, much of her advice and insight is "closing the barn door after the horses are gone." There are a few gems, and some of her "breathing exercises" are good. Any time we can remember to slow down and take time to be with God, we are improving our lives, even a few minutes at a time. I also appreciate Ms. Kent's candor about her own shortcomings when it comes to overcommitting, etc. At least she doesn't pile on the guilt about the times we get so hurried we blow it. Worth reading, especially if you are one who doesn't know how to say "no."

Life Changing

I would highly recommend this book to moms with kids of all ages. We lead such an uphill battle with our culture on making the time to slow down and enjoy our families. This book is such a wonderful, very practical reminder of how to take control of that for you and your family. It sounds funny to say, but Ms. Kent's words were exactly what I needed and it truly has changed my life with my family for the better.

LOVE this book!!

This book was like a breath of fresh air- Reading the jacket cover I felt it had been written just for me. Life has gotten so rushed and we live life hurrying from one thing to the next- the author does a wonderful job of putting things in perspective and giving specific ideas for how to slow down the pace of your day and focus on Christ and what He wants for us, a life full of peace and purposeful living. Excellent book for anyone- women, men, anyone who is tired of the rat race of life. I enjoyed it so much I bought several for Christmas presents.

This will work if you use it!

For many of us, life is spinning out of control. We are juggling a myriad of relationships, jobs, errands and activities every day of our lives. Keri Wyatt Kent, author of Breathe: Creating Space for God in a Hectic Life, says, "Many moms don't realize that their value is found not in what they do, but in who they are." She suggests if that statement fits you, you would do well to stand back, take some time for a break ... and breathe. And while Kent specifically talks about and to moms, I believe that Breathe could benefit men and women of any age because our society is one of busyness, overfilled with activity. Kent combines personal stories and scripture. These stories encourage us all to slow down, rest, grow spiritually and make room for God. She includes breathing exercises, and she tells us how we can live intentionally, keep the Sabbath, eliminate worry. She gives specific steps to simplicity and freedom, and so very much more. This book is chock full of specific steps to simplicity and freedom, and wonderful, simple and logical help. Breathe has helped me to press the "pause button" - to think, listen, hear, feel and to make time for me and mine. I'm "smelling the roses" more these days, and it's because of Keri Wyatt Kent's timely book Breathe. Hey, no more whirling dervish for me! I highly recommends this book if you truly want to slow down and simplify your life.