Wake Up to Wonder
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Brazos Press (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2023
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Publisher's Description
In her quest to live a vibrant spiritual life, Karen Wright Marsh had a revelation: she didn't need to find and follow the perfect plan; she needed people she could follow. In Wake Up to Wonder, Marsh introduces you to those people--faithful yet oh-so-human Christians from across centuries and cultures. Inspired by their example, she offers playful, simple practices that bring deeper meaning and purpose to everyday life. In the company of diverse spiritual companions, you'll journey through physical health, prayer, activism, Scripture reading, creativity, and beyond. Each chapter includes hands-on invitations such as writing prompts, space for personal reflection, and "Try This," a collage of spiritual and personal experiments anyone can do. As you wake up to wonder, you'll discover what these twenty-two historical figures already knew: that a life of spiritual depth, amazement, and connection is within reach--today and every day. Historical Figures CoveredHenri J. M. NouwenMartin LutherThomas MertonHildegard von BingenMargery KempeWangari MaathaiCaedmonAmanda Berry SmithAugustineLilias TrotterFannie Lou HamerPatrick of IrelandHans Scholl and Sophie SchollHoward ThurmanPandita RamabaiEphrem the SyrianIgnatius of LoyolaBenedict and ScholasticaBrother LawrenceFrancis of Assisi and Clare of AssisiDorothy DayMabel Ping-Hua Lee
Endorsements (5)
“Get ready to meet a delightful assortment of fellow travelers who will guide you toward a Jesus-centered, hope-filled life. This is a book you will go back to many times!”
“Marsh's beautiful new book introduces readers to some of the women and men who have guided her along life's difficult but also delightful paths, helping her--and now us--find a way to wonder and joy.”
“I was surprised by how much I needed the spiritual sustenance that Wake Up to Wonder offers. Marsh invites us to nurture our own wellsprings of wonder.”
“Marsh has helped to root my soul in a deeper awareness of meaning and purpose.”
“Marsh successfully combines the wisdom of spiritual masters with her own down-to-earth insights to provide an easily accessible toolkit for those who are seeking an antidote to the stress and chaos of the modern world.”
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