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Present over perfect [large print] : leaving behind frantic for a simpler, more soulful way of living / Shauna Niequist.

Niequist, Shauna, (author.).

Summary:

"A collection of essays that focuses on the journey from frantic and tired to connected and free and encourages readers to experience the unconditional love of God in a way that sets them free from the pressure to perform and to maintain an image of perfection"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781683242338
ISBN: 1683242335
Physical Description: 254 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
Edition: Large Print edition.
Publisher: Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, [2017]
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword / by Brené Brown -- Introduction: Ship to wreck -- Sea-change. Sea-changed ; Stuffed ; Running laps ; Dethroning the idol ; You put up the chairs ; The word that changed everything ; On disappointing people ; What the lake teaches -- Tunnels. Tunnels ; Vinegar and oil ; A wide and holy space ; Daughter ; Yellow sky ; On stillness ; Stars -- Legacy. Agency ; Legacy ; It's all right here ; The man in the tuxedo ; The spring of the basketball hoop ; When brave looks boring ; Present over perfect -- Walking on water. Walking on water ; Baptism ; Must be nice ; Your mess is mine ; The narrowing ; Good fruit ; On Jesus -- Living in time. Clearing away ; Learning to play ; Morning and evening ; Simplicity ; Happy medium ; On snow -- Throwing candy. Throwing candy ; Essential self ; Heart and yes ; Ballard locks ; New fuel ; And the soul felt its worth ; Bring in the love.