Still

There were quite a few things that I totally loved and appreciated, but in turn there were quite a few things that perpetuate some Christian mottos and beliefs that can be very damaging to those who are clinically depressed or deal with high levels of anxiety. If you read it, be prepared to ‘fish an......more

3.7/5, rounded up to 4* I think this book can serve as an excellent starting point for those struggling to gain the upper hand on anxiety, fear, and other debilitating problems.  This book focuses on finding the root cause of your anxieties, rather than simply trying to cover them up with quick fixe......more

Jenny L. Donnelly’s “STILL” immediately took me back to vivid memories of labor with my second baby. My first delivery had been long and hard. I weathered hours of contractions spiking off the charts and lasting double the usual time before I was granted the longed-for epidural that would take the e......more

Not a quick read but an intentional read that is worthy of the time. Still is divided into three sections: The Search for Rest, which reveals a bit about the author's background and her own search for rest. Seven Ways to Rest, which offers suggestions for how to achieve REST in spite of the chaos li......more

Jesus called us to rest but how can we when life is crazy? Donnelly shares her experience of learning to rest in the midst of chaos. Donnelly teaches in the context of story and experience. She shares much of her own story in the first part of the book, such as her parents' divorce, losing her virgi......more