Rest and War: Rhythms of a Well-Fought Life

4.8 | 449 ratings

Price: 17.32

Last update: 07-18-2024

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Powerful and practical!

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024

This book was definitely a powerful and practical read for men. It delves deep into how we can struggle well and overcome through God and intentional work.

skranitz

Exceptionally insightful

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024

So so good! Really puts the Christian walk and sanctification process in an eternal perspective. Highly recommend. Practical, relatable, inspiring.

Riley’s Reviews

Great Book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023

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I ordered this book used and it is in perfect condition. No bends, marks, or damage to the pages.
I’ve read almost half of it so far and it is truly a life-changing book. The way Ben Stuart walks the reader through how to live life is easy to understand and inspiring.

Marge

Outstanding!

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023

I very rarely finish books like this. Generally about halfway through I get the gist of it and move on. But this book is different. This book says all the things I needed on my journey to walk closer with the Lord. It has reminded me who He is, challenged me to stand firm, and gently nudged me to keep my eyes fixed and keep moving forward in His steps. I wish I could buy a copy for everyone I know; it is truly that good!

J. Freitas

Favorite Pastor, Excellent Book

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2022

I’ve gone to roughly 7 churches throughout my life and lived all over the country. Ben Stuart‘s sermons are consistently deeply thought provoking, convicting, and humorous. This book is an excellent distillation of that personality coupled with practical guidance drawn from God’s word and Navy SEALs. I learned a lot and continue to go back to highlighted passages to let it sink it. Highly recommend!

Jourdan Smith

Every believer needs to read this book

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024

All I can say is wow. I am not a review writer but I literally cannot help but come here & applaud Ben Stuart for being such a vessel for the Lord. God has used the words He’s spoken through Ben to transform my life. Thank you, Ben and THANK YOU JESUS!

Kathryn H

Very practical and sets you up for success

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022

From the book, "God has called you into the good fight of life; step into it boldly, strategically." and Ben helps you do just that. He explains practical ways that you can apply to your own life, looking at it from your own personal view on how to go forward, both boldly (God has already won the war. You are not fighting for victory, but from victory, but you do have to step out into it) and strategically (looking at your gifts and passions and setting up your calendar in a way that helps you step into your specific purpose, as well as looking for the patterns of when and where you are easily tempted to wander off into sin, and how best to guard yourself from allowing that to happen with even more well thought out advice to set you up for real success.) Ben Stuart at his best, in my humble opinion. I also appreciated the very real open and honest assessment of himself that while some of his examples happen to be from real SEAL's and their stories, but how he does and really does not compare. Like when he states he wasn't built for battle. He was built for reading books. Seriously appreciated the very real application that we are designed with a purpose and for a purpose, and that we are not all designed exactly the same. I'll be coming back to this book.
*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my own opinion*

BOOM

Is freedom from sin a delusion? This book has the answer.

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022

Motivational books and inspiring messages are good for the quick pick-me-up, but what I need for long-term growth is practical information, and that is exactly what this book gave me. Here are a few of my notes after reading the entire book on my flight from DC to Seattle yesterday:

- For much of my Christian life I had the false expectation that I ought to be mostly free from bad habits and addictions. At times I’ve doubted the power of the gospel because of my shortcomings. This book presents a clear case that God never promised to free me from all snares and lusts, rather He’s empowered me to fight and grow.

- Through Christ, I no longer have to wallow in the stagnation of my carnality. This doesn’t mean I will hop straight from sin to perfection, but I’ve been released on a new trajectory towards holiness.

- When is the moment that my temptation first starts? This is where I need to cut it off and resist temptation. Once I’ve taken the first little nimble of the bait, it’s too late.

- Don’t try to avoid worry and stress, acknowledge it and bring it to God.

- Finding joy in my relationship with God and in wholesome activities, will go a long way to helping me resist temptation.

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