This man lives what he preaches
Work and Rest God's Way Family Guide: A Biblical Recipe for Finding Joy and Purpose in All You Do
by Scott LaPierre
The Family Guide is the perfect complement to Work and Rest God’s Way!The discipline to work can be challenging for all of us, but motivating children to work is especially difficult. As a father of eight, Pastor Scott knows what is needed. Let him help you teach your children what the Bible says about work. The Family Guide is the culmination of what has been successful for him and his wife, Katie. They have learned from families they respect, books they’ve read, videos they’ve watched, conferences they’ve attended, and—most importantly—trial and error. Inside you will find:
- Four bonus chapters not found in Work and Rest God’s Way, with accompanying workbook material
- Questions to help each family member find the blessings God has for them in their labor
- Application assignments for each chapter to help you utilize the material
- “God commands us to work. And God also commands us to rest. Scott LaPierre shows how the Bible discloses the sinfulness of laziness and ‘idleness,’ and he unpacks the contrary Biblical virtue of ‘diligence.’ But he also shows how our relationship to work can become sinful. Workaholism turns work into an addiction that can lead to burnout and idolatry. The Biblical principle of the Sabbath counters those tendencies with physical rest, the cessation of busyness necessary for spiritual devotion, and the life of faith, in which we realize that our salvation comes not by our work, but by resting in Christ. Work and Rest God’s Way is a welcome contribution as Christians rediscover the doctrine of vocation in all of its practicality and spiritual richness.”
Dr. Gene Edward Veith—Provost at Patrick Henry College, director of the Cranach Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary, and author of God at Work
- “In Work and Rest God’s Way Scott LaPierre wonderfully reconciles the very real tension between work and rest by resisting the celebrated extremes of workaholism and play by relying on the principles and patterns laid out in God’s Word. In an age when so many are sacrificing so much to gain so very little—manifested through materialism on the one hand and hedonism on the other—this book will help you, especially if you’re a young man, navigate this life-altering strait.”
Kirk Smith—Church planter, pastor, and Executive Director for the Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE)
- “Scott LaPierre has produced a much-needed resource to help our churches and families recognize the blessing and purpose of work. He addresses sloth, the penalty for it and overwork and the need to rest, ultimately finding our rest in Christ.”
Gary Powers—Preaching elder and founder and CEO of Ortho Molecular Products
Reviews
Great man
Godly stewards of our world and fellows.
I found this publication is a model for any generation of Christian fellowship especially with family and when life get's in the way to return to the teachings. The workbook is helpful to align with my spouse especially in these times of progressives who want to change the world to a Godless rock and I'll probably get censored for this or investigated for hate speech, maybe even have to renounce my whiteness. Without a solid reference like this family guide with God's instructions and understanding examples available to everyone worldwide we can stay focused on being Godly stewards of our world and fellows.
Excellent biblical supported resource
I love this resource and find this to be an excellent support for our hectic lives. Thank you for this book
Very helpful and insightful
This world has so many ways to tear a family apart and to influence children away from God. This book is a wonderful resource for parents who want to influence their children for good and away from evil. Yes is takes work and time for the parents to care enough to follow this helpful plan. I wish I had this book when I was raising my own family because I just had to flounder along the best I could.
Very helpful
A very helpful companion. Everything Scott seems to write is gold.
Great book
I love this book
Great Book
Thanks for writing a book that shows (not just tells) Christians how to find God's will through His word. This book is a wonderful reouce for Christians of all ages, singles, couples, and those too old to remember will enjoy the pleasant writing style the encouragement to heed Owner's instruction manual to our lives. Keep these books coming.
Very helpful book.
Very useful and informative book.
