{"product_id":"blessed-are-the-rest-of-us-how-limits-and-longing-make-us-whole-paperback-1","title":"Blessed Are the Rest of Us: How Limits and Longing Make Us Whole - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMicha Boyett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Micha Boyett's son was born with Down syndrome and later diagnosed with autism, she was drawn into the ancient teachings of the Beatitudes. There, she found an invitation to honor her limits in a world that values performance, perfection, and strength. Jesus instead calls his followers to embrace meekness, mercy, and the longing for justice. The Beatitudes helped Boyett discover her wholeness in God's love rather than in her own accomplishments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBlessed Are the Rest of Us\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eBoyett shares her insights with readers--especially those who are burned out, tired of performing, living with grief, feeling exhausted, or powerless. She invites them into an understanding of God and themselves centered on belovedness rather than accomplishment. Here is her message: in God's dream for the world, blessing has nothing to do with ease; it's about flourishing, and Jesus promises we find flourishing in our limits and in our longing to see the world made whole. Each chapter centers on the refreshing good news of one beatitude, poetically woven with stories of Boyett's life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully reassuring and liberating, this book calls readers to rest in God's rich and abundant love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A must-read for those seeking solace and spiritual wisdom\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Micha Boyett's son was born with Down syndrome and later diagnosed with autism, she was drawn into the ancient teachings of the Beatitudes. There, she found an invitation to honor her limits in a world that values performance, perfection, and strength over mercy, meekness, and the longing for justice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBlessed Are the Rest of Us\u003c\/i\u003e, Boyett invites us--especially those of us who are burned out, tired of performing, living with grief, feeling exhausted, or powerless--to discover our wholeness not in our own accomplishments but in the dream God has for the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBlessed Are the Rest of Us \u003c\/i\u003econjures spiritual solutions for very real problems. A graceful, moving book that should be required reading.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMary Karr\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Liars' Club\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCherry\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLit\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is breathtaking. Such beautiful writing.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eNadia Bolz-Weber\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author, speaker, and public theologian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Micha's unwavering love for God shines through every page. A must-read for those seeking solace and spiritual wisdom.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKelli Caughman\u003c\/b\u003e, cofounder, Black Down Syndrome Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A powerful narrative, one that will cause you to rethink so much of what you believe about disabilities, equality, and the dignity of others.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMatthew Paul Turner\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhat Is God Like?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A deeply moving meditation on being a part of, and participating in, the dream of God for us.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMihee Kim-Kort\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eOutside the Lines: How Embracing Queerness Will Transform Your Faith\u003c\/i\u003e; co-pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Annapolis, Maryland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicha Boyett\u003c\/b\u003e (MFA, Syracuse University) is the author of \u003ci\u003eFound: A Story of Questions, Grace, and Everyday Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e and a contributor to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eA Rhythm of Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eedited by Sarah Bessey. She is cohost of \u003ci\u003eThe Lucky Few\u003c\/i\u003e podcast (#1 Down syndrome podcast for five years running), creator of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSlow Way\u003c\/i\u003e podcast and newsletter, and has written for publications such as the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to her work as a writer, she is a part-time youth pastor at Good Shepherd Church in New York City. Boyett and her husband live in Northern New Jersey with their three sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42715624603744,"sku":"9781587436093","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/TR7klkoRje9781587436093.webp?v=1776563587","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/blessed-are-the-rest-of-us-how-limits-and-longing-make-us-whole-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}