Table of Contents

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PART 1

1. In Search of Peace and Quiet 3
2. Seven Marks of a Hurried Family 9
3. The Foundation for Genuine Rest 28




PART 2

4. A Forgiving Spirit 49
5. Living within the Limits 60
6. An Eternal Perspective 73
7. Serving While Suffering 87
8. Managing Your Expectations 102
9. Managing Your Strengths 119




PART 3

10.  Little House on the Internet 135
11.  Brining Rest to your Marriage 156
12.  Giving the Gift of Rest to your Children 176
13.  Maintaining Rest in the Work Arena 193
14.  Gaining Rest in your Relationships 209

Epilogue: Road Signs 222

APPENDIX:

101 Ways to Give Rest to your Family 229

NOTES 237

STUDY GUIDE 239