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Are you spiritually nearsighted?

Reader,

If you've ever struggled to enjoy reading God's Word, or if it feels like a box you check before moving on with your day, you might be spiritually nearsighted.

That's when you can see what's right in front of you, but everything in the distance is blurry. It means we move through the motions of devotion without the right heart posture. We "lose sight" of 'why' we go to God's Word in the first place.

Holy leisure helps us refocus our attention on who God is! And in 1 John 3, the Apostle John helps us behold the wonder of our relationship with God.

I hope you'll take a minute to consider what it means to be his child.

In him,

Cara

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The Pursuit of Holy Leisure is Now Available! (Hopefully!)

Last week, my book The Pursuit of Holy Leisure officially launched, and I'm wrapping up a whirlwind week of promo. My launch team helped this book get off to an awesome start by reading advanced copies, writing Amazon and Goodreads reviews, and sharing their enthusiasm online and in real life. Thank you again so much!

And God is so kind! Not only has my book been released, but in many places in the U.S., it's SOLD OUT!

So, if you've ordered and it's taking a little longer than usual to get to you, that's why. If you haven't ordered yet and you want to, I'd encourage you to grab a copy ASAP. (You can also check your local Barnes & Noble.)


Recent Podcast Interview

Rachael Adams of The Love Offering Podcast interviewed me about my book. I invite you to listen in!

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Cara Ray | Writer

The secret to enjoying God's Word is looking at it as a means of holy leisure. Holy leisure is the modern-day answer to our soul's thirst to slow down and savor God and the Bible. Subscribe to receive weekly devotionals about life, leisure, and the pursuit of holiness.

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