Savor Life with Shauna Niequist {and a giveaway!}

Edited to add: Random Number Generator picked number 3, so Robin Dance, a copy of Savor is on its way to you! Congratulations!

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Lots of my blog friends lately have been talking about “old school blogging.” Blogging has changed so much lately, and we long for the old days of memes and comments (*ahem*), and sharing the posts of others.

And book reviews.

And giveaways!

Never fear, friends, old school blogging is back! Right here. For today.

No promises about tomorrow. [Oh, who am I kidding? Most of what I do is old school anyway.]

Last week I received a review copy of Shauna Niequist’s new book, Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are, and I’m so excited to tell you all about it today.

The first thing you’ll notice about this book is that it’s beautiful. The cover is linen, so those of us who are tactile will love simply holding this book. The pages are sturdy and thick, and the layout is simple yet beautiful.

The next thing you’ll notice, especially if you’ve read Shauna’s other books, is that this is a different format for her. This is a daily inspirational book, small snippets of Shauna’s writing that will make you think, smile, or act.

You’ll probably notice, if you read Shauna’s blog, that she’s taken some thoughts from her older posts; other entries are new. That’s OK. It’s nice to be reminded of the lessons Shauna has learned along her journey. Each entry is accompanied by a Bible verse that you can chew on throughout the day.

One of my favorite things about the book is the question at the end of each entry. These questions can serve to challenge you to further thinking or even to action. Here are just a few, but they’re all really good:

“Sometimes it’s not sin that’s most difficult to throw off—it’s the otherwise good stuff that gets in the way of our becoming who God is calling us to be. What do you need to let go of today?” (April 13)

“Marriage is like so many other things: we get out of it what we put into it. Married or not, what are you bringing to the people you love? What would it look like to bring your best self in this season?” (April 30) 

“We become family by the choices we make as we respond to each day, whatever that day brings. Who has become family in your life, because you’ve chosen to invest deeply?” (September 11)

Now, I’m all about daily Bible reading and deep Bible study. This book isn’t for that.

But sometimes we just need a shot in the arm as we slug down a cup of coffee before flying out the door—just a little thought to help us focus our busy day—and that’s exactly what this book is for.

Over the past couple of years, after coming to a point of burnout with her work, Shauna has encouraged us to slow down, to take time for friends and family, and to savor life’s small moments. This book will help you do that.

Want a copy of your own? I have good news! Shauna’s publisher has graciously offered to give one copy of Savor to one of my dear readers. 

To be entered into the giveaway, you only need to do two things:

1. Sign up to receive email updates from me. You can do that just over there --->. (If you’re already a follower, just let me know in the comments.)

2. Leave me a comment below telling me one way you like to slow down and savor life with those you love.

Easy, right?! I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

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This giveaway will remain open until Monday, March 23.