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The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose Paperback – December 6, 2022

by Glenn Packiam (Author), Holly Packiam (Author), Rich Villodas (Foreword)

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Are you ready to stop living reactively, feeling emotionally exhausted, and being pulled in multiple directions?

We struggle to keep up with the demands of life―but God invites us into freedom.
We feel anxious and overwhelmed―but God promises peace.
We’re stretched and empty―but God offers purpose.

The Intentional Year is an invitation to stop right now, right where you are, and choose to live on purpose. This isn’t just about aspirations or self-improvement―a flourishing life is tangible and possible. With stories, practices, and a road map into intentionality, Holly and Glenn Packiam will guide you into simple ways to grow personally. Experience freedom to invest time and energy into the people you value most and into the purpose you were made for.

As you step into your intentional year, you’ll . . .

reflect on the lessons and celebrations of the past season;
identify themes and a sense of calling for the season ahead; and
implement new rhythms of prayer, rest, renewal, relationships, and work.

Life doesn’t have to be something that just happens to us. It’s time to start practicing the life-giving rhythms of an intentional life―starting today.

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Choose to live a life of purpose with The Intentional Year by Holly and Glenn Packiam.

Glenn Packiam is lead pastor of Rockharbor and Holly Packiam was a pastor at New Life Church.

Also available: The Intentional Year Journal, a journaling experience with The Intentional Year.

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This book helped me rethink our family’s plans for next week and for next year. If you feel like your stress, busyness, and distraction are sapping healthy rhythms from your life, Glenn and Holly Packiam are welcome and practical guides. You won’t feel like you are reading about something ideal but unattainable. This is a book for real people, and the steps shown here can lead us to better lives. Russell Moore, public theologian at Christianity Today and director of Christianity Today's Public Theology Project

The best part of this book is that a wife and husband are literally on the same page, in pursuit of God-honoring intentionality in their personal, marriage, family, and ministry lives. I love how Glenn and Holly weave their personal story into their desire for abundantly intentional years together. A richly spiritual, warmly relational, and vibrantly practical resource. Stephen A. Macchia, founder and president of Leadership Transformations, director of the Pierce Center for Disciple-Building at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and author of The Discerning Life

Glenn and Holly Packiam have crafted a book that’s about so much more than just setting goals―they’re showing us God’s invitation to abundance through living with intentionality toward Jesus. What does it mean to create rhythms of renewal, rest, and refreshment in this hurried day and age? The Packiams answer that question beautifully with pastoral guidance and practical wisdom. Aubrey Sampson, pastor, speaker, and author of Known

The breakneck pace of life in the modern world is leaving many of us exhausted and at a loss. In The Intentional Year, Glenn and Holly Packiam invite us to take a deep breath and settle ourselves amid the mad rush of a culture moving with far too much speed and far too little intention. Pastorally warm, theologically rich, and practically accessible, this book is a wonderful guide down a new path, toward the freedom, peace, and purpose every human truly longs for. Jay Y. Kim, pastor of Westgate Church and author of Analog Christian

What a beautiful and life-giving book from Glenn and Holly. Together they have cultivated a life of purpose and significance through their intentional practices, and now they’ve invited us to make those our own. Our intentions embody our values. Whether you’re an expert at intentions or are just starting down the path, Glenn and Holly have invited us into rhythms that are both simple and profound. Tricia Lott Williford, author of This Book Is for You and You Can Do This

Our world is full of chaos and disorder, but our daily lives can be different. Glenn and Holly have lived intentional lives, full of healthy habits and rhythms, and now we get to glean from their years of learning. You will find strength, wisdom, and encouragement on each of these pages. Brady Boyd, senior pastor of New Life Church and author of Addicted to Busy

We live in a busy world in which too many of us don’t take the time to stop and reflect on what is happening in our lives, our families, and our world. This often results in stress, anxiety, and burnout. One of the ways we can guard our souls from spiritual burnout is by rediscovering the ancient rhythms of grace that are deeply rooted in the historic Christian faith. In The Intentional Year, Glenn and Holly Packiam invite us to slow down, take an inventory of our lives, and cultivate daily rhythms of prayer, rest, renewal, and work. This book provides a road map for how we can develop spiritual rhythms that have the power to transform us from the inside out and make us increasingly like Jesus Christ. Dr. Winfield Bevins, author of Liturgical Mission

When my wife, Rochelle, and I started taking three days at the end of every year to reflect, celebrate, and plan, it took our relationship with each other―and with God―to another level. Even at that, The Intentional Year takes it another step forward. Glenn and Holly unpack how to use and leverage your and your partner’s gifts and callings to bring light and goodness to a world immersed in darkness. Every couple needs that. You can’t imagine how you will be blessed. Sean Isaac Palmer, author of Speaking by the Numbers

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This year, choose to live on purpose.

Most of us never stop. Work, school, church, friendships, family―life seems to be a rush from one responsibility or activity to the next. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s a more abundant way to live.

In The Intentional Year, Holly and Glenn Packiam invite you on a journey to live purposefully into the season ahead. You’ll reflect on your past season, discern God’s call on what’s next, and examine five key spheres of life to pursue a life of peace and freedom.

Prayer
Rest
Renewal
Relationships
Work

Full of stories and examples, insights and ideas, reflection prompts and discussion points, and practices that will engage your mind, body, and spirit, these pages offer a practical and empowering pathway into a more sustainable life. Rooted in the love of God, you can abide in Christ and join the Holy Spirit in cultivating a flourishing and fruitful life that will glorify God and bring good to the world around you.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ NavPress (December 6, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641583940
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641583947
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches

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Glenn Packiam is the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California, and a Senior Fellow at Barna Group.

He is the author of nine books, including his newest, “What’s A Christian, Anyway? Finding Our Way in and Age of Confusion and Corruption” and two best-sellers, “The Intentional Year” which was co-written with his wife, Holly, and “The Resilient Pastor: Leading Your Church in a Rapidly Changing World”.

Glenn earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University in the UK, and is a Visiting Fellow at St. John’s College at Durham University. A regular speaker at conferences for church leaders, Glenn has also taught seminars and courses at Durham University (Cranmer Hall) and Denver Seminary, and has preached at chapel services at Oxford University (Wycliffe Hall), Cambridge University (Corpus Christi College), Biola University, and Asbury Seminary.

Glenn was one of the founding leaders and songwriters for the Desperation Band and has been featured on several Desperation Band and NewLifeWorship recordings. He has also released three solo projects with Integrity Music. As a songwriter with Integrity Music, he has had the honor of writing and co-writing over 65 worship songs, including several well-loved songs, like "Your Name" and "My Savior Lives." Glenn, his wife, Holly, have four children and live in Orange County, California.

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Customers find the book thought-provoking, with one mentioning it provides a wonderful model for living more intentionally in life. Moreover, they appreciate its clarity, with one customer noting the clear process for reflection and planning. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its ease of use, with customers describing it as an excellent process to work through.

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Customers appreciate the book's purpose, finding it thoughtful and wise, with one customer noting how it helps them think deeply about daily choices, while another mentions how it brings together various spiritual practices.

"...It is one to sit with, ponder, and savor. "But this book is an invitation to stop. To listen. To pray...." Read more

"...To plan intentionally is vitally important for Christian couples and parents, and I'm grateful that Glenn and Holly set out to address how to do..." Read more

"...This is a great guide that is helping us reflect, clearly identify what God has for us in the next year, and then practically fill in a calendar..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the clarity of the book, with one mentioning that the process for reflection and planning is well-defined, while another notes how it encourages journaling and self-reflection.

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I was not far into reading The Intentional Year when I realized I needed to own this book. It is one to sit with, ponder, and savor.

"But this book is an invitation to stop. To listen. To pray. To be free of stress and anxiety and worry. To live intentionally."

I am not sure how to review this book. All I really want to do is dump a bunch of quotes here and let the book speak for itself.

"Intentionality is about abiding in Jesus-and allowing the Holy Spirit to produce his fruit in you for the sake of others."

"Second, fruitfulness is not the same thing as productivity. Productivity is about what we're doing; fruitfulness is about who we're becoming."

The Intentional Life invites us to reflect on the past while looking forward. It encourages us to examine five spheres of our lives and set rhythms of intentionality in these spheres. Throughout each chapter, questions inspire us to stop and reflect before moving on.

While the authors of this book have a different theological background than I do, I was still able to see the value of the book, and how helpful it is to have intentional rhythms in my life. The authors encourage you NOT to try everything at once, as that would prove unhelpful and would not create rhythms that will last.

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Glenn and Holly have written an exceptional book, of great importance, and with a skillful touch. First, the content is extremely valuable, and not enough practical literature on this topic is available for Christian couples and parents. To plan intentionally is vitally important for Christian couples and parents, and I'm grateful that Glenn and Holly set out to address how to do so.

The book is, in my opinion, exceptionally well written. It is equal parts theological, inspirational, and practical. The theology establishes the "why" - for what purpose should we care to plan well for our personal lives as well as our families? The answer provided by Glenn and Holly is clear and compelling. The inspiration encourages you to actually set out and do the work! Anyone who has thoughtfully reflected and designed an intentional plan for the road ahead (especially regarding your personal life) knows how daunting and scary a task this can be. After reading the book, this difficult work seemed surprisingly achievable.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Glenn and Holly have laid out a road map. Their process for reflection and planning is clear, not overly complex, and inspirational in its effectiveness. In other words, I left not only encouraged to do the work, but with a plan I felt comfortable to follow and lead my wife (and family) through.

I can't recommend this little book highly enough. All Christian parents and spouses should give it a read!

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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
This is a really good resource for people new to the practice of intentionally setting up our daily life to have more of Jesus. The Packiams do a good job outlining why it's good for us and introducing us to the various practices that help facilitate drawing closer to the Lord in the 5 spheres of life that they've chosen to focus on:

Prayer
Relationships
Work
Rest
Renewal

I enjoyed getting separate perspectives from both Glenn and Holly as they both shared how they've gone about establishing intentionality in their lives and also their family having 4 kids.

Having read other books on similar themes and actively engaging such intentional behaviour, I felt this was a little superficial and could have gone to greater depth. Information is only useful to a certain extent and the spiritual walk is a transformational journey that involves becoming more like Christ. Accordingly, information only serves us to a certain degree.

I think the book could be enhanced with more in-depth stories, reflections from others who have walked a similar journey and a section that provides more enabling resources.

Once again, I feel many will benefit from reading this book and I hope it will whet the appetite for more of Jesus and a desire for greater intimacy with Him and fellow sojourners.

I was fortunate to receive an early ebook copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This had no influence over my review.

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Wow! I loved this book. As a person who already knows that I want to be more intentional with my time, I appreciated that this book QUICKLY DOVE INTO THE PRACTICALS OF HOW to do this (rather than just hammering the point that we all need to prioritize the important things better). I loved the guided reflection back on the previous year, I tend to always be looking ahead! Reflecting helped me identify God working in my life even in the midst of a really hard year and also helped me understand things that were life-giving and fun that I now know to prioritize in the new year. I love that the authors shared their structure for living intentionally. My husband and I annually set aside time to consider how to invest our time each year. But we often wander off-topic, get sidetracked, and don’t always follow through well. This is a great guide that is helping us reflect, clearly identify what God has for us in the next year, and then practically fill in a calendar after identifying what’s important to us in five key areas; Prayer, Rest, Renewal, Relationships, and Work.

This is going to be my GO-TO GIFT for tons of people this year, my parents, kids, sisters, and in-laws! I think everyone should read it as it’s helped us so much.

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This book is exactly what we need for today's fast-paced world. If you are currently struggling to keep up, letting your schedule run you and having trouble prioritizing spiritual growth then order this and read it! It is full of practical ways to apply the main teaching points!

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No matter where you are in your relationship with Jesus or your journey of spiritual formation, you will greatly benefit from reading this book. I feel so strengthened and encouraged as I prepare for 2023. This was a light and quick read but very efficient and full of spiritual and biblical depth.

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