Simplicity by John Michael Talbot

Simplicity: A Habit of the Heart Me, live simply? The monthly bills are overdue, my yard needs weeding, laundry's piling up, and I've got to take the car in for a tune-up. I can't keep up as it 1s.

Does this litany sound all too familiar?

The good news is: you don't necessarily have to do more or less to live simply, because simplicity starts with an inner attitude of humility and obedience to God. You can renounce every material possession and still miss it. You can fast rigorously and pertorm other spiritual disciplines, yet still miss it In the clear light of simplicity, John Michael Talbot shows

bringing spiritual freedom into your life. Discover how Simplicity can change the way you think and live-every day.

John Michael Talbot is one of today's most widely respected musicians. His albums have sold well over a million copies. His books include Regathering Power and Reflections on the Gospels, Volumes One and Iwo.

Dan O'Neill is president of Mercy Corps International, author of Troubadour for the Lord: The Story of John Michael Talbot and co-author of Regathering Power.

"John Michael Talbot understands the close connection between inner spiritual renewal and exterior simplicity of life. This adds depth and wisdom to this discussion of the challenges of materialism, the poor, and community life-issues that press urgently on all Christians today."

-Jim Manney

Editor of New Covenant

"Living in an increasingly materialistic society requires some deep discernment and ditticult decisions for Christians. John Michael Talbot's suggestions are both practical and traditional. are nurtured by the Spirit and are at one with the church."

- Bishop Andrew J. McDonald of the Diocese of Little Rock