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Nobody could have written this book better than Bill Hybels. Full of practical advice, hard-won wisdom, and spiritual insights, Simplify contains everything you need to create a God-first schedule that will radically simplify your life. And when you do, you'll find a freedom you'd almost forgotten was possible.

Andy Stanley Senior pastor of North Point Ministries

I learned a long time ago that if I didn't take control of my schedule and my money, they would always take control of me. Learning when and how to say no has given me more freedom than you can imagine. It's a word I always teach young leaders, and it's a message I'm glad Bill Hybels is bringing in Simplify.

Dave Ramsey New York Times bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio show host

It has been said, "Beware when a naked man offers you a shirt." But Bill Hybels writing a book on simplicity is exactly the opposite, because he speaks from a well of experience. I treasure his perspective because he has led through complexity for several decades and echoes what great leaders always say: Simplicity is the key to making a complex life successful. Thank you, Bill.

Dr. Henry Cloud Leadership expert, psychologist, and bestselling author

My dad has always inspired me to live with more intention and clarity, and always helped me navigate the steps from here to there. I'm thrilled that his wisdom is now in a format that I can hand out to friends, and I will, because I don't know who doesn't need this kind of rich thinking about what it means to live with focus and sanity and peace. I love these ideas, and I can't wait to share this book.

Shauna Niequist Proud daughter, author of Bread and Wine,

As a wife, mum, founder of an anti-trafficking organization, and church leader, it's quite easy to feel overwhelmed or frenetic at times. But I desire to be anchored in the truth of God's Word and lead a busy life well. In Simplify, Bill Hybels helps to guide us into a soul detox from being exhausted to energized, frenetic to faithful. Ultimately, it's taught me to be more by doing less, building a life on health and wholeness, not cluttered chaos.

Christine Caine Founder of The A21 Campaign and bestselling author of Undaunted

No one can truly impact a complex, broken outer world if they do not have a simple, healthy inner world. Bill has navigated exceedingly complex demands for many years; in Simplify he shares concrete steps into the "easy yoke" of Jesus, learned in the pressure cooker of real life.

John Ortberg Senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and author of Who Is This Man?

If you have ever ached inside because life is so complicated, this is the book for you. In Simplify, Bill Hybels walks you on a journey to redefine your perspective, realign your priorities, and reignite your faith in Christ. This book will not only give you hope, but also practical truths to live the life you always hoped was possible.

Craig Groeschel Pastor of and author of Fight: Winning the Battles That Matter Most

Bill Hybels's masterful and courageous work, Simplify: Ten Practices to Unclutter Your Soul, has again brought clear answers to questions we're all asking. Read and digest these principles. They have become my personal assignment for this next season.

Wayne Cordeiro Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship

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Hybels, Bill.

Simplify : ten practices to unclutter your soul / Bill Hybels.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 978-1-4143-9122-9 (hc)

1. Simplicity--Religious aspects--Christianity. 2. Spiritual life--Christianity. 3. Christian life.

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BV4647.S48H93 2014

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2014009469

ISBN 978-1-4143-9712-2 (International Trade Paper Edition)

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