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Created to Play: How Taking Hobbies Seriously Grows Us Spiritually
What If You Saw Your Hobbies as a Form of Worship? Maybe you're an athlete or collector, a chef or film critic, a painter or video gamer. Your hobbies aren't arbitrary passions. The same God who formed your muscles and nervous system also formed the specific ways you love to play. He understands the delight you feel in your garden or your excitement as you open up a new board game. And he calls it good. We often view play as a distraction from life's serious responsibilities, but in Created to Play, Brianna Lambert reveals the ways God blesses your hobbies and uses them to form and pull you into worship. Lambert explores ten different titles you may inhabit in your Beholder, Curator, Maker, Herald, Restorer, Connecter, Nourisher, Mover, Caretaker, and Historian. This book helps you view your hobbies as opportunities not just for individual expression but also for communal enjoyment. With winsome practicality and theological reflection, Lambert draws you to glory in the God who loves and teaches you through play. With Created to Play, you Explore how hobbies shape your spiritual formation, offering a fresh perspective on the theology of hobbies and leisure. Identify yourself among ten unique roles we take on through hobbies, uncovering how play shapes your identity in Christ. Learn to embrace rest and joy through hobbies, reenvisioning leisure as life-giving rather than wasteful. Challenge your guilt around play by learning how hobbies can form you spiritually, draw you into worship, and help you reflect God's character. You can experience how God is already participating in your hobbies with you, sharing in the joy they bring. If you are seeking a biblical perspective on your hobbies or struggling to enjoy leisure amid the demands of a busy life, this book can help you reclaim play as a vital part of spiritual formation. Play isn't about what you get or achieve but about who you become in the process.
1 pages, Audio CD
First published May 1, 2026
About the author
Brianna Lambert
1 book1 followerBrianna Lambert is a writer and author from a rural community outside Indianapolis. Her articles and essays have appeared in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Common Good, Mere Orthodoxy, and elsewhere. Brianna also serves on staff at Gospel-Centered Discipleship and in the women’s ministry at her local church. You might find her backpacking, camping, waterskiing, or starting a brand-new hobby with her husband and three children.
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August 3, 2026
To pull from the conclusion:
“Undoubtedly, we are pushed to one final question: What do we need to do now? …
Beneath the question lurks the fear that we’ll do it wrong-that we'll squander how we should be growing, changing, and playing. We want to do it right, because do is the rudder that steers each of our ships. So what do we need to do? Well, quite simply, we just play”
Beautiful
“Undoubtedly, we are pushed to one final question: What do we need to do now? …
Beneath the question lurks the fear that we’ll do it wrong-that we'll squander how we should be growing, changing, and playing. We want to do it right, because do is the rudder that steers each of our ships. So what do we need to do? Well, quite simply, we just play”
Beautiful
June 1, 2026
This is such a FUN *and* insightful read! You feel engaged from the start and also encouraged. My takeaway is that we are “Created to Play” as part of our calling, it’s embedded in our spiritual and emotional DNA. Taking that in was liberating, life-giving and joy filled.
We often take for granted or dismiss altogether whatever particular inclinations we may have to say paint, hike, bake, or sing, for example. I know I have. One of the most helpful things for me personally is how Lambert names the ways we play. I love how the author deftly names these proclivities, these “hidden titles”.
And as well she should. Because when we do those things that entice our curiosity and enthrall us, we are indeed “Makers”, “Nourishers”, “Curators”, “Keepers “, and my personal favourite “Heralds”. There are more. Each of these encompasses an array of fun things we do for play. She also names the deep joy in each and the key temptation. You’ll need to read the book to learn more. And I really hope you will, it’s a gem of a read. 💯 recommended !
We often take for granted or dismiss altogether whatever particular inclinations we may have to say paint, hike, bake, or sing, for example. I know I have. One of the most helpful things for me personally is how Lambert names the ways we play. I love how the author deftly names these proclivities, these “hidden titles”.
And as well she should. Because when we do those things that entice our curiosity and enthrall us, we are indeed “Makers”, “Nourishers”, “Curators”, “Keepers “, and my personal favourite “Heralds”. There are more. Each of these encompasses an array of fun things we do for play. She also names the deep joy in each and the key temptation. You’ll need to read the book to learn more. And I really hope you will, it’s a gem of a read. 💯 recommended !
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May 22, 2026Incredibly well done by one who lives out what she proclaims! This reminder to let go of expectations, set aside perfectionism, and lean into the joy of play — all through the broad and specific lens of Scripture — was exactly what I needed. Grateful to know you, Brianna!
July 10, 2026
This might be my favorite read of 2026 so far🤩
June 13, 2026
In Created to Play, Lambert reveals the ways God blesses our hobbies and uses them to form us and draw us into worship, helping us view our hobbies as opportunities not just for individual expression but also for communal enjoyment, theological reflection, and marveling at the glory of God. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, and will very likely revisit it often.
August 11, 2026
Mover and Nourisher over here ✌🏻 Great book to listen to!
July 29, 2026
Within a week of starting to read this book, I'd already said "Yes" to my son's request to buy a Leopard Gecko. I'm not really a hobby person (unless you count reading), and I'm especially not a pets person, but somehow Brianna Lambert's gentle, cheerful voice on the pages of this book had convinced me that my kids and I needed to invest some real money and real effort into play.
Hopefully, you have the same experience as you read through the ten chapters that thoughtfully organize different hobbyists into categories like "Restorers" and "Nourishers" and "Makers." Within each chapter, Lambert reminds us of the ways in which our God does each of these things and that our hobbies can be a playful way of communing with God's ongoing creative work in our world. While many spiritual books can feel weighty, Created to Play invites us to lighten up. Even as Lambert weaves Biblical wisdom about each hobby, she ends by reminding us that she isn't just "tacking on biblical wisdom to our hobbies" but rather has made an attempt at "unearthing what already exists." This is a beautiful summary of what this book does as it celebrates the ways God invites us to play in the world He's made.
In a world full of warnings about too much screen time, Lambert's book is a timely reminder to go analog and find ways to engage with the world. I thought my only hobby was reading, but as I read this book I discovered that several of my pursuits could be considered hobbies and were probably worth spending a little more time and even money on. Could purchasing a new kitchen tool make cooking feel more like play and less like a chore? Could keeping a puzzle going invite me to play with my kids rather than scrolling on my phone? Lambert showcases her own hobbies, from restoring an old family telescope to going camping with her husband, and in doing so invites us all to try something new with no pressure. I've followed Lambert's writing for many years and have always admired her kindness and sincerity in every piece she's written. This book is an accumulation of many years honing her skills as a writer (and tending to an impressive array of hobbies!)
As a result of reading this book, I offered all of my kids a "hobby scholarship." If they could have $20 but they had to use it on something fun that they wanted to try, what would they spend it on? As a result, we spent a fun day at the craft store, shopping online, and buying this unexpected new reptile at the pet store.
We've had fun trying some new things, and I've seen the value in dabbling, experimenting, trying. As Lambert says, "our work as Makers can become another training ground to practice humility. It provides the perfect opportunity because the stakes are so low." She encouraged me to actually practice leisure activities, not just maximize my productivity. This book is an invitation to rest and renewal through the hobbies that stir up our curiosity or bring us joy. It's also an invitation to growth and learning as we attempt things outside of our comfort zone or previous experiences. It's an invitation to community, as our newfound hobbies help us connect with our neighbors or other hobbyists far and wide. I desperately needed this invitation, and I'm so glad I accepted it!
Hopefully, you have the same experience as you read through the ten chapters that thoughtfully organize different hobbyists into categories like "Restorers" and "Nourishers" and "Makers." Within each chapter, Lambert reminds us of the ways in which our God does each of these things and that our hobbies can be a playful way of communing with God's ongoing creative work in our world. While many spiritual books can feel weighty, Created to Play invites us to lighten up. Even as Lambert weaves Biblical wisdom about each hobby, she ends by reminding us that she isn't just "tacking on biblical wisdom to our hobbies" but rather has made an attempt at "unearthing what already exists." This is a beautiful summary of what this book does as it celebrates the ways God invites us to play in the world He's made.
In a world full of warnings about too much screen time, Lambert's book is a timely reminder to go analog and find ways to engage with the world. I thought my only hobby was reading, but as I read this book I discovered that several of my pursuits could be considered hobbies and were probably worth spending a little more time and even money on. Could purchasing a new kitchen tool make cooking feel more like play and less like a chore? Could keeping a puzzle going invite me to play with my kids rather than scrolling on my phone? Lambert showcases her own hobbies, from restoring an old family telescope to going camping with her husband, and in doing so invites us all to try something new with no pressure. I've followed Lambert's writing for many years and have always admired her kindness and sincerity in every piece she's written. This book is an accumulation of many years honing her skills as a writer (and tending to an impressive array of hobbies!)
As a result of reading this book, I offered all of my kids a "hobby scholarship." If they could have $20 but they had to use it on something fun that they wanted to try, what would they spend it on? As a result, we spent a fun day at the craft store, shopping online, and buying this unexpected new reptile at the pet store.
We've had fun trying some new things, and I've seen the value in dabbling, experimenting, trying. As Lambert says, "our work as Makers can become another training ground to practice humility. It provides the perfect opportunity because the stakes are so low." She encouraged me to actually practice leisure activities, not just maximize my productivity. This book is an invitation to rest and renewal through the hobbies that stir up our curiosity or bring us joy. It's also an invitation to growth and learning as we attempt things outside of our comfort zone or previous experiences. It's an invitation to community, as our newfound hobbies help us connect with our neighbors or other hobbyists far and wide. I desperately needed this invitation, and I'm so glad I accepted it!
July 29, 2026
"Play isn’t about what we accomplish; it’s about who we become in the process."
It’s a really great reminder. Honestly, that is the sentence I kept coming back to on almost every single page of Created to Play.
I’m a fan of Brianna Lambert’s essays so the moment I heard good buzz about this book release, it went straight to the top of my TBR. As someone who constantly struggles with a "work-oriented mindset," I knew I needed what she was serving up. But I didn't expect it to convict me quite as deeply as it did.
We live in a culture obsessed with productivity. The first question we ask anyone we meet is usually, "What do you do?" And somewhere along the line, many of us bought into the lie that hobbies are indulgent; a trivial distraction we only get to enjoy if (and only if) the entire to-do list is conquered first.
Lambert gently flips that narrative on its head. Her core argument is beautiful: when we engage in play and hobbies, we aren't wasting time; we’re posturing ourselves toward worship, self-care, and spiritual formation. She reminds us that "play isn’t about what we accomplish; it’s about who we become in the process."
The Difference Between "Numbing" and "True Rest": This hit me right between the eyes. When we're burned out, our default is usually numbing rest (crashing on the couch, mindlessly scrolling, or sleeping away our exhaustion). Lambert shows how engaging in an intentional, sometimes physical hobby (gardening, running, painting, baking) actually provides rejuvenating rest for our souls.
The 10 Types of Hobbyists: After laying the theological groundwork for play, the bulk of the book explores ten distinct categories of hobbyists. From The Makers (crocheters, artists, model builders) and The Restorers (furniture flippers, puzzle-doers) to The Nourishers, The Heralds, and The Beholders.
What makes this section brilliant is that she doesn't just celebrate the joy of each category. She also calls out our temptations. For example: the pressure to turn every hobby into a monetized side-hustle, the legalism of needing to produce "perfect" results, or the guilt of doing something purely because it brings you delight.
If you’ve ever felt a vague sense of guilt for spending an hour reading fiction, tinkering in the garage, or painting just for the fun of it, Lambert offers a theological permission slip to enjoy God's presence through your interests.
Created to Play is a refreshing, counter-cultural read. It’s a book I didn’t realize how badly my productivity-addicted brain needed. Whether you’re someone who hasn't touched a hobby in years because you're "too busy," or someone who has turned your favorite pastime into an idol of perfectionism, Brianna Lambert offers a grace-filled correction.
"Sometimes beauty must be gathered back and restored." — Brianna Lambert
It’s a really great reminder. Honestly, that is the sentence I kept coming back to on almost every single page of Created to Play.
I’m a fan of Brianna Lambert’s essays so the moment I heard good buzz about this book release, it went straight to the top of my TBR. As someone who constantly struggles with a "work-oriented mindset," I knew I needed what she was serving up. But I didn't expect it to convict me quite as deeply as it did.
We live in a culture obsessed with productivity. The first question we ask anyone we meet is usually, "What do you do?" And somewhere along the line, many of us bought into the lie that hobbies are indulgent; a trivial distraction we only get to enjoy if (and only if) the entire to-do list is conquered first.
Lambert gently flips that narrative on its head. Her core argument is beautiful: when we engage in play and hobbies, we aren't wasting time; we’re posturing ourselves toward worship, self-care, and spiritual formation. She reminds us that "play isn’t about what we accomplish; it’s about who we become in the process."
The Difference Between "Numbing" and "True Rest": This hit me right between the eyes. When we're burned out, our default is usually numbing rest (crashing on the couch, mindlessly scrolling, or sleeping away our exhaustion). Lambert shows how engaging in an intentional, sometimes physical hobby (gardening, running, painting, baking) actually provides rejuvenating rest for our souls.
The 10 Types of Hobbyists: After laying the theological groundwork for play, the bulk of the book explores ten distinct categories of hobbyists. From The Makers (crocheters, artists, model builders) and The Restorers (furniture flippers, puzzle-doers) to The Nourishers, The Heralds, and The Beholders.
What makes this section brilliant is that she doesn't just celebrate the joy of each category. She also calls out our temptations. For example: the pressure to turn every hobby into a monetized side-hustle, the legalism of needing to produce "perfect" results, or the guilt of doing something purely because it brings you delight.
If you’ve ever felt a vague sense of guilt for spending an hour reading fiction, tinkering in the garage, or painting just for the fun of it, Lambert offers a theological permission slip to enjoy God's presence through your interests.
Created to Play is a refreshing, counter-cultural read. It’s a book I didn’t realize how badly my productivity-addicted brain needed. Whether you’re someone who hasn't touched a hobby in years because you're "too busy," or someone who has turned your favorite pastime into an idol of perfectionism, Brianna Lambert offers a grace-filled correction.
"Sometimes beauty must be gathered back and restored." — Brianna Lambert
July 10, 2026
Every once in a while, I read a book that is totally different than anything I've ever read before. In Created to Play, author Brianna Lambert offers a unique and much-needed corrective in how we think about leisure and hobbies, and I enjoyed it tremendously. Lambert encourages Christian readers to see play as part of a flourishing life, rather than a guilt-inducing distraction or simply a means to an end. She gives examples of many different ways that hobbies can enrich our lives, showing that they are part of enjoying God's creation and bringing glory to Him.
The chapters throughout this book focus on different groups of hobbies. For example, in the chapter about "the heralds," Lambert focuses on hobbies that involve declaring goodness and beauty to others, such as writing, singing, taking photos, and book reviewing. (I loved the unexpected shout-out to book reviewing, of course!) Other chapters are about themes like nourishing people, making things, restoring objects, and curating history. Even though some hobbies fall into multiple categories, the author did a great job of thinking through how to organize them, exploring the spiritual significance of each variety of hobby. No matter how niche or unusual someone's favorite hobby is, it will fit into one of these categories.
In each chapter, Lambert reflects on the spiritual meaning behind that type of hobby, and she describes both the "deep joy" and "key temptation" that comes along with each one. I found each chapter insightful, and this book guides readers in thinking about how what we do for fun shapes us as people and grows our character, whether we realize it or not. Lambert emphasizes that we should enjoy our hobbies as good gifts from God, rather than treating them as self-improvement exercises. Nonetheless, she shows that being playful comes with all kinds of physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.
Created to Play is a soul-stirring, joyful book, and I highly recommend it. Regardless what you like to do with your free time, this book has wisdom and encouragement for you. Also, don't skip any of the chapters! Even when a topic didn't appear relevant to my interests, I still found some of the bigger ideas helpful for different aspects of my hobbies and life experience. Everything about this book was a blessing to me, and I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
The chapters throughout this book focus on different groups of hobbies. For example, in the chapter about "the heralds," Lambert focuses on hobbies that involve declaring goodness and beauty to others, such as writing, singing, taking photos, and book reviewing. (I loved the unexpected shout-out to book reviewing, of course!) Other chapters are about themes like nourishing people, making things, restoring objects, and curating history. Even though some hobbies fall into multiple categories, the author did a great job of thinking through how to organize them, exploring the spiritual significance of each variety of hobby. No matter how niche or unusual someone's favorite hobby is, it will fit into one of these categories.
In each chapter, Lambert reflects on the spiritual meaning behind that type of hobby, and she describes both the "deep joy" and "key temptation" that comes along with each one. I found each chapter insightful, and this book guides readers in thinking about how what we do for fun shapes us as people and grows our character, whether we realize it or not. Lambert emphasizes that we should enjoy our hobbies as good gifts from God, rather than treating them as self-improvement exercises. Nonetheless, she shows that being playful comes with all kinds of physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.
Created to Play is a soul-stirring, joyful book, and I highly recommend it. Regardless what you like to do with your free time, this book has wisdom and encouragement for you. Also, don't skip any of the chapters! Even when a topic didn't appear relevant to my interests, I still found some of the bigger ideas helpful for different aspects of my hobbies and life experience. Everything about this book was a blessing to me, and I highly recommend it.
I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
September 12, 2026
"What if your hobbies weren't arbitrary passions at all but the purposeful design of the God who formed every part of you?" So posits Brianna Lambert in the introduction to Created to Play. If the Lord is God over every sphere of our lives, and we are created to glorify and enjoy Him forever, then our hobbies are one means through which we can grow, enjoy, and worship.
This book explores "ten different titles we take on in our play," each of which "take their place within a larger picture of what it means to be an image-bearer of God." For each of these ten, she presents examples, a deep joy, and a key temptation. She also discusses the benefit (need?) for each to be done in community.
I enjoyed this book; the author makes great points about the benefits hobbies can have without them needing to have some obvious utility (becoming a side hustle, yet another goal, etc.); it is okay to enjoy the good gifts God gives us (and in that enjoyment, we can worship and grow).
I'll mention two reservations:
- each chapter was replete with examples—too many of them, in my opinion. I think she did this so people could see their own hobbies in the pages, but it made the book a third longer than it needed to be.
- she presents each category in its noblest form, with too little discussion of the potential pitfalls in each. It was wonderful to see how a given hobby could be used for good, but more warnings may be warranted.
Overall, the book is valuable and recommended. It is okay to play and delight in a hobby.
This book explores "ten different titles we take on in our play," each of which "take their place within a larger picture of what it means to be an image-bearer of God." For each of these ten, she presents examples, a deep joy, and a key temptation. She also discusses the benefit (need?) for each to be done in community.
I enjoyed this book; the author makes great points about the benefits hobbies can have without them needing to have some obvious utility (becoming a side hustle, yet another goal, etc.); it is okay to enjoy the good gifts God gives us (and in that enjoyment, we can worship and grow).
I'll mention two reservations:
- each chapter was replete with examples—too many of them, in my opinion. I think she did this so people could see their own hobbies in the pages, but it made the book a third longer than it needed to be.
- she presents each category in its noblest form, with too little discussion of the potential pitfalls in each. It was wonderful to see how a given hobby could be used for good, but more warnings may be warranted.
Overall, the book is valuable and recommended. It is okay to play and delight in a hobby.
June 12, 2026
"Created To Play" is a great read for anyone wanting to use their hobby/hobbies for God's glory. The author's underlying principle in the book is: when enjoying a hobby, you enjoy God's presence and benefit other people for God's glory.
Other great points made in the book include:
1. A hobby reminds us that life isn't always about productivity and constant work.
2. We can often believe the lie that play is a distraction from the work we do in life.
3. God quietly uses our passions to mold us into the people He wants us to be.
4. Using your hobby is good for self-care and can help us better serve other people.
5. God wants us to experience life on earth with great joy for His glory.
After making the above points in the book's opening chapter, the author then spends the rest of the book describing the 10 main types of hobbyists, description of the different areas of interest the hobbyist may have, strengths and potential weakness a person can have in the particular area of hobby, and other pertinent information.
There are many things I liked about the title:
- Easy to read and understand.
- Practical suggestions for improving the area of interest.
- Good footnotes section for further reading and study.
Great read and recommended. I was given a review copy by IVP in exchange for a fair review and appreciate the opportunity.
Other great points made in the book include:
1. A hobby reminds us that life isn't always about productivity and constant work.
2. We can often believe the lie that play is a distraction from the work we do in life.
3. God quietly uses our passions to mold us into the people He wants us to be.
4. Using your hobby is good for self-care and can help us better serve other people.
5. God wants us to experience life on earth with great joy for His glory.
After making the above points in the book's opening chapter, the author then spends the rest of the book describing the 10 main types of hobbyists, description of the different areas of interest the hobbyist may have, strengths and potential weakness a person can have in the particular area of hobby, and other pertinent information.
There are many things I liked about the title:
- Easy to read and understand.
- Practical suggestions for improving the area of interest.
- Good footnotes section for further reading and study.
Great read and recommended. I was given a review copy by IVP in exchange for a fair review and appreciate the opportunity.
July 12, 2026
A refreshing and necessary read! This insightful and well-organized book covers a really important (but rarely discussed) topic: play! With so much content out there regarding the spirituality of our vocation, responsibilities, productivity, and roles, it was so refreshing to hear this perspective about how our God-given hobbies aren't time-wasters but can actually be essential to our spiritual formation as well.
Using a spiritual lens, the author presents several unique kinds of hobbyists (Makers, Heralds, Nourishers, Movers, Keepers, Curators, Restorers, Connectors, Historians, Beholders). She also provides examples for each, as well as opportunities for joy, connection, and the key temptation within each, which was both inspiring and convicting.
Bottom line: we absolutely can and should encounter and reflect God's goodness in how we play. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, for we all need a bit more "play" and delight in who God has uniquely made us all to be! This is a book that I will refer back to often and would recommend to anyone!
Using a spiritual lens, the author presents several unique kinds of hobbyists (Makers, Heralds, Nourishers, Movers, Keepers, Curators, Restorers, Connectors, Historians, Beholders). She also provides examples for each, as well as opportunities for joy, connection, and the key temptation within each, which was both inspiring and convicting.
Bottom line: we absolutely can and should encounter and reflect God's goodness in how we play. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, for we all need a bit more "play" and delight in who God has uniquely made us all to be! This is a book that I will refer back to often and would recommend to anyone!
June 30, 2026
Many highlights in this one! I found this book increased the personal value I place on how I spend my time. As a stay-at-home mom to a daughter in private school, I have a fair amount of free time during the school year especially. Much of my time is spent in what the author calls being a “Beholder”—I just love reading and beholding books.
I appreciated the dignity the author gives to how we choose to spend our free time, through the careful and artful way she describes her categories of hobbies. She offers the following categories:
• Maker
• Herald
• Nourisher
• Mover
• Keeper
• Curator
• Restorer
• Connector
• Historian
• Beholder
I’ll let you discover the nuances of each category in the book itself.
Overall, this was a thoughtful and surprisingly affirming read that made me more attentive to the goodness in ordinary ways of spending time.
I appreciated the dignity the author gives to how we choose to spend our free time, through the careful and artful way she describes her categories of hobbies. She offers the following categories:
• Maker
• Herald
• Nourisher
• Mover
• Keeper
• Curator
• Restorer
• Connector
• Historian
• Beholder
I’ll let you discover the nuances of each category in the book itself.
Overall, this was a thoughtful and surprisingly affirming read that made me more attentive to the goodness in ordinary ways of spending time.
June 2, 2026
Brianna's writing in this book is poetic and captivating, but most of all, it points readers to the beauty of Christ. Created to Play leaves you excited to bask in the joy of the gift of hobbies while also keeping your gaze fixed on your Creator. Such a refreshing read!
August 27, 2026
This wasn’t quite what I was expecting, but still a good read. The author explores different categories of play and how they can glorify God. We never outgrow play and it shouldn’t only be left as the remains of what we have to give in our day. And we shouldn’t be guilty of playing.
September 12, 2026
A book that encourages the reader to slow down, to appreciate small blessings, and to meditate on how our habits - including our play - shape us. Lambert draws quotes and inspiration from a variety of authors and from throughout scripture. Beautifully written and exuding joy.
June 7, 2026
Thought provoking and encouraging. I really enjoyed reading this book!
August 23, 2026
a quick book about passions/hobbies being from God and how they can point us to our Creator.
September 12, 2026
As the book description states, "Lambert explores ten different titles you may inhabit in your play: Beholder, Curator, Maker, Herald, Restorer, Connecter, Nourisher, Mover, Caretaker, and Historian." While I can lay claim to several of these titles, I am NOT a writer, so I'll rely on the author's own words to share how I feel about this lovely and enlightening book.
In chapter one: "Your hobbies . . . ignite within you deep joys that satisfy the purposes your Father forged within you."
In her acknowledgments: ". . . thank you to everyone . . . who shared . . . their own passions for play. You not only helped me write a book, but you expanded my own awe of the joyful diversity within play and the God who gifts it all." {Apologies for the minor spoiler to those who, like me, enjoy reading the acknowledgements.}
In chapter one: "Your hobbies . . . ignite within you deep joys that satisfy the purposes your Father forged within you."
In her acknowledgments: ". . . thank you to everyone . . . who shared . . . their own passions for play. You not only helped me write a book, but you expanded my own awe of the joyful diversity within play and the God who gifts it all." {Apologies for the minor spoiler to those who, like me, enjoy reading the acknowledgements.}
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