Restless for More: Fulfillment in Unexpected Places

by Heidi McLaughlin

Ever feel restless, knowing there’s more to life? Ever wonder why your plate is full, yet your soul is still empty, even as you search for more? Soul cravings. Respected author and speaker Heidi McLaughlin reminds us that we all have them, and all of us are driven in some way to find life’s greatest meaning and ultimate joy. God has designed us to feel pleasure, passion, and intimacy. But if our deepest longings are misguided, they can bankrupt our souls, fracture relationships, and max out our credit cards as we search for more. Restless for More is a book for our time, as we are bombarded with media that tells us we can do whatever it takes to make us feel good. But contrary to the world’s view, we don’t find our deepest fulfillment through more pursuits; we find fulfillment through an intimate, loving relationship with God and walking out the biblical “one another” principles through connecting with God and through healthy and loving connections. How can this contrarian belief possibly be the answer to our endless pursuits? Restless for More will help you... radically re-shift your thinking remind you that you are not alone in feeling restless realize that indeed, there is more to life find clear direction from God’s Word on how to apply the biblical principles find fulfillment in unexpected places This wise and helpful book by Heidi McLaughlin offers inspirational stories from individuals who have lived out these principles. Includes a study guide, for individuals and groups to dig deeper. For your convenience, this free downloadable study guide has been included in the ebook edition. Contributor Bios For over two decades, Heidi McLaughlin, international speaker and author of five books, has been teaching people how to find fulfillment through their relationship with God and each other. This passion emerged through her personal discovery of how God’s love heals and restores all our brokenness. Heidi empowers women through teaching Bible studies, speaking at conferences and retreats, mentoring and writing. Heidi and her husband, Pastor Jack McLaughlin, live in the beautiful vineyards of West Kelowna, British Columbia and have a blended family of five children and nine grandchildren. Heidi’s great joy is executing a long putt on the golf course, spending time with her grandchildren, and laughing with her husband and friends.

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 14, 2016

About the author

Heidi is an international speaker and author who inspires women to step up to the plate and embrace all the gifts and abilities God has given them. Women all over North America lean in to hear her powerful, anecdotal and inspiring messages to become more "beautiful from the inside-out." Heidi is a mother and step-mother of a blended family of 5 children, spouses, daughters-in-love and 9 grandchildren. She is a passionate and joyful sanguine who loves the colours pink and orange, golfing, playing games with her grandchildren and spurring people on to be the best they can be.
Heidi has been widowed twice and lives in the beautiful vineyard in West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.

Reviews

[Saundra · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Restless For More, Heidi writes from a place of vulnerability, sharing her personal journey courageously while pointing back to the source of her strength. Stories of family members and friends give even more depth to her message of assessable joy and unending grace. Heidi's gift for teaching and making biblical truth applicable helped me discover more about my gifts, my desires, and what I need to fulfill my soul. It's a great way to start my morning devotional time while sipping coffee and munching on breakfast. On the author's website, I was able to also download a free accompanying​ study guide. The format is great for sharing in a small group setting or with a few friends. I will be gifting copies to girlfriends with daughters in need of the beautiful truths found in Restless For More.

[Joan Morin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heidi is a great writer - very down to earth in Restless for More. This is a wonderful book to use for personal devotions or with a group. There is a study guide that is available. Lots of thought-provoking ideas to put into practice to give us fulfillment in day-to-day life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend.

[Carol Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are many things I appreciated about Heidi McLaughlin's book, Restless for More. Whenever I study the Bible, I search for the original meaning in either the Greek or Hebrew text. Heidi does this with her scriptural references which brings greater depth and understanding. My favorite prayer in the New Testament is in Ephesians 3 and she dissected it beautifully in her book.

One of her quotes, "Despite what things look like, God is working in the background." is one I have taped onto my brain and refer to it regularly when things are not going my way! Thank you, Heidi.

Heidi gives a multitude of tips for living a life of fulfillment which is something we desire when we are struggling with self-improvement. Restless for More is a book of life lessons, based on her own experiences, and can help each one of us.

I also appreciated her version of journaling she added to the end of each chapter. She challenges the reader to use the S.T.O.P. method. S=Scripture, T=Thanksgiving, O=Observation, P=Prayer

This is a definite must-read for anyone seeking fulfillment in their life.

[Edwina Cowgill · Rating 4 out of 5]

In her latest book, Restless for More: Fulfillment in Unexpected Places, author Heidi McLaughlin has struck a chord with the majority of women everywhere. At some point, and perhaps more than once, most women go through a period of restlessness. With openness and vulnerability, Ms. McLaughlin writes from her own experiences. She speaks of the reasons we are restless and how we attempt to fulfill that emptiness, answer that restless feeling by shopping, or eating, or having more, or doing more, or accomplishing more. The fulfillment we receive from these various activities, if we receive any, is short-lived and we find ourselves more restless than ever.

Ms. McLaughlin proceeds to give us thirteen unusual and unexpected places to find fulfillment, such as a place of grace, wherein she gives us practical advice: to get the proper amount of rest; eat nutritous meals; slow down. Equally important, she offers spiritual advice: spend time with God–in prayer, in His word, in quiet times. In this time, He will restore your soul and you will have true fulfillment.

Other areas that Ms. McLaughlin states we can find fulfillment are through solitude; through God’s extravagant love; through honoring one another; blessing one another and many more.

At the end of each chapter, Ms. McLaughlin includes a section titled “S.T.O.P. and Ask God to Fulfill Your Soul.” The letter ‘S’ is for Scripture; ‘T’ for Thanksgiving; ‘O’ is for Observation; and ‘P’ for Prayer. These sections are an excellent way to close each chapter.

I’ve always heard it said that “a book is judged by its cover.” That is the only criticism I have for Restless for More. Although the cover conveys the message of a woman being in a hurry, I don’t think it is a true representation of the title. The cover is not appealing and looks incomplete.

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I was given a free copy of this book for my honest review. I was not influenced by anyone’s opinion nor does this review reflect the opinion of the publisher.

[Michelle Willms · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I related to some many of the topics and felt encouraged to make some positive changes in my life.

[Yvonne · Rating 5 out of 5]

There Is More to Life and Heidi Helps You Find It!

I sat mesmerized with Restless for More: Fulfillment in Unexpected Places by Heidi McLaughlin. I couldn’t put the book down until I finished it. Then I re-read it.

Do you wonder if there’s more to life than you’re experiencing? Do you wonder if fulfillment is possible? Do you sometimes feel lonely, misunderstood and restless?

If you answered, “Yes,” to any of these questions, buy Restless for More now. With Heidi as your companion, you will sense her gentleness, compassion, and understanding of you as a woman. You will experience her love and patience with you as she takes you step by step through each of the ways to find fulfillment in life. She seems to know exactly what you’re thinking and feeling about each of the ways to find fulfillment in life.

[Kathy Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

We all have restless times and places. In those moments, our emotions run us over with dissatisfaction. My husband disregards my opinions; I need love. My children reflect badly on me; I need respect. My house should be renovated; I need comfort. My co-workers drive me crazy; I need support. Those little flaming darts can seem so true. Yet, Restless for More reveals the truth: our only hope is in God and He is faithful to provide what is actually good for us. I love how Heidi McLaughlin faces our deepest longings head on and urges us to entrust them to God’s wonderful love and provision.