Breathless Haste: Finding God in Ordinary Life

"Breathless Haste: Finding God in the Ordinary" is a captivating memoir that chronicles the incredible journey of Rebecca and Jay Madden. For over two decades, they've meticulously recorded their experiences and reflections in their journals, and now, they invite you to join them on a remarkable voyage of faith.
In this beautifully crafted book, you'll uncover thirty diverse stories that span the spectrum from the ordinary to the miraculous. These stories will ignite your spirit and reveal how the Maddens discovered God in the most unexpected places - in moments of grief, the embrace of community, the wonders of nature, career transitions, and the quiet whispers of His still small voice.
As you immerse yourself in their narrative, you'll witness the transformation of two souls from a place of little faith to one of profound conviction. Through their experiences, you'll find compelling evidence of God's unwavering presence, His divine guidance, and His profound impact on their lives. "Breathless Haste" is an inspirational testament to the enduring relevance of faith in our modern world. Let Rebecca and Jay's stories inspire and empower you to awaken your own heart, mind, and soul, as you embark on a journey to discover the extraordinary in the everyday - and live your life with purpose.


"One of the best contemporary books about the Christian life in publication today." Five-Star Amazon Review
"This poignant survival guide reminds us how God forms extraordinary faith through ordinary lives. These hard-won lessons will be a path to sustain you through your own loss and longings."
Katherine Wolf Author of Hope Heals and Suffer Strong Co-founder of Hope Heals ministry
"Like the book of Esther from the Bible, sometimes God's presence is most known through the weaving together of our story. What begins as ordinary love and tragedy for Rebecca and Jay turns into beautiful redemption. Your story will be enriched by reading theirs."
Dr. Richard Kannwischer Senior Pastor, Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA
"Breathless Haste reminds us that even in those moments that we are frantically racing through life, or are scared, God is always there, always steady. Through frank, page-turning stories, Rebecca and Jay Madden share crushing moments of loss and those of jubilant wonder. Read this book for the epic reminder that God walks along with us, and that by "praying for the extraordinary" and intentionally listening