“I don’t know when Greg’s mind rests, but it’s not when he writes. Drawing from a trove of stories and wisdom gleaned from his voracious reading, he shares encouraging, often inspiring, day-by-day paths of hope leading to transformative weekly worship.”

—James Randall O’Brien

President Emeritus, Carson-Newman University

What if the key to a more meaningful and spiritually connected week lies hidden in plain sight within the creation story? Following Creation invites readers to journey through the days of creation, discovering a unique practice for each day of the week. On Mondays, embrace the theme of light by casting hope and joy into the world. On Tuesdays, bring order to chaos, just as God did on the second day. Wednesdays become a time for growth, for nurturing the good within ourselves. Each Thursday, experience awe through reflecting on the majesty of the heavens. Use Fridays to ignite your creativity and connect with God’s imaginative work. On Saturdays, foster community and banish loneliness, leading to a restful and worshipful Sunday. Through this book’s daily guide, you’ll learn to reflect on God’s creative rhythm in your own life, cultivating a deeper relationship with the divine. Whether you read chapter by chapter or follow the weekly structure, Following Creation offers a path to aligning your work, rest, and spiritual practice with the sacred blueprint of creation.

Gregory Funderburk is a pastoral care minister, lawyer, and writer. He’s the author of The Mourning Wave, a novel about the Galveston storm of 1900 that was included among Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2020: Our Favorite Indie Books and Best lndie Debut Novels of 2020. Greg is also the author of two collections of essays published by Smyth & Helwys, Let It Be Said We’ve Borne It Well (2021) and Hurdles (2022). He lives in Houston with his wife, Kelly. They have two sons, Hank and Charlie.