Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel Grow in Bloomington, MN

Women were made to give life—and they can do that right in their own homes.
Hygge
[HYOO-guh] has become a cultural buzzword. When many read about this Danish practice
,
their shoulders lift in excitement, then fall in exhale. In a culture of
rush
, hygge appeals to their desire for
rest
—for slow living, shared moments, and fostered friendships.
has strong ties to beauty, contentment, and well-being. It’s warm and inviting.
is the opposite of hustle. It eschews abundance. It savors. It takes things slow and envelopes you in sanctuary.
is home. When you sit in a comfy chair by the fire, that’s
hygge
. When you arrange a fresh bouquet of wildflowers on a bedside table, that’s
too. Candles, soft furnishings, natural light, fresh-baked pastries, intimate gatherings with friends—these are what come to mind when you think of
. But
can be so much more.
In
Holy Hygge
, author Jamie Erickson unites the popular Danish practice with the deep, theological truths of the gospel. She unpacks the seven tenets of
: hospitality, relationships, well-being, atmosphere, comfort, contentment, and rest. In addition, Erickson shows how the external veneer of a lifestyle can create a life-giving home only when placed under the hope of the gospel.
provides practical ideas for using
to gather people and introduce them to faith in Christ. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions, Scripture references, and a prayer.