Rest: Living in Sabbath Simplicity

Author Keri Wyatt Kent invites, inspires and encourages us to do the unthinkable in today's culture: REST! Her words have caused me to think (and re-think) how I spend my time. This well-written, easy to read book on the Sabbath, weaves history, story telling and application all into a practical "How To" book on "rest." This should be required reading for...everyone (especially those who don't have time to read it)!

Growing up, I was under the impression that the Sabbath was for the Jewish people but Christians celebrated Sunday as the Lord's Day instead. Sundays therefore were always a rather hodgepodge free-for-all. At one time in my life, Sundays were the busiest day of the week for me, with ministry obligations starting at 5:00 am and not ending until after 9:00 pm., a lifestyle that almost leading to spiritual burnout. Then they... Read Full Review

Prior to reading Keri Wyatt Kent's latest book, my Sabbath day included many must do's...but rest never made the cut. Instead, bickering and panic were part of my Sunday morning routine as I crammed too many activities into the early hours of the day and then rushed to get everyone to church. I also used the Sabbath day as my day to prepare for the coming week...to try to do things to make my life easier for the next six days... Read Full Review

I loved this book! Through historical background and scripture, Keri Wyatt Kent, gently encourages the reader to create space during the week to enjoy the tremendous blessing of resting with God. I appreciated seeing what Sabbath practices can look like in different homes. This book is very inviting and interesting. If you are someone who is looking for how to draw near to God, bring that desire to your family, and wants a... Read Full Review

Having enjoyed several of Keri Wyatt Kent's books, I started reading Rest with excitement and interest. I have been trying to figure out what a New Testament Sabbath would look like for years now, and failed to come to grips with it theologically, let alone practically. In the first several chapters of Rest, I found what I had been searching for. Rest offers both an in-depth explanation of how Christians should think... Read Full Review