Rest, Keri Wyatt Kent
Rest, Keri Wyatt Kent
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Rest
Living in Sabbath Simplicity

Author: Keri Wyatt Kent

Narrator: Pam Ward

Unabridged: 7 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 09/21/2009

Synopsis

Keri Wyatt Kent invites readers to rediscover the ancient practice of Sabbath in this practical and accessible book. Kent’s experiences as a retreat leader and a journalist collide as she offers true, interview-based stories along with scripturally based advice and guidance on how to live in a rhythm of work and rest she calls “Sabbath simplicity.” Based on what Jesus taught about Sabbath and how he practiced it, Kent explores six aspects of Sabbath as Christian spiritual practice: resting, reconnecting, revising, pausing, playing, and praying. These are the antidote to our restlessness, isolation, and our hurried lives, workaholism, and self-absorption. Living a nonlegalistic, sanely paced, God-focused life leads us to freedom and grace, joy and connection. A group study guide is included, making this book an excellent choice for small groups.

About Keri Wyatt Kent

Keri Wyatt Kent is the author of several books, including Oxygen, Listen, and Breathe, and is a sought-after retreat leader and speaker. She and her husband, Scot, live with their son and daughter in Illinois. Learn more about Keri's ministry at www.keriwyattkent.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ebookwormy1 on October 27, 2011

The concept of Sabbath has interested me for a LONG time, but i haven't found a niche in it, and honestly, i've let it get away from me. This author has taken an EXPERIENTIAL approach and is sharing her wisdom. I started this book, and felt a soul shift coming on. I have ordered it from Amazon and re......more

Goodreads review by Gideon on March 11, 2019

Sorry to rate this so low, but she herself said she was writing with a deadline and it sort of showed to be honest. I suspect she was also writing to fulfill a word count as there seems to be a fair amount of verbal padding. She writes on a crucial subject here, yes--granted. But somehow she comes ac......more

Goodreads review by Angela on January 01, 2021

Keri gives practical ways to create space to connect with God and refill. Her words are challenging but much needed in my life that too often believes the lie that if I don't keep working, the world will fall apart. Thank you for the gentle reminder that honoring God means trusting Him with my time.......more

Goodreads review by Maryalene on August 30, 2015

I really wanted to like this book , but it fell flat for me. I almost abandoned it after the first two chapters, but it did get better as it went along. It read very much like a research paper written on the evolution of keeping the Sabbath with personal stories interspersed. I found some of the the......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on September 01, 2018

As we start a new term on the mission field and aim to be intentional in not spreading ourselves too thin, this book was a great one to start off with. Mrs. Kent has many practical suggestions for how to spend the Sabbath. The main point she makes for Sabbath keeping is to not be legalistic about it......more

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