Title: REST: Living in Sabbath Simplicity
Author: Keri Wyatt Kent
Publisher: Zondervan Books
2009
ISBN: 978-0-310-28597-7
Genre: Inspirational/Christian Living/ spiritual growth
Is it possible to learn how to rest so that we have the energy and focus needed to live a meaningful and joyful life?
In REST, Ms. Kent invites us to discover the ancient practice of the Sabbath. Taking a day of rest, as the Lord demonstrated on the seventh day of creation. She maintains that if we take this day of rest then we will renew our energy, boost our joy, and heighten our impact on the people around us.
For some years our family has practiced taking Sundays off and making them a day of rest. My husband is a pastor, and he was so worn out after preaching, he needed the afternoon between services to regroup, and rest. Our family quickly learned to take the opportunity to read, play games, or nap during Sunday afternoons.
There are some issues I disagree with in REST, such as it is okay to take your kids to mandatory ball games or practices on Sunday, but perfectly fine to only attend evening service at church if it is a topic you are interested in. However, that was just one contributors suggestion and not necessarily something the author condones.
If you are looking for ways to find the rest you need in your busy day to day life, then I highly recommend REST. It will help you learn how to take the time you need to reconnect, pause, play, pray, and, of course, REST. Discussion questions are included at the end of the book, as well as notes. $14.99. 220 pages.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Rest on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0310285976
Keri Wyatt Kent’s Website: http://www.keriwyattkent.com
Keri Wyatt Kent’s Blog: http://keriwyattkent.com/soul/
Keri Wyatt Kent’s Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/people/keri-wyatt-kent/776473409
Follow Keri Wyatt Kent on Twitter: http://twitter.com/KeriWyattKent
List of all participating bloggers: http://blogtourspot.com/kent-blog-tour/kent-blog-tour-stops
The Rest Flickr Group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/rest
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1 comment:
Thanks for the review. And I'm glad to hear you didn't agree with everything in the book--in fact, that would be impossible because I included the stories of various people who practice Sabbath differenty. the idea is to let God guide your practice. (For example, a couple of people I interviewed keep Sabbath on Saturday rather than Sunday). Again, thanks for being a part of the tour!
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