Rest by Keri Wyatt Kent

*Monday's post will include an interview with the author and one copy of her lastest book will be given away. Details below and on Monday.

The book, Breathe by Keri Wyatt Kent, was a book changed the way I looked at so many situations and circumstances in my life.

My husband will be the first to tell you that this book made a huge difference in my life and in the atmosphere of our household. I truly learned to breathe and make space for God in the midst of my life as well as in the lives of my kids.

Two chapters that impacted me deeply were her chapters on Sabbath keeping. I wrote about them in a previous post. I was extremely excited when I learned from Keri that she had a new book coming out focusing on Sabbath keeping. Her new book, Rest: Living in Sabbath Simplicity, was equally as thought provoking and encouraging.

In her latest book, Keri focuses on the practice of Sabbath keeping by looking at resting, reconnecting, revising, pausing, playing and praying. Her book is challenging while at the same time, encouraging.

Her book takes a completely non-legalistic approach to the practice of Sabbath keeping, emphasizing the Sabbath keeping isn't about rules and regulations. In fact, she freely admits the challenges various seasons of life have presented. Whether it was balancing teenagers playing sports or a husband working in real estate, she has continued to seek Sabbath rest for herself and in turn, her family. Her book assured me that even a tired mommy of three little ones (like myself) could find a way to practice Sabbath keeping and relieve myself from errands, laundry, and chores for a day in order to reconnect with God and my family.

I highly recommend this book! The GREAT news is that on Monday, June 19th, Keri will "be here" via an interview. She answer a few questions I sent her about Sabbath keeping based on this book and ONE LUCKY COMMENTOR will receive a free copy of her new book, Rest!

See you Monday!