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There’s much to learn in the school of sleep. |
In our age of hurry, productivity, and constant distraction, sleep is often treated as an inconvenient pause or means of self-optimization. We've forgotten the deeper, theological meaning of rest and the profound spiritual lessons we can learn from our God-given need for sleep.
Drawing from Scripture, science, cultural commentary, and personal reflections, Brett McCracken shows how sleep, rest, and Sabbath are not just necessary downtimes or missed opportunities to be productive--they are sacred practices that deepen our relationship with God, nurture our love for others, and bear witness to his grace.
The Wisdom of Sleep calls you to a higher view of this essential and holy part of our lives.
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Brett McCracken is an author and journalist based in Southern California. He serves as a senior editor at The Gospel Coalition where he writes on the intersection of faith and culture. His books include The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World (Crossway, 2021) and Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017). He is also the co-editor of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age (Crossway, 2025). He and his wife, Kira, live in Santa Ana, California, with their four children.
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Brett McCracken is an author and journalist based in Southern California. He serves as a senior editor at The Gospel Coalition where he writes on the intersection of faith and culture. His books include The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World (Crossway, 2021) and Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017). He is also the co-editor of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age (Crossway, 2025). He and his wife, Kira, live in Santa Ana, California, with their four children.
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PRAISE FOR The Wisdom of Sleep |
"Brett McCracken has penned what is perhaps the most complete, illustrative, and inspiring exploration of sleep to date in the Christian world."
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— A.J. Swoboda, associate professor of Bible and Theology at Bushnell University, pastor of Faith Center in Eugene, Oregon, author of Subversive Sabbath
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"The Wisdom of Sleep is a gracious gift for weary souls. Brett lovingly reminds us that, 'Life is not a debt we must work to pay off. It’s a gift to receive.'"
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— Jay Y. Kim, pastor and author
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"Through the lens of scripture and science, this book is both informative and inspiring. It's another McCracken book filled with practical wisdom."
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— Mark Vroegop, president of The Gospel Coalition, author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
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