Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human.

In Garden City, John Mark Comer explores the Bible's vision for work, rest, and living fully human. He challenges the cultural assumption that people work to live—striving to earn as much money as possible in minimal time and effort so they can pursue other activities. Comer argues this approach leaves people unhappy and disconnected from their humanity. Drawing from the book of Genesis, Comer presents an alternative: humans are made to live to work. From the beginning, humanity was created to rule over and care for the earth through good work. This book examines what it means to live according to this biblical vision and addresses practical questions: Does God care where you work? Does he provide clear direction for your life? How can you establish a healthy rhythm between work and rest? Rather than offering career advancement strategies, this book focuses on working, resting, and building a full and satisfying existence where spiritual life extends into all aspects of daily living.