We believe that God is the Creator who rested,not because God was exhausted,but because God revealed a holy rhythm for creation. We believe that the world is sustained by God,not by our endless striving. We believe that every person is infinitely preciousand unconditionally loved,apart from what they produce or accomplish. We believe that Sabbath is … Continue reading A Sabbath Creed
I grew up learning to drive a car with a manual transmission. My dad drove a Volkswagen Super Beetle, and that's the car on which I learned to maneuver with a third pedal under the dashboard. There is a certain finesse in learning to change gears: reverse, first, second, third, and fourth. Later, I even … Continue reading The Art of Shifting Gears: Embracing Sabbath Rest and Vacation
Tasks constantly weigh on my mind, urging immediate attention. However, I'm realizing that my often-neglected lists shouldn't consume my thoughts on the Sabbath. Yet, their persistent calls beckon even as I pen this blog post. "Attend to me! Attend to me…" they seem to chant, even as I find solace in my chair. I take … Continue reading Beyond the List: Finding Peace on A Friday
Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? I wonder if we have lost a sense of the need to rest. In a world that touts productivity as our ultimate goal, there seems little room to slow down. I wonder if we have begun to imagine living IS doing?! I fear we have demonized … Continue reading Rest Is Life-Giving
How do you relax? Sabbath. Every Friday is a day set aside for personal rest. The key to keeping it relaxing is to keep myself from forming some list of items that must be accomplished on that day. Relax and release are closely related words for me. Most of the days of my week seem … Continue reading A Day Without Agenda
