Lessons from a Sabbatical
When I took a sabbatical from my congregation last fall, I planned to be away from home for half of the ten week time period.
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Don’t Keep the Kids So Busy
Why do we need to keep the kids busy all summer? Aren’t they busy enough all during the school year? Don’t they deserve a little time to rest and relax, too?
Sabbath by Sprain
I think it all happened because the eighteen-year-old boy behind the counter called me ma’am.
It Is Most Blessed to Give AND Receive
We spend a LOT of time on output. We say a lot, post a lot, create a lot, do a lot, lecture our kids a lot (just me?), email a lot, text a lot, help a lot… but what is our input like?
Practice What You Preach
The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do
Screen Saver
I can’t quit you, smartphone. I keep thinking we should see other people, and an hour later I’m cradling you
Pausing in the Open Space – and Giving Thanks
I have taken a break from the myth of my own indispensability.
Seeking Sabbath: Getting Away from “Busy”
Asking God for help in prayer is the closest thing we get to being exactly like Jesus’ disciples.
Seeking Sabbath: Crankiness and Delight
I want the big, beautiful challenge that comes with the discipline of setting aside a full 24-hours for rest.
