Building a restful weekend can be tricky in a culture that moves too fast-paced and has little understanding of the desire to slow down. We have lost the art of building downtime on weekends that fill us up and bring us energy for the week ahead. When I began changing what my weekends looked like,…
My wish for you is that you find your quiet unplanned moments in the midst of a busy season. Check out my quick story for some ideas. Is it possible to slow down when life keeps going? Yes. I think we can. Will it be difficult? Yes. It will be strange to some people and…
What counts as a “weekend” and how can we slow down throughout our week? If you have a schedule that feels heavy and uncontrollable, I see you. Rest is something that we all desperately need. No matter how old we are or what job we have (or don’t have). No matter economic status, lack of…
I have found that it is very difficult to study the Bible and hear from My Creator without intentionally creating space for study and quiet. I have learned to slow down my body first and then I can slow my soul. But, I have made so many mistakes! I’ve steamrolled over so many situations, loved…
How I am slowing down and doing small things to bring joy to my daily life. We are all given 24 hours each day. We each get to choose how that time is spent and where it goes. When I say the title to myself aloud: Taking Time for Lattes, Journaling, & Sunsets a little…
What is the best way to slow down when things are busy? How can I take the time to process what is happening that is hard or unusual? Let’s pick this apart and look at the pieces we are dealing with. The Crash – What is it? What does it look like? Rebuilding Step #1:…
I am learning how to create an atmosphere of rest. I am making space for life-giving activities amidst all the things that my weekly schedule holds. I tend to be overly productive and not very fun. But each step I take toward resting well is a healthy step in the right direction. As I wrestle…
What do you think of when you hear the word Sabbath? Words that probably come to mind are rest, reading the Bible, and praying. These are all correct answers and precisely what pieces of Sabbath are, but what if Sabbath is also a mindset? In other words, what if Sabbath is intentionally thinking and planning…
I have been reading about and studying Sabbath for a few years now. This whole idea is so countercultural and radically different from what our society holds as important. The rebel in me loves to be a bit different and do something that most people consider odd. I also love doing a deep dive into…
All the household things do not come to a halt just because I have decided to rest. I still have to feed my family (or someone does anyway). And unfortunately, the house does not get magically cleaned by forest creatures. It seems counterintuitive to have to prepare for rest. But, Sabbath prep is NOT about…
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