Reflections

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Reflections

Learning to Keep Sabbath

Again, lots on my mind of tasks to do that I didn’t complete before sabbath. There were many things that I could have easily engaged in during my sabbath...

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Reflections

Carrying the Weight Alone

I've been feeling a bit down this week, and I think it stems from realizing – yet again-- that I can't control the outcomes of so many things I'm involved in. No surprise there.

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Reflections

Resisting Urgency to Enter Rest

Resistance came in many forms this week. The things that felt urgent and time-sensitive pulled me in first thing in the morning, demanding my attention. But these activities came at a cost

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Reflections

Listening Before Speaking

I immediately fought the urge to jump into my questions and prayer requests to God. Instead of turning my Solitude and Prayer time into a “me” session, I pulled back and simply sat with God—listening, rather than speaking.

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Reflections

Embracing Resistance as a Sign of Growth

Embracing Resistance as a Sign of Growth. I’ll be honest—I felt like a failure this week. My usual wind-down into Sabbath, which typically begins at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, slipped all the way to 7:30 p.m.