The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they 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 in my hands again, whispering […]
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.
Seeking Sabbath: In Open Places
On the Sabbath, I resist the impulse to control my kids’ wild energy and excitement.
Working on Not Working on the Sabbath
One of the fundamentals of our faith is that we believe God created the world. God created for six days, and on the seventh day, […]