Tag: Sabbath

  • Between Proper 13 + 14 (Year A)

    Between Proper 13 + 14 (Year A)

    Before Jesus reveals the extent of his power to his followers, he needs to free himself (and them) from exhaustion.

  • I haven’t gone back yet

    I haven’t gone back yet

    Giving up social media while on vacation, I’ve learned a few things about how I really use it to kill time.

  • The sabbath-stealing power of comparison

    The sabbath-stealing power of comparison

    Comparing ourselves and other people is a perpetual and constant behavior we mistakenly believe makes us better.

  • Between Proper 9 + 10 (Year A)

    Between Proper 9 + 10 (Year A)

    The lectionary skips over teaching that essential: because it shows us how to understand what Jesus wants.

  • Being Busy Isn’t Virtuous

    Being Busy Isn’t Virtuous

    Work is a part of life. But being busy isn’t necessary. We keep ourselves busy to avoid things we actually want to do.

  • The challenge of a flexible schedule

    The challenge of a flexible schedule

    Keeping a flexible schedule is really convenient, but it requires heavy personal effort to maintain boundaries.

  • Less Work

    Less Work

    Jesus doesn’t simply defy Sabbath law: he compels us all to see that the true purpose of the law is that is for all.

  • Habits and Vacation

    Habits and Vacation

    Maintaining habits on vacation can be difficult. And sometimes we just don’t want to. But there is no wrong way.