The first Labor Day was celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, thanks to the efforts of that city’s Central Labor Union. Leading up to that first Labor Day, there was a massive march by sweatshop workers in…
Is it true: Will Chick-fil-A be forced to open on Sunday?
A bill proposed before the New York Legislature would require Chick-fil-A to open on Sundays in their restaurants located along I-90. Or so the story goes. Nothing creates outrage among evangelicals like rumors of persecution. The idea that Chick-fil-A —…
TikTok trends and three questions you and your church should ask this year about rest
We’re a month into 2023, and you know what that means. People are starting to abandon their new year’s resolutions. Of course, not everyone sets aside their personal goals so quickly, but it’s likely most gyms have a large spike…
Finding sabbath in a hammock
As a pastor, the practice of sabbath is especially challenging. Sunday (the day most Protestants observe a Sabbath of sorts) is full of work-related service opportunities as a pastor. Preaching and teaching the Bible, leading in prayer, committee meetings, ensuring…
From disorientation to reorientation: Turning forced isolation into Sabbath experiences
Sabbath strips away the notion that our worth is defined by our activity. Sabbath affirms that our worth is not in doing; it is in being.
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After creating the universe, God took a nap: Why we need Sabbath rest
Western Christians today have a hard time celebrating Sabbath. That needs to change – for our sakes and for the sake of creation.
The self-care struggle
By Starlette McNeill I am sitting in the chair and my feet are in the water. I agree that the temperature is good. My pedicure has begun but the argument in my head continues. Do I really have time for…
It’s Labor Day. Are you still working on your smartphone?
By Eric M. Eckert You’ve tried to escape it. You really have. But the constant stream of dings and buzzes from incoming texts and emails are just too much to take. And before you know it, you’re scanning your smartphone….