Sabbath as slowing down
“Slowing down carries with it the risk of boredom, but it also carries the freedom of genuine rest.” — Rachel Young
Rachel Young is the associate pastor of congregational health with Clear Lake Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas.
“Slowing down carries with it the risk of boredom, but it also carries the freedom of genuine rest.” — Rachel Young
Rachel Young reflects on her friendship with Catherine, a trans woman whose life invites her to know Christ in a new way.
During her recent sabbatical, Rachel Young learned some important lessons on what a sabbatical means and how to prepare for one.
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