Reclaiming Sabbath in a culture of striving
As Katy Shevel prepares for a sabbatical, Ruth Haley Barton's vision of Sabbath reshapes her understanding of rest — not as self-care, but as a rhythm God intends for the whole church.
The Outlook staff will be off August 3-7 for Sabbath
Outlook Editor Teri McDowell Ott explains why the staff will step away for a week of Sabbath and why play is essential to our personal, spiritual and organizational flourishing.
A Sabbath prayer
Teri McDowell Ott shares a Sabbath prayer on rest, play and freedom from productivity guilt.
The Outlook staff will be off August 4-8 for sabbath
Outlook Editor Teri McDowell Ott shares why the Outlook plans to close for a week — and where you can find the worship resources you still need.
Worshiping across America in Birkenstocks
Andrew Taylor-Troutman offers sabbatical reflections.
The Outlook staff will be off August 5-9 for sabbath
Outlook editor Teri McDowell Ott writes about why the Outlook observes an annual week of shutting down.
Lazy sabbath: A journey through parenthood and rest
"To fully live into sabbath, maybe we need to admit to being lazy in the best kind of way," writes Katrina Pekich-Bundy.
What two rabbis taught me about the sabbath
During an interfaith gathering, Ashley Brown was introduced to sabbath in a new way.
How do we keep the Sabbath holy? (September 10, 2023)
When we lack clarity about how best to interpret a text or how we ought to live our lives, Jesus always asks us to consider how our actions impact others, writes Daniel Frayer-Griggs.
The intentionality of sabbath
“When we welcome sabbath, we welcome the holy,” writes Maggie Alsup.
A sabbath won’t always save you. Sometimes you need to start something new.
Reflecting on the 1984 fantasy film “The Neverending Story,” Karie Charlton shares her decision to dissolve her call.
Sabbath as slowing down
“Slowing down carries with it the risk of boredom, but it also carries the freedom of genuine rest.” — Rachel Young
The Sabbath’s resonance
You can pluck a string on a cello and a nearby cello will sound out with the same chord. The Sabbath works this way too, Nadine Ellsworth-Moran writes.
The Outlook staff will be off August 7-11 for sabbath
Outlook editor Teri McDowell Ott introduces the Outlook's first-ever sabbath shut down.
Every day will be Sunday: The gift of becoming sabbath
"A 'day of rest' wasn’t going to be enough to heal my brokenness. ... I needed to feel the balm of sabbath on me at all times if I was going to continue living in this world." — Dana Moulds
The inconvenience of sabbath
Intentional rest is inconvenient, writes Linda Kurtz. How can embrace the challenge?
Sabbath vs. self-care
Rebecca Gresham reflects on the difference between sabbath and self-care — and how some activities can be both.
Sabbath as a palace in time
Aaron Neff reflects on sabbath in conversations with parents and a rabbi.
“It’s nice to rest together”
Andrew Taylor-Troutman shares how an hourly break at his community pool gives his family a glimpse of sabbath.
Horizons — Celebrating Sabbath — Sabbath and Community
Lesson 9 of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
Horizons — Celebrating Sabbath — Sabbath and Justice
Lesson 8 of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
Horizons — Celebrating Sabbath — Sabbath and Self-Care
Lesson 7 of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
Horizons — Celebrating Sabbath — Sabbath and Hospitality
Lesson 6 of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto
The “nap bishop,” as Hersey is known, insists that economic systems trick us into believing we are only worth as much as we produce, and the church is not exempt.
Horizons — Celebrating Sabbath — Sabbath and Servitude
Lesson 5 of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
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