Family-style Life

If you are like most families, your week is bursting at the seams with activities! Does practicing Sabbath find its way onto your calendar? It probably does not, unless you intentionally put it there. Why is this practicing Sabbath an important weekly rhythm?  What is Sabbath? Sabbath, or Shabbat, was introduced in the creation story found in the book of Genesis in the Bible. Sabbath means to cease, to end, or to rest and it is usually kicked off with a large family-style meal. You must not think of this as one more “to-do” on your list. This mandated rest day is the ultimate reset button to your week.  Our…