Emphasis Preaching Journal
At the completion of what...
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At the completion of what must have been a hectic journey, Paul and Barnabas stayed at Antioch "a long time with the disciples." They gave themselves the gift of Sabbath. How important it is to gain support on the journey by offering ourselves the gift of Sabbath.
I recall a lecture by Maria Harris at Defiance College. She said that it doesn't count if on our day off we wash windows, do five loads of laundry and so on. That might be mental nest, a distraction. It may even be necessary. However, God means nest, the challenge to become quiet, to meet and to greet silence.
I recall a lecture by Maria Harris at Defiance College. She said that it doesn't count if on our day off we wash windows, do five loads of laundry and so on. That might be mental nest, a distraction. It may even be necessary. However, God means nest, the challenge to become quiet, to meet and to greet silence.
