Sabbath Sundries

Me and Goose were “interviewed” Sunday at church about practicing Sabbath. It was terrifying. I couldn’t sleep the night before and woke up with a terrible stress headache, imagining all the different ways I could embarrass myself on stage. I thought for sure I would trip up the stairs or throw up mid sentence. But it was fine. We said yes to something scary, and we didn’t die. 😬

Now that my nerves have had a day to recover, I am glad we did it. There are very few subjects that could get me on a stage in front of a couple hundred people, but spiritual disciplines are one of them. Practicing Sabbath and these other rhythms have changed me, my marriage, my family… they really are a gift. ✨ ‘s book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry inspired us to start Sabbath a few years ago- highly recommend this book and if you are interested in learning more!! 🎉

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Last night was the celebration ceremony of the discipleship group I’ve been a part of since last January. (2nd pic is a much more accurate depiction 😆 ) I learned so much from these women this past year and was constantly blown away by their depth of wisdom and faith and willingness to be vulnerable.

I was nervous to join a long term group like this… I struggle with commitment sometimes. But I’m realizing more and more, formation takes time… there is no quick fix or overnight success. Discipleship to Jesus truly is a “long obedience in the same direction.”

If you get the opportunity to be a part of something like this, say yes. All our “yeses” to things that stretch us add up, and before you know it, you’re different… more free… more comfortable with the unknown… more of who God created you to be. You start seeing a whole where there used to be fragments. Not completely whole because there is always more to explore, but better. So much better. ✨ Thank you ladies, what a privilege ❤️

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