Emerging Voices | When Clergy Neglect Good R&R

Emerging Voices | When Clergy Neglect Good R&R

Be honest. When was the last time you remember taking the day off? There will always be something to do, whether today, tomorrow or the day after that. The list of tasks to do, people to call and places to go in a day are endless. But when will we learn to stop?...
We Need Sabbath This Summer

We Need Sabbath This Summer

After rolling up two divine shirt sleeves, working six solid full days and creating life as we know it, God decided to rest on day seven. This brief and fleeting moment becomes one of the most significant practices throughout the biblical narrative. When Moses met...
The End of Work: On Celebrating Labor Day Well

The End of Work: On Celebrating Labor Day Well

Labor Day has, at some level, always felt a little unnecessary to me. For, unlike Independence Day or Memorial Day, when we wrestle with aspects of our country that might seem out of sight, “labor” is something we do all the time. We do not, in other words, need to be...

10 Suggestions to Ensure You Vacation Well

I’m not known for my rest and relaxation skills. After a fun weekend of hanging out together, a friend said, “Renée, you should have a warning sticker on you that says, ‘Warning: Highly Active Person.'” My idea of a great vacation is more...