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August 29: “Sexuality & Spirituality” (Genesis 1:27, Ecclesiastes 3:11)

Human beings are both spiritual and sexual beings. Historically, the church had a negative view of human sexuality. Is there anything that’s positive about human sexuality? Sexuality is the human drive for intimate communion. It’s a longing to know and be known by another person. Since we are made in God’s image, our sexuality reflects […]

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August 22: “Feasting” (Deuteronomy 14:24-29)

Keeping the Sabbath holy (or wholly) involves ceasing, resting, and embracing. Lastly, it also involves feasting and celebrating. We celebrate who God is and what Jesus has done for us. We take delight in God, in God’s people and in God’s creation. In addition, the Sabbath is feasting with food & joy in God’s presence. […]

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August 15: “Embracing” (Acts 2:42-47)

Sabbath rest is more than just about ceasing and resting. It involves embracing God’s values to live them out. It involves embracing our finitude instead of efficiency, giving instead of requiring. We embrace the Christian community and wholeness (shalom). The practice of embracing will enable us to embrace the world with the love of Christ.

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August 8: “Resting” (Genesis 2:2, 1 Kings 19:11-12)

The Sabbath day starts with ceasing. When we have learned to cease, we can rest. The kind of rest God intended for us is holistic. It is not just a physical rest, but also emotional rest, and spiritual rest. Our spiritual rest is found in Christ who gives us shalom. After our rest, God calls […]

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