Celebrating sabbath

How do you like to spend the Sabbath day during the Winter months? Do you embrace the seasonality of this time of year? I really enjoy the different, slower pace that the cold brings. There is nothing like snow and ice to make for a cozy day of rest, snug inside the house. Here are a few habits that I have been enjoying through the wintertime. Any or all of these would be a lovely touch to the next Sabbath! Four Habits for Wintertime Sabbaths: 1. Soup! Lately I've been making up a big pot of…

A few months ago I wrote an article about our obedience to the spiritual principle of Sabbath-keeping. Since then, I have received a number of requests for an explanation of what a normal Sabbath looks like for us. Because I appreciate being able to peek into the lives of others, I am happy to share

Recipes made in a slow cooker to avoid work on the Sabbath. Easy crockpot recipes for chicken, beef, soup, pasta, noodles and more.

Ideas about how to rest and worship YHWH on the Sabbath. This post explains how to tell if something is permissible or not for the Sabbath day.

Friday night, Jewish families typically transition to a spiritual mode. The Sabbath dinner menu often includes traditional favorites.

Can we talk about 'prep day' and this notion of 'getting ready for Sabbath'? When I first started observing the Sabbath, I think about 90% of the related internet content consisted of cleaning checklists. Long ones too: vacuum the floors, straighten up the house, take out the trash, wash the dishes, make the beds, set the table, clean the bathrooms. And don't forget about making a fancy dinner, and then tons of food for tomorrow, empty your inbox, bathe the kids, and plan a special activity…

Helping you to understand the Old and New Testaments and how they fit together!

We want to spend Sabbath in ways that help us remember that God is the creator, sustainer, and redeemer of life.

Make Ahead Meal Ideas for the Sabbath | Land of Honey