Sabbath traditions

What does keeping the Sabbath look like? The fourth commandment is clear, and numerous other places throughout the Bible make it evident that God finds observation of the Sabbath something all His people should do. Keeping the Sabbath means, in part, not working on that day. We are to refrain from our vocation as well

Learn practical ways to observe the Sabbath in modern times, embracing rest and rejuvenation amidst the demands of contemporary life.

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…

Sarah Damm and her family are working on cultivating a new habit: keeping the Sabbath holy. She shares her experience as well as six tips for living Sunday differently.

The Sabbath day is a time to rest and reflect. Here are some ideas on how you can welcome the Sabbath day on Friday evening each week.

How We’re Learning by Brenda Pace A peek into my journal: “This morning I sit in silence. The banishment of spoken word will not last all day, but for these...

Here is a Seder that is simple and sweet for young children while maintaining the rich imagery for adults. Find out about a Seder, get tips to do it well, and print off my free guidebook! Help your children understand the gospel better with a Christian Seder!

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.