In a modern culture that prioritizes constant activity, we must reclaim the truth that the "Sabbath was made for man," viewing it as a life-giving gift rather than a restrictive rule. While advertisers use images of rest and simplicity to sell us more products, true peace comes not from buying things, but from the radical act of stopping. By taking time to disconnect from work and digital distractions to simply "be" with God and others, we honor the divine command to slow down and find the spiritual nourishment we desperately need.

Samuel 16:1-13 | Mark 2:23-28

Preached on the 18th of January, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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