I don't usually post my sermons on this podcast, but I think this particular sermon will resonate with many working in any field related to criminal justice. I look at the commands for sabbath rest found in scripture in light of my own experience as a police officer in the late 1980s through mid-90s. This subject of sabbath rest is a common value that often crisscrosses the spectrum of religious faiths and secular philosophies. Rest is critical! Whether you think the story of God’s commandments is divine inspiration or just an ancient wisdom tale, I think you will find something to help orient you in your work and restore your spirit. If you would like to hear more on the subject of rest, listen to the special crossover episode (S1, E7) "Self-Care and Sabbath Rest."

Texts for the sermon: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 and Matthew 11:28-30

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