Tabitha - thank you for sharing your pictures of the Jacob Trees. We were in Nevada recently and found miles and miles of them. A beautiful reminder of God's creativity! For us, Sabbath is a small group study at rotating houses where we prepare a communal meal. it is restful, and nourishing, and keeps us connected in serving one another and learning together.
One other thought on Social Media - the Blocking function may have been set up to keep people safe from predators, but angry misguided people often claim that they are exercising boundaries by shutting people out. This is a very hurtful practice that happens in friend groups and among family members. Boundaries are a good thing; they can help relationships grow in defined parameters, but when used as walls or weapons, they can be devastating.
I'm not sure how this fits with John 13: 34 - 35 A new commandment I give you, love one another as I have loved you... or Matthew 18:22, which talks about forgiving a brother in Christ seven times seventy times. The anonymity-like feeling people have on social media causes them to act in ways they may not otherwise act in face-to-face situations.
Leaving on a more positive note, I found your newsletters on Social media and I am blessed by them each week. Thank you for the work you do.
That’s an excellent point about the blocking function. It certainly seems like a shortcut to peace instead of the hard work of relationship and reconciliation to which we are called. So glad you’re here learning with us. 🤍
I believe you are correct about nature. We do family Sabbath too. It’s really nice.
It’s a lifeline these days.
Tabitha - thank you for sharing your pictures of the Jacob Trees. We were in Nevada recently and found miles and miles of them. A beautiful reminder of God's creativity! For us, Sabbath is a small group study at rotating houses where we prepare a communal meal. it is restful, and nourishing, and keeps us connected in serving one another and learning together.
One other thought on Social Media - the Blocking function may have been set up to keep people safe from predators, but angry misguided people often claim that they are exercising boundaries by shutting people out. This is a very hurtful practice that happens in friend groups and among family members. Boundaries are a good thing; they can help relationships grow in defined parameters, but when used as walls or weapons, they can be devastating.
I'm not sure how this fits with John 13: 34 - 35 A new commandment I give you, love one another as I have loved you... or Matthew 18:22, which talks about forgiving a brother in Christ seven times seventy times. The anonymity-like feeling people have on social media causes them to act in ways they may not otherwise act in face-to-face situations.
Leaving on a more positive note, I found your newsletters on Social media and I am blessed by them each week. Thank you for the work you do.
That’s an excellent point about the blocking function. It certainly seems like a shortcut to peace instead of the hard work of relationship and reconciliation to which we are called. So glad you’re here learning with us. 🤍