Friday, November 23, 2012

Remember the Sabbath, says Kentucky doctor-author Matthew Sleeth | Faith & Works


More and more holidays are becoming days of shopping and other business, and Sundays long ago ceased to be quiet days of rest and worship.  A Kentucky doctor and author is part of a growing movement in the opposite direction.  The doctor’s prescription: Keep a Sabbath.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Get a Shabbat Makeover – Jew and the Carrot – Forward.com

Thanksgiving Leftovers Get a Shabbat Makeover – Jew and the Carrot – Forward.com:

With all the cooking that leads up to Thanksgiving — there turkey to prepare, cranberry sauce, all those pies and don’t forget the gravy — no one, not even the most dedicated cooks, wants to exert that energy all over again for Shabbat the following day. But plain leftovers, in the form of a turkey sandwich doesn’t quite seem fitting for Shabbat dinner either. Fortunately, Thanksgiving leftovers can be turned into a flavorful and special Shabbat meal.

Friday, November 16, 2012

REDISCOVERING WISDOM OF SABBATH

http://www.wnd.com/2012/11/christians-rediscovering-wisdom-of-sabbath

WASHINGTON – One of the least noticed and overlooked megatrends in the church today is the renewed interest and practice of the biblical Sabbath.  A new book and video companion by a medical doctor makes the practical case for observing the 4th Commandment – the same way Christians attempt to follow the other nine.  It’s called “24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life,” by Dr. Matthew Sleeth.http://superstore.wnd.com/books/24-6-A-Prescription-for-a-Healthier-Happier-Life-Paperback