Sabbath in the Suburbs: A Family's Experiment with Holy Time

Sabbath in the Suburbs: A Family's Experiment with Holy Time"Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy." Yeah, right. Sabbath keeping seems quaint in our 24 7, twenty first century world. Life often feels impossibly full, what with work, to do lists, kid activities, chores, and errands. And laundry always and forever laundry. But the Sabbath isn't just one of the ten commandments; it is a delight that can transform the other six days of the week. Join one family's quest to take Sabbath to heart and change their

"Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy." Yeah, right. Sabbath-keeping seems quaint in our 24/7, twenty-first century world. Life often feels impossibly full, what with work, to-do lists, kid activities, chores, and errands. And laundry... always and forever laundry. But the Sabbath isn't just one of the ten commandments; it is a delight that can transform the other six days of the week. Join one family's quest to take Sabbath to heart and change their frenetic way of living by keeping a Sabbath day each week for one year. With lively and compelling prose, MaryAnn McKibben Dana documents their experiment with holy time as a guide for families of all shapes and sizes. Tips are included in each chapter to help make your own Sabbath experiment successful.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Chalice Press
Published: 09/01/2012
ISBN: 9780827235212
Pages: 157
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 09/03/2012
Publishers Weekly 08/27/2012