Nancy Ferguson

We run through our days - going from appointment to appointment, responsibility to responsibility, activity to activity. Harried and hurried, we disconnect with family, friends and God. From the moment of creation, God's intention was that we would stop on a regular basis for rest and renewal. Disconnect is also …

In an age when vacationers on pleasure cruises can expect to be on tightly planned and pressure-packed schedules, a restful renewal seems alien. ""I will give you rest,"" Jesus said (Matt. 11:28). The Bible places a strong emphasis on Sabbath time. Experiencing solitude, play and life at a slower rhythm are precious …