The Friday before a long weekend can feel like a test of both patience and Christian character. As brake lights stretch to the horizon and the kilometres crawl by, perhaps God is offering us an unexpected spiritual lesson. What if the traffic jam isn’t simply something to endure, but an invitation to slow down, let go of our need for control, and discover that grace has never once been delayed by traffic?
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The Theology of the Empty Hammock
Why is it so hard to do… nothing? From humorous attempts to conquer a hammock to treasured memories of the Brazilian Amazon, this reflection explores the surprising spiritual wisdom of rest. Perhaps the soul grows best not by accomplishing more, but by learning to be still long enough for grace to catch up with us.