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“Sabbath ceasing means to cease not only from work itself, but also from the need to accomplish and be productive, from the worry and tension that accompany our modern criterion of efficiency, from our efforts to be in control of our lives as if we were God, from our possessiveness and our enculturation, and, finally, from the humdrum and meaninglessness that result when life is pursued without the Lord at the center of it all.”

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Marva Dawn
Marva Dawn

Marva Dawn is a renowned author, born on August 20, 1948. Her works span across various fields such as religion, theology, and Christian practice, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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