If the weekly Sabbath had been faithfully observed, they might have had the faith to depend on God for their food every seven years, and if they had learned that God was faithful to provide for them every seven years, they might have had the faith to release everything back to the Lord in the Year of Jubilee.
Works and Worlds of Meaning
If Christians have a reputation for recognizing and praising the good and true, maybe more people will listen.
What I Learned from My “Mr. Magoo Years”
The most awkward transition in my life was moving from the nurtured and relatively carefree life of a student to contributing as an independent and productive adult. Looking back, I fondly refer to that period as my “Mr. Magoo years.” If you don’t remember Mr....
Reconstructing the Church
My family spent many years in a small church. It wasn’t well recognized. The sermons were fine, but not great. The building served its purpose but was far from spectacular. But we knew (almost) everyone who walked in the doors and had many opportunities to grow...
Judy Allen
Judy Allen is a writer and a Bible teacher who explores the intersection of work, retirement, Christianity and growing faith. Although she didn’t understand it years ago, her goal has always been, and still is, to discover, grow, understand, and communicate. She has been published in Fathom Magazine, The Institute for Faith Work and Economics, Open the Bible, The Sage Forum, The Mudroom, and iBelieve. She lives near Chicago with her husband, Dan, has three children in different parts of the country and five grandchildren. Connect with Judy on Instagram, @judylarsonallen, Facebook, Judy Larson Allen, or her newsletter Reimagining Retirement at judyallenwrites.substack.com.