by Eric Lehman | Apr 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Sometimes we need to intentionally and proactively create space to experience the gifts of Sabbath. And sometimes Sabbath finds us—times we experience rest, peace, and awareness when we least expect it. I had the opportunity, for the second consecutive year, to lead a...
by Eric Lehman | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
“However, we have come to find that Sabbath never just happens. In our 24/7 world, I have never once seen someone accidentally keep a Sabbath.” A. J. Swoboda, Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World (Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos...
by Eric Lehman | Mar 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
The first chapter of the Bible provides a poetic and theological account of God’s design of the universe and humanity. Six days of creative work followed by one day of rest, establishing a Sabbath Rhythm for flourishing. We were designed for both work and rest. I have...
by Eric Lehman | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Creating margin within our hectic schedules is challenging. But if we want to get out of the current of the cutlure, we must have the courage to live differently from those around us. To disappoint people by not being available. To find the fortitude to turn off our...
by Eric Lehman | Feb 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s a lot easier to teach other people about the importance of Sabbath Rhythm than to practice it yourself. Which is why I’m at the starting line with you. This truly is a “come with me” journey. In arguably the fullest season of my life, I know I desperately...
by Eric Lehman | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
“I’ll rest when I get to heaven.” I’ve heard this statement a few times and have uttered it myself in my younger days. The slogan speaks to the pressure some of us feel to make our mark and leave a legacy. When there are so many needs in the world, we can’t just sit...
by Jan Groff | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
We often think of forgiveness as a one-time event. But anyone who has tried to practice it knows the truth: forgiveness is a process – and it can take time. And sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking forgiveness is all or nothing—as if we either forgive perfectly...
by Eric Lehman | Oct 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Need is something we all understand — whether it’s the ache of an empty stomach, the fear of not having enough, or the quiet longing for connection, clarity, or peace. When Jesus teaches us to pray “Give us this day our daily bread,” He invites us into that space of...
by Eric Lehman | Sep 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Prayer is woven throughout the entirety of Scripture. We can often wrestle with the why and how of prayer, getting stuck in the theological quandaries. Yet there is a consistent invitation to pray, not because of promised results, but of relational necessity. If we...
by Eric Lehman | Jun 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is an exciting time for Theodyssey! Read our summer newsletter for updates, milestones, vision, and values as we step into this Next Chapter of Theodyssey. Join the growing movement of transformational Christ-followers, bringing spiritual formation to the nooks...
