This Christmas season at White Oak, we’re slowing down. In a weary world that runs on hurry and hustle, we believe rest and Sabbath are not optional — they’re essential. Especially for those who faithfully serve week after week. We want to invite you to receive this Sunday as a gift, a sacred pause. An unhurried day to rest, reflect, and be with God and the people you love. Use this time as a special Sabbath for you and your family. A Weary World Rejoices  and make space for

As part of my formation journey a practice that I have been intentional about is Sabbath and spending more time to slow down and honor that. The desire had become stronger and stronger, and I felt it was important to honor and listen to the prompting in my spirit. He was calling me to take time and create a deeper relationship with Him through being intentional with my time so I could listen. Truly listen.    So, to honor that prompt, I recently took some time to be alone and

As part of my formation journey a practice that I have been intentional about is Sabbath and spending more time to slow down and honor that. The desire had become stronger and stronger, and I felt it was important to honor and listen to the prompting in my spirit. He was calling me to take time and create a deeper relationship with Him through being intentional with my time so I could listen. Truly listen.    So, to honor that prompt, I recently took some time to be alone and

As part of my formation journey a practice that I have been intentional about is Sabbath and spending more time to slow down and honor that. The desire had become stronger and stronger, and I felt it was important to honor and listen to the prompting in my spirit. He was calling me to take time and create a deeper relationship with Him through being intentional with my time so I could listen. Truly listen.    So, to honor that prompt, I recently took some time to be alone and

As part of my formation journey a practice that I have been intentional about is Sabbath and spending more time to slow down and honor that. The desire had become stronger and stronger, and I felt it was important to honor and listen to the prompting in my spirit. He was calling me to take time and create a deeper relationship with Him through being intentional with my time so I could listen. Truly listen.    So, to honor that prompt, I recently took some time to be alone and

As part of my formation journey a practice that I have been intentional about is Sabbath and spending more time to slow down and honor that. The desire had become stronger and stronger, and I felt it was important to honor and listen to the prompting in my spirit. He was calling me to take time and create a deeper relationship with Him through being intentional with my time so I could listen. Truly listen.    So, to honor that prompt, I recently took some time to be alone and

As part of my formation journey a practice that I have been intentional about is Sabbath and spending more time to slow down and honor that. The desire had become stronger and stronger, and I felt it was important to honor and listen to the prompting in my spirit. He was calling me to take time and create a deeper relationship with Him through being intentional with my time so I could listen. Truly listen.    So, to honor that prompt, I recently took some time to be alone and

As part of my formation journey a practice that I have been intentional about is Sabbath and spending more time to slow down and honor that. The desire had become stronger and stronger, and I felt it was important to honor and listen to the prompting in my spirit. He was calling me to take time and create a deeper relationship with Him through being intentional with my time so I could listen. Truly listen.    So, to honor that prompt, I recently took some time to be alone and

As part of my formation journey a practice that I have been intentional about is Sabbath and spending more time to slow down and honor that. The desire had become stronger and stronger, and I felt it was important to honor and listen to the prompting in my spirit. He was calling me to take time and create a deeper relationship with Him through being intentional with my time so I could listen. Truly listen.    So, to honor that prompt, I recently took some time to be alone and

As part of my formation journey a practice that I have been intentional about is Sabbath and spending more time to slow down and honor that. The desire had become stronger and stronger, and I felt it was important to honor and listen to the prompting in my spirit. He was calling me to take time and create a deeper relationship with Him through being intentional with my time so I could listen. Truly listen.    So, to honor that prompt, I recently took some time to be alone and