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Feeling worn out, stretched thin, or tired to the bones? In this episode of Tracks for the Journey Magazine, Larry Payne offers three short features for your well-being.

First, Sabbath Time: an ancient rhythm of rest, drawn from Wayne Muller's wisdom, that you can practice without taking a whole day off.

Next, six fresh images of God, from sunlight and ocean to conductor and weaver, to help your faith grow.

Finally, five things never to say to someone who is grieving.

Listen to come away with permission to rest, new ways to picture the Divine, and kinder words for a friend in loss.

Sources:

• Exodus 20:8–10. "Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy… you shall not do any work."

• Genesis 2:2–3. God rests on the seventh day.

• Jesus withdraws to the mountain alone (for example, Matthew 14:23; Luke 6:12).

• Wayne Muller, Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives (Bantam Books, 1999). Source of the "sanctuary in time" quotation and the "Pharaoh Time" concept. Page number not given in the raw script.

• Jay McDaniel, Open Horizons website (images of God, Segment 2).

• Kenneth Haugk, Stephen Ministries (grief words, Segment 3).

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In this episode of Tracks for the Journey Magazine, enjoy three great features:

A painted backyard fence becomes a lesson in happiness and in choosing where we look.

A report from the Galilee tells of Arabic-speaking Christian congregations who stayed, served, and kept their choirs singing under rocket fire.

An deep dive into the benefits of my book Your Ark in the Storm: Everyday Practices for Resilient Living, which blends psychology, Noah's story, and a love-centered faith to move you forward in these turbulent times.

You'll come away encouraged to fence out the emotional junk that steals your joy, inspired by believers who stood their ground, and equipped with fresh hope for rebuilding after life's storms!

Listen and explore more at tracksforthejourney.com.

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Afraid to voice your doubts? Unsure how your faith fits in the voting booth? Overwhelmed by the news? This episode is for you.

Overview
In this special magazine-format episode of Tracks for the Journey, host Larry Payne brings you three short features in one listen. First, drawing on Brian McLaren’s Faith After Doubt, Larry explores why honest questions can lead to a deeper faith. Next, with Election Day just ahead, he asks a timely question: How would Jesus vote? Consider three Biblical themes- justice, integrity, and love- that can guide your choices beyond party lines. Finally, he shares “Headlines to Heaven,” a simple four-step practice for turning the daily news into prayer.

What you’ll gain

• Freedom to treat your doubts as a doorway to growth, not a slippery slope
• A clear, faith-centered way to weigh candidates by their track record, not their promises
• Practical steps for cutting through attack ads and misinformation before you vote
• A two-minute daily practice that turns helplessness about the news into hope and action
• Encouragement to build a faith that’s truly your own

Call to action
Listen now, and share this episode with a friend who’s asking big questions too. Find more at tracksforthejourney.com.

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