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I love going to the movies. There is something almost sacred about sitting in a movie theater, popcorn in hand, maybe a smuggled-in Kbrew to drink… I mean, of course, a soda, within reach, and allowing myself to rest. Not scroll. Not multitask. Not produce. Just be.
For a couple of hours, I am immersed in a new world, one that asks nothing from me except to be present. It’s something I don’t indulge in nearly enough.
In a culture that rewards constant output, the act of sitting still and receiving a story feels almost countercultural. Cinema, at its best, becomes a kind of liturgy of rest. It reminds us that we are not machines, even as we increasingly live alongside them.
Storytelling holds a profound place in our human experience. It has me wondering where, when, and how we share our stories as people of God. Each of us carries a story worth knowing. These stories may stretch us, invite us to wrestle with new possibilities, and even confront the unknown within ourselves or our communities. But - and this is the important part - it is worth that risk.
We are called to share our stories in creative and nuanced ways, and we are also called to rest. I’m learning these aren’t always separate practices. Especially when we get creative in how we share… rest and creativity become deeply intertwined. When we rest, we make space for imagination. When we engage in stories, we participate in something larger than ourselves.
So, as we move toward the end of the school year, I invite you to remain rooted in rest. Keep asking questions that spark curiosity. Nurture your creativity. Tell your story in ways that inspire.
Because your story matters. You matter.
Blessings,
Pastor Rachel
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