Ep 236 Sabbath and Soup: God’s Gift to You and Maybe Your Neighbor with Kathi Lipp

Kathi Lipp's latest book is sure to be a treasure for you and hopefully for your neighbor who may need your chicken and wild rice soup that you just made!

Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest released October 8th. Beyond the convenience and peace of mind of managing meals, Kathi wrote this book to help you experience true Sabbath rest, a full day to relax, recharge, and reconnect with God and your friends and family. We were designed to rest—it’s time to reclaim your Sabbath day. This book will show you how.

Kathi is no stranger to Living a Legacy Life as this is her third time to be a guest on my show. Kathi and her husband Roger live in the mountains of CA and they have learned the joy and rhythm of "pre-deciding" meals, not only for their own sense of rest and refreshment, but also for those they know and love. 

Kathi Lipp is the Publishers Weekly best-selling author of over 20 books, including Sabbath Soup. She and her husband Roger ran away to the mountains of Northern California where they grow their own food and turn it into delicious meals for those they host.

And she will be hosting a giveaway all week long so be sure to enter and leave a comment below or on social media or just email me: sue@welcomeheart.com. 

Some gems from our conversation:

• The reason we keep sabbath is because it's God's gift to us.
• We were not designed for the hustle we create for ourselves. 
• We are unaware of God's extravagant love for us; keeping sabbath helps keep us aware of this love.
• If I keep items on hand in the pantry or freezer, I can be the first person at someone's door with a meal or pan of brownies when they just can't make one more decision.
• We grew up with a mind set of "in order for everyone else to rest, women had to do all the work." 
• A true sabbath helps us honor God, connect with people, and remember God's provisions.
• Providing food for others helps them "feel seen" no matter what's going on in their lives. 
• We don't need to ask, "How can I help?" Rather announce, "I'm bringing a meal at 3 this afternoon—will that work and are you gluten free, by the way?

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