Torch, Spring/Summer 2011

Spring–Summer 2011 | TORCH 1 Spring–Summer 2011 Volume 32 Number 1 Features Sabbath Rest 2 by William E. Brown, Ph.D. Jesus reversed the Sabbath law back to a Sabbath blessing, and He still offers rest to all who simply come. Living Inside the Margin 4 by Richard Swenson, M.D. We are a better advertisement for the things of God when we are doing less, not more. Alone Together 8 by J. Wesley Baker, Ph.D. Although we live in a technology-rich culture, we are losing touch with our loved ones and ourselves. Healthy in Mind, Body, 14 and Spirit by Milton Becknell, Ph.D. The stress of modern life can manifest itself in our physical, mental, and spiritual health. Rest is crucial for optimal health across all dimensions. God Alone 20 by Kim Ahlgrim and Debby Stephens If you had to spend four days in silence — without any noise, without checking your phone, without talking to anyone — could you do it? Rest for All Creation 24 by Mark Gathany, Ph.D. Demanding less from our environment allows the land to rest and challenges us to rely on God as our sustainer. Viewpoints 18 Words of Truth 26 Make the Most of 28 the Opportunity Digging Deeper 33 Campus News 34 Cedarville Connection 36 Every Issue CedarvilleUniversityisaChrist-centeredlearning communityequippingstudentsforlifelongleadership and service through an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth. cedarville.edu 1-800- cedarville Editor Joel Tomkinson Managing Editor Carol Lee Publication Designer Carrie Savage Photographer Scott Huck ISSN 1093-4618 Torch is published twice a year by Cedarville University. Subscriptions are free of charge in the United States and Canada. Please direct inquiries, address changes, and subscription requests to: Torch , Cedarville University 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314 cedarville.edu/torch torch@cedarville.edu 1-800-766-1115 Cedarville University supports the highest environmental market standards in paper use and printing.