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“I AM THE LORD, THE GOD OF ALL FLESH.
IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR ME?”

—JEREMIAH 32:27 NKJV

Fresh Air

After being cooped up with schools and businesses being closed for the past few months, for many families it hardly feels like a change of routine to go into summer break. The kids are going stir crazy at home, the housework’s been piling up as we navigate working remotely and most of us are searching for some relief.  For some fresh air. 

Covid shutdowns, economic hardships, race relations, protests and rioting…at times it can seem as if the whole world has just turned upside down.  Regardless of what is happening around us, it is important for us all to take a deep breath, remember the Lord is in charge, and to take a break from our routines and have some fun together as a family.  As Jesus said in the New Testament:

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”   -Matthew 11:28-30

And as the Lord proclaimed in the Old Testament:

“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work..”    -Exodus 20:8-10

God has blessed us with loved ones, outdoor space, and the desire to recreate.  Let’s take the Lord at his word and do so by spending time with our family and friends, and getting outdoors! 

Recently, Barbi and I had the opportunity to drive out to Palm Springs for an outdoor hike.  We decided to have some fun with our Covid attire and dress up a bit as you can see in the photo below. We had a blast!  The drive out to the desert was a nice way to spend time together, enjoy conversation and a change of scenery.

Keep the summer fun amid of Covid shutdowns, economic hardships...

Here are a few ideas to help keep the summer fun:

-Car rides, boat rides, bike rides and walks

-Camping and Picnics, even in the backyard

-Beach days, lake days, park days

-Backyard BBQ with your friends and neighbors

-Overnight trips (lodge and hotel rates are discounted)

-Visit a museum

-Take a favorite book and read outdoors (and enjoy an amazing nap!)

-Try some outdoor yoga at the park with a free YouTube video

The possibilities are endless, need not be expensive, and the fresh air will feel oh so good 🙂

Testimonials

“Rob Raban is searingly honest, refreshingly transparent, and spiritually vitalizing. In his new book Trusting God with Cancer, Rob describes his battle against the disease as a young man with a young family and how his faith in Jesus Christ not only got him through it, but also grew him through it. If you have cancer—read this book. If you know someone who has been stricken with cancer—buy them this book. Even if you don’t have cancer—read this book. You will be spiritually refreshed as Rob reminds you of the grace and the power of Jesus Christ who has fought and defeated an even bigger enemy than cancer: death itself.”

Ted Hamilton
Senior Pastor, New Life Presbyterian Church (PCA), Escondido, California

“Honesty, humor, fear, faith, laughter, love, cancer, cure—you’ll find all this and more as Rob Raban tells of his God-empowered, friend-supported fight for his life. Whether you’re battling cancer—or another life-threatening disease—or you know someone who is, you’ll gain helpful insight, encouragement, and hope.
Rob engages his readers with his warmth, vulnerability, and genuineness. By the end of this book, you’ll be glad you’ve met Rob and thankful for what he taught you along the way.”

Lisa Guest
Freelance Writer and Editor

“There is real freedom found in the faithfulness of God. It is not our goodness that liberates us from hardship; it is the grace of God. Rob’s journey through land mines of cancer speaks boldly that we are all survivors in Christ, set apart in holiness and love.”

Melinda Lester Yates
Artist and Cancer Survivor

“The reason that many recovery programs work is that people share their experience, strength, and hope with each other. In Rob Raban’s book he does exactly that. Being only a month away from chemo and radiation treatment myself, I gained insight and strength through his experience, and I truly feel others will as well. I know his book has helped me in my conversations with our Lord.”

Bob White
Master Kenpo Karate Instructor and Cancer Survivor

“The term sky hook may be too old of a term for non-seniors but it is when there is something hanging right above you where you can reach up and grab to help lift yourself up. That’s what your book did for me.”

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