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GETTING READY: Why is it good to take a break?

While the blog keeps on cranking, you've probably noticed the coaches have been encouraging you to take a break before starting into the material for Romans and James.  As a matter of fact, you may have noticed that we've not yet posted any information on the new books yet.

Why is it good to take a break?

In the Creation story, God spends six days creating and then rests of the Seventh.  He then enshrined the rest day in the Law as "The Sabbath".  Jesus agreed with setting aside a day of rest as the Sabbath, even as he criticized the Pharisees for elevating it above the needs of human beings.

Recent studies have backed up the human need for rest, repeatedly, especially for brain work.

Mental concentration is similar to a muscle, says John P. Trougakos, an assistant management professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough and the Rotman School of Management. It becomes fatigued after sustained use and needs a rest period before it can recover, he explains — much as a weight lifter needs rest before doing a second round of repetitions at the gym.

Don't underestimate the need for rest as we look towards another year of Bible Quizzing.  Preparation is good.  Learning is good.  But September is still a long way away.

So... now what?

Okay, Districts is over and you are basking in the glow of the wins. So, what comes next?

First, yes, we are taking a team to Nationals. If you are going, you already know it and have communicated your intentions to Jim and Michelina, and have gotten in your registration to Pastor Scott.

Second, we are taking off this Wednesday. This will give us all a chance to rest up and recharge our batteries before the sprint to Utah.

Third, be watching this space for an official announcement about the study schedule for the coming weeks.