Slow down

­Slowing down is a term I am hearing a lot in my spirit these days. It seems as if this world has become so hurried that there is hardly time to breathe in the goodness around us. I recall a time when the streets rolled up on a Saturday evening, and the businesses closed early. Sunday mornings were spent in preparation for church, and a quiet day to worship the Lord. After the morning services came afternoon picnics with Mom’s fried chicken and potato salad. Occasionally, we would go for e