So much in this episode: God and time, the evolution of clocks, slowness, and the gifts those with disabilities bring us. Amazingly, these subjects all flow together and cause us to take a challenging look at the way we view both time and those with disabilities. After all, we will all grow into disability as time moves on. It's only a matter of time. Discover what role the Benedictine monks had to play in invention of the clock. How can we become friends of time and embrace slowness and a pace that is new to us? The episode is based largely on the book, Becoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness, and Gentle Discipleship by John Swinton. The author references his information on the clock and time from the book, Time Wars: The Primary Conflict in Human History by Jeremy Rifkin. Closing prayer from A Diary of Private Prayer by John Baillie, updated and revised by Susanna Wright. More episodes on time: #79 Wasting Time With God #125 Shorter Days: A Gift of Rest Locate the Message button on your listening platform to leave us a voicemail for our upcoming episodes on JOY! Just your name, and where you listen from, and what is sparking joy in your life right now. Thank you in advance for sharing what brings joy with us and for passing this episode on to someone who might enjoy it.