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Choose to Rest

“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.” (Heb. 4:9-11 NIV) We have myriad…

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He Willingly Restores

Ever since I started reading the Bible as a new Christian, Simon Peter has been the character I’ve identified with the most. When he is first introduced, he is impulsive and reactionary. He does the wrong things but rationalizes that they are for the right reasons. His first instincts are to control and fix problems…

When You Feel Like Rest Isn’t Possible
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When You Feel Like Rest Isn’t Possible

If your home is anything like mine, there’s plenty of hustle and bustle from one thing to the next–and noise–and piles. Some people call it chaos. Right now it’s just my reality. Make sure the kids are dressed for school. Feed the dogs. Put the basket of library books up high (so a certain dog…