I told them the story and watched confusion cross their faces. One thing I love about teaching middle schoolers entails telling them stories about how things were when I was their age. When I was
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Unwrapping Rest in the Season’s Stress
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him” (Psalm 62:5 NIV). I could hear her weariness, though her message was merely a short text. I tossed and turned all night. I’m
Read more3 Benefits for Abiding Under God’s Wings
She flew away as her wings took flight when I opened our front door. Inside the edge of my wreath, I found the beginnings of her nest. I realized our constant door activity was a
Read moreWaiting Patiently – A New Understanding of Rest
Fall always seems like the busiest time of year. School is back in session. Work emails quadruple. Outside it’s the season of harvest – that narrow window where all the accumulation from the summer sun
Read moreRest is the Treatment
~By April Dawn White Despite my daughters resting position, white enamel drums chattered as I checked her temperature, 103.1°F. My fingers gently swept the hair away from her crimson face as I whispered, “Honey, brush
Read moreVacation Days
Did you know God gave us 52 vacation days a year? As a parent, I’d tell you I don’t ever get to take a vacation. When my husband said, he was taking a “vacation day”
Read moreResting In A Shadow
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28). 2:36 am. The numbers glared at me as I turned my phone over to check the time.
Read moreRest and Praise: Underutilized Weapons of Faith
Restlessness is an Enemy tactic. Restlessness loots our heart of peace leaving a destruction of doubt. If left unattended, a restless heart will corrode. The faith-filled heart, once anchored to trust, will begin to rust
Read moreGod Gives Rest To The Weary
Rest. Release from striving. Put your feet up and sit a spell. Take a nap. My mother used to always say, “There’s no rest for the weary.” While I never fully understood what she was
Read moreFinding Shade
“I wish we could sit in the shade.” My daughter Megan’s sentiments were shared by each of us as the beaming afternoon sun made its presence known. My family was visiting a local summer festival.
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