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”
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Resting 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.
Read moreCan a short rest really benefit you?
“Isn’t this a lovely moment,” I reflected. My husband eased into his wicker chair and smirked, “Where did that come from?” “Well, Romeo, I was just thinking about how busy this week has been and
Read moreThe Vacation Equation
A crowded South Carolina beach was usually part of what I referred to as the vacation equation. When our children were young, July was always the month we took our family vacation. And it was
Read moreWhy Soul Rest Begins With Leaving Our Laptops At Home
“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 What marks the beginning of your vacation? Is it the moment you fill your gas tank and begin merging with fellow
Read moreThe Hope Of The 4th Of July
Ahhh, the 4th of July. The pomp, the circumstance, the jamboree of red, white and blue; mom, baseball, and apple pie; hot dogs, hamburgers, and parades; swimming pools, lawn chairs, and fireworks; Popsicles, watermelons, and
Read moreThe Gift of Rest – It Keeps on Giving
by, Anusha Atukorala I received an amazing gift this January; one that keeps on giving. All my life, as far back as I remember, I’ve suffered with painful feet. I’ve had to choose shoes for
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