Just like the interstate has rest stops for you (and your car) to rest and refuel, life has rest stops too. There are times in our life where we need to take the opportunity to rest - whether that means taking a vacation or just taking a day off - even when we’re tempted to keep going.
Read MoreFinding peace and quiet in the midst of our crazy and sometimes chaotic lives can seem nearly impossible. Between school, work, church, family, friends, hobbies, and errands, it’s difficult to make time for a full eight hours of sleep, much less make time to be still while you’re awake. We tend to think that if we’re not moving or doing something, we’re not being productive. But friend, that’s just not true. Choosing to be quiet and still in the presence of our Heavenly Father is one of the best things we can do when it comes to our walk with Him.
Read MoreWhether you’re new to being a Christian and you’re trying to figure out what prayer is all about, or if you’ve been a Christian for a long time but your prayer life is in a rut, here are six practices you can incorporate when you pray that I hope and pray are helpful, encouraging, and challenging for you today.
Read MoreFinding peace and quiet in the midst of our crazy and sometimes chaotic lives can seem nearly impossible. Between school, work, church, family, friends, hobbies, and errands, it’s difficult to make time for a full eight hours of sleep, much less make time to be still while you’re awake. We tend to think that if we’re not moving or doing something, we’re not being productive. But friend, that’s just not true. Choosing to be quiet and still in the presence of our Heavenly Father is one of the best things we can do when it comes to our walk with Him.
Read MoreIf I'm being honest, I've been really bad at resting recently. I've been going from one project to another without little time in between to take a breath. So I was grateful for the reminder to rest, because I needed it. However, I simultaneously panicked a little because like I said, I had so much to do. And I wasn't sure how in the world I was going to be able to get all of it done if I didn't do any work on Sunday. But I knew I needed to obey. I needed to listen. And I needed to rest.
Read MoreJust like the interstate has rest stops for you (and your car) to rest and refuel, life has rest stops too. There are times in our life where we need to take the opportunity to rest - whether that means taking a vacation or just taking a day off - even when we’re tempted to keep going.
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