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Five and a half years ago, I landed in Israel for a 10-day trip full of mission and work and touring the Holy Land. I was super excited about those ten days, but I was also tired…and not just because I had been on an airplane for 14 hours. I was emotionally tired. I was mentally tired. And I was spiritually tired. I felt drained. And I was in desperate need for my cup to be refilled.
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.
Read MoreTrying to act a certain way, look a certain way, speak a certain way, or change a certain aspect of your personality is exhausting, especially if you’re trying to change those things to please or appease someone else. And the longer and harder you try, the heavier the burden becomes.
Read MoreOkay. I know I told you I was going to take a two week break from writing, but as you probably know by now, it was a three week break. So I’m sorry to keep you waiting for another seven days, but boy did I need it.
Read MoreFinding rest this time of year feels about as easy as finding a pumpkin in Hobby Lobby. We’re covered up in stress, busyness, and mile-long to-do lists, just like the shelves of my favorite decor store are covered with garland, ribbon, ornaments, and Christmas lights. And honestly, it feels like we’ve just come to accept that stress is as much a part of this season as the Christmas trees.
Read MoreI rushed from my car, through the parking lot, and into the front doors of the two story building. With my water bottle and phone in one hand and coffee in the other, I shuffled to one of the back conference rooms for a meeting that was starting in less than 5 minutes. But right before I walked in, my phone started ringing. It was a friend who normally doesn’t call me out of the blue (because we’re both planners like that and like to schedule our phone calls). So I picked up.
Read MoreTrying to act a certain way, look a certain way, speak a certain way, or change a certain aspect of your personality is exhausting, especially if you’re trying to change those things to please or appease someone else. And the longer and harder you try, the heavier the burden becomes.
Read MoreIf you want to experience true rest, you must draw near to the Lord. If you’re looking for comfort and peace in anything or anyone else, you will be severely disappointed. Only God can give you the rest and peace your soul is craving.
Read MoreWhen Christmas rolls around, it seems like there is too much to do and not enough time to do it. This might be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also the craziest and busiest time of the year, as well. It seems like at the end of every day, we are all exhausted trying to get everything done on our to-do lists. We have shopping to finish, decorations to put up, cookies to bake, and family to see. Oftentimes, in the midst of all of this harried activity, we find little or no time for God, because we have not made spending time with Him a priority.
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