Underestimated
Reading Time: 3 minutes
I’m learning not to underestimate people, problems, or God’s power. Lest I forget these lessons, there’s a pile of hickory nuts in the woods that helps me remember.
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THE REAL PEACE DAY
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Because of that cross, today and every Lord’s Day—in fact, every day lived in fellowship with the Prince of peace—is Peace Day.
Obergefell, Kim Davis, and Same-Sex Marriage … Reflecting on the Last Ten Years
Reading Time: 6 minutes
American Christians may have to learn to live in an environment where their religious liberty is protected while their historic beliefs on sexuality and marriage are unpopular outside the church.
FEED ON CHRIST
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If you have been on a hunger strike from Jesus, seek his forgiveness for your neglect, and come again to his table today.
Live Like You Believe It
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Phony faith hasn’t gone away. Two problems still plaguing us today can be summed up in the words presenteeism and apatheism.
Rest and Renewal for the Shepherd: Guidelines for Elders in the Local Church
Reading Time: 8 minutes
In studying Genesis 1-2, we tend to focus on God creating the light, sun, moon, stars, plant and animal kingdoms, and, of course, humanity. We seldom think about him creating rest.
What My Sabbatical Taught Me
Reading Time: 8 minutes
Offering, providing, and even requiring sabbatical is good policy because an investment in our leaders is an investment in the future of the church.
When Rest Doesn’t Come Easily: How Ministers in Smaller Churches can Make Time for Sabbath Rest
Reading Time: 7 minutes
Even those who serve smaller congregations (or who serve alone as the only paid employee) can still obey the Lord’s command for Sabbath rest.
Rest for the Rest of Us
Reading Time: 8 minutes
Once you get a true taste of the rhythms of rest, you will long for more. Stopping our relentless schedules creates a break from our culture of consumerism and productivity.