Joyful Alignment
Joy is not normally a word I would use to characterize the discipline of obedience. I say this having just recently watched my toddler collapse into a puddle of tears and temper when I told him no, he...
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The Heart With Which We Come
Woody Allen said, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” I don’t exactly picture God laughing when we go to Him in prayer and pour our hearts out, but I do see Him smiling...
Get On Board
This story has a lot going on, including a talking donkey! Yep, you read that right, a talking donkey.
Trust the Scale
They say weighing yourself more often impacts your health. Personally, I don’t like getting up on a scale every day. I know what it’s going to tell me—the truth. On the other hand, part of me...
Rest and Restoration
How would it feel to know that your wealthier extended family would be required to help you get on your feet if you fell on hard times? Conversely, how would it feel to be obligated to help relatives...
Two Gardens
In a world where hustle is praised and grit is glorified, perhaps it’s not a coincidence that God commanded us to sabbath.
Sabbath – A Time To Just “Be”
God gave the Sabbath to us as one of the 10 commandments—it's right up there with not committing murder! But why is it so important to God that we experience Sabbath?
Nevertheless, I Will…
It’s hard for me to slow down, let alone stop, even when I know rest is in my best interest. For example, I almost always clean my plate at meals, though it would be better to save leftovers for...
Father Knows Best
My dad, Bob, grew up in the Great Depression and loved to work but when Sundays rolled around, he rested because God told us to do so in the fourth Commandment.