Rest
Give Yourself a Break
The one issue that seemed to get Jesus in conflict with the religious aristocracy of his day more than any other issue was Sabbath observance. “This man does not keep the Sabbath!” “This man does what it is not lawful to do on the Sabbath!” Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days…
Read MoreFinding Rest Outside of Crisis Mode
Our worship leader at Victory Christian Fellowship is a deeply talented young man, able to play multiple musical instruments, and equally able to draw the gathering of worshipers reverently before the throne of God. While I appreciate these qualities in him, I appreciate even more his sensitivity to the fact that, as Christ-followers, we have…
Read MoreA Remedy for Soul Fatigue
Are you tired? I have said, on occasion, that I’m convinced we should arrive at the gates of heaven completely worn out. What I am getting at is that we labor in the kingdom and it is hard work – exhausting at times. Though we tire, there is a good feeling to laboring in the…
Read MoreChristmas Chaos or the Prince of Peace
It is a fascinating thing to watch people from the time the Thanksgiving meal is cleaned up to the time we usher in a new year. As one who dislikes crowds, watching people is the only thing that makes being at the mall an acceptable thing for me at this time of year. The attitudes…
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