Tag: Sabbath

A Sabbath Life

Life was intended to be neither hectic nor laborious. “God ended His work . . and He rested.” Genesis 2:2 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “a Sabbath life.” Work is an unavoidable, important piece of everyday life; yet it is just not meant to be the only […]

Continue Reading

Spiritual Practices

“The Father has blessed us . . with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV. Essential spiritual practices necessitate leisure and solitude. My thoughts and comments today are about “spiritual practices.” Days can be busy and noisy, leaving you over-stimulated and weary. Everything seems rushed and everyone hurried. All […]

Continue Reading

Weariness

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened.” Matthew 11:28 NIV. To be holy and healthy, you need safe places, still times, and special friends. My thoughts and comments today are about “weariness.” Too frequently our lives could be described in the terms of, “hurry, worry, and weariness.” […]

Continue Reading

Fatigue

“Come to Me . . and you will find rest for your soul.” Matthew 11:29 NIV. Weariness worsens when you do not know when or where you will again find rest. My thoughts and comments today are about “fatigue.” Vince Lombardi, famed coach of the Green Bay Packers said, “Fatigue […]

Continue Reading

Stress and Stillness

“Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 NKJV. The pace of schedules and noise of surroundings generate stress. My thoughts and comments today are about “stress and stillness.” Stress is your body’s reaction to challenges, the impulse of “fight or flight.” Hurry, worry and weariness will […]

Continue Reading