The Wisdom of Rest
April 2nd, 2025
"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy." - Exodus 20:8Have you ever observed a toddler resist falling asleep? They fight against rest even though it is clear they are extremely tired. Sometimes we're not so different. We continue moving despite feeling exhausted and disregard the rest that our Creator intended for us to take.God introduced a system of rest from the start because He knew huma...
Finding Balance in a Busy World
April 1st, 2025
"It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep." — Psalm 127:2 (NKJV)In our achievement-oriented culture, it's easy to fall into the trap of constant activity. We often wear our busyness like a badge of honor, as if being perpetually occupied somehow makes us more valuable or important. But God's perspective is different. He val...
Rest is a Gift, Not a Burden
March 31st, 2025
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) Have you ever felt like you just can’t stop? Like there’s always one more thing to do, and you’re constantly carrying the weight of it all? Jesus speaks directly to that feeling when He says, “Come to Me.” The Sabbath isn't just about physical rest; it’s also about spiritual rest. God created us t...
A Lifestyle of Balance
March 30th, 2025
"Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God." — Exodus 20:9-10 (NKJV)Work is good. We know that. God calls us to diligence, and we’ve seen in Proverbs how He warns against laziness. But here’s the truth: there’s more to life than work. God doesn’t just care about how hard we work; He cares about how well we live. His Word reminds us that ...
Staying on the Right Path
March 27th, 2025
“And that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.” – 1 Chronicles 4:10Jabez’s name meant “pain.” His mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” Can you imagine naming your child “Pain”? Every time someone called his name, it must have been a reminder of sorrow, grief, or hardship. It could have been because his mother experienced a great deal of pain in chi...

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