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essence of rest

On 28 March, 2011 · 3 Comments

Our family observes the sabbath. Sort of.

Actually, if you follow us around, it might not look like it. But really we are.

We turn on lights, drive our car and even talk on smartphones – All while we’re at rest.

We make a conscious effort to observe a day of rest – and we’re [...]

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jesus rested

On 24 September, 2009 · 1 Comment

We’ve spent 2,000 years talking about all the things Jesus accomplished. Yet Jesus didn’t seem to define himself solely off what he did.

He broke away from the crowds and found silence.

He took naps.

He observed the Sabbath.

Jesus had a rhythm of rest that seemed to both [...]

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fight for it

On 9 September, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Ignoring your email, side-buttoning calls and trying your hardest to “disconnect” are terrible ways to fight for a day off.

Yet they are how many of us learned to protect our time off.

Fighting for rest is essential, but it starts long before your day off. Start fighting for your next day off the day [...]

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