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jesus in the interruptions

On 22 September, 2009 · Leave a Comment

We’ve been conditioned to view projects as priority and people as interruptions.

Because projects have deadlines and people can be dismissed until we have more time.

Because work is instantly gratifying and the benefits of relationships don’t come until later.

Jesus was radically personal.

While others saw people as interruptions, Jesus [...]

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stepping into rest

On 11 September, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Rest is hard for us. Unlike most things we face in life, rest is both intangible and unable to be saved. We can’t measure it in time (although it does take time), or accrue enough to carry us through a few busy weeks.

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creating space

On 10 September, 2009 · 1 Comment

More often than not, if we don’t feel rested it’s because the rhythms of our life don’t allow us to live in rest. The pace at which life runs has pushed out the space we need to keep running.

There is no room just to be.

Without space in the rhythms of life, there is [...]

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