Tag Archives: Rest

Rest and Refreshment Last Week

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

Last week Bryan and I got to get away for a few days to take a Fall trip down to the lakehouse. It was WARM so we had amazing weather, gorgeous trees and a really nice relaxing time. I mentioned … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Last Week

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

This week I was practicing what I preached. As you were reading about rest, I was relaxing in Tennessee with my husband and our good friends. And after a relaxing, refreshing, joyful time with friends I had one day at … Continue reading →

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Last Thoughts on Rest

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

I saw this Tim Keller quote on a blog and he describes rest better than I ever could. In the Bible, Sabbath rest means to cease regularly from and to enjoy the results of your work. It provides balance: ‘Six … Continue reading →

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The Redemptive Grace of Resting

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Sleep is a gift from God! “He gives His beloved sleep” (Psalm 127:2.) This verse isn’t meant to be seen as a punishment for those that deal with insomnia or other sleeping issues. But rather, it shows us how God … Continue reading →

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Why We Don’t Rest

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

I hope you’ve now been able to see a glimpse into why I’m writing about rest and our need for rest. Here are some common reasons we don’t rest. Laziness: One of the largest excuses against not resting is laziness. … Continue reading →

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