Tag: rest
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Rest In the Midst of the Storm
This past June, my husband and I bought our very first home. We prayed, begged, and believed God for this house. When He opened the door, we were thrilled. Answered prayer. Big blessing. Dream come true. And then reality hit. Week one, the AC went out. Not a great start in Texas in June. Then…
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Rest > Rush– The Slow Dance
Living in SE Asia for ten years has changed me. I came overseas in typical fast-paced American style. I was used to an agenda, an itinerary, a schedule, a checklist, a drive-thru and express lane kind of life. Here I’m living the polar opposite of that seemingly distant memory of my American life. Asia has made me come…
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Finding True Rest: Embracing God’s Presence
Last week, I went to a ministry meeting with other local church leaders and the question was asked, “What do you do for peace, quiet, and rest?” I knew immediately what I was going to say. Only when it was my turn, I began to feel embarrassed. Perhaps, I misunderstood the question, because my answer…
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Freedom from Striving
“Imagine Jesus was sitting right here in this room with us. Imagine Him hearing you talk about the pressure you feel to do everything; your worry that everyone will be disappointed in you if you stopped. What do you think He would say to you?” The therapist’s words stirred emotion deep within me as I…
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