How do you get good at getting the rest God said was good for you? How do you get good at leisure? We can, of course, nod in agreement to all we’ve discussed in the past couple days about how important it is to rest.
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Give Yourself Permission
Since most humans suffer from a lack of balance in their lives, our best counsel on living a steady and stable life comes from God’s Word. In Paul’s letter to the Christians in Ephesus, he includes this most unusual command:
Read MoreIs Fatigue Next to Godliness?
Now here’s a rhyme I’ll never understand: Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, where have you been? / I’ve been to London to look at the queen. / Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, what did you there? / I frightened a little mouse under the chair.
Read MoreThe Real you: Becoming Authentic to the Core
The LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8) Most can snuff out a religious phoney coming a mile away. Few odours smell worse! But the sweet fragrance of authenticity . […]
Read MoreToward a Healthy Nation
That is the LORD’s blessing for those who fear him. May the LORD continually bless you from Zion. May you see Jerusalem prosper as long as you live. May you live to enjoy your grandchildren. May Israel have peace! Psalm 128:4–6 What will life be like when the dust settles and quietness returns? What will […]
Read MoreMutual Concern
“If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offence. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three […]
Read MoreEvangelism
And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” Mark 16:15 When you analyse our lack of evangelistic success and skill, it boils down to four primary reasons. Ignorance. We just don’t know how to do it. We have no method or proven “technique” that allows us […]
Read MoreDwell on These Things
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honourable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 In the little letter Paul wrote to the Christians in Philippi, he didn’t mince words when it […]
Read MoreIt All Comes Down to Attitude
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Philippians 2:1–2 Dr Victor Frankl, the bold, courageous […]
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