In Matt. 11:28-29 Jesus said, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." A pastor can take a day off and still remain restless. He can leave town and carry the church with him in his head. He can sleep longer and still wake up anxious. That … Continue reading Jesus is Our Rest: Why the Deepest Renewal a Pastor Needs Cannot be Found Merely in a Day Off (Part 4)
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Sabbath: God’s Rhythm for People Who Cannot Do Everything (Part 3)
Recovering Rest, Worship, and Delight in a Culture of Constancy The Bible’s first picture of rest appears before human sin, before the law of Moses, and before Israel existed as a nation. Genesis 2 describes God ceasing from his work on the seventh day, blessing that day, and setting it apart.1 The point is not … Continue reading Sabbath: God’s Rhythm for People Who Cannot Do Everything (Part 3)
Valley Shepherds 