The Christological Sign of the Sabbath

The Christological Sign of the Sabbath – “The covenant Lord continues to call us to set apart one day in seven to worship on the new covenant Sabbath. Just as the creational Sabbath served the purpose of holding out the hope of an eternal blessing.”

3 Ways to Combat Spiritual Weariness

3 Ways to Combat Spiritual Weariness – “Here are three things to remember when your spiritual life seems depleted.”

Christ, Our Sabbath Rest at Work

Christ, Our Sabbath Rest at Work – “Here are four ways that we can experience the soul rest of Christ as we are doing our work.” 

We Need Restorative Rest

We Need Restorative Rest – “During the seventh century, the longbow became a formative weapon. However, if you wanted your longbow to last, you would have to take the string off the bow, releasing the tension. If the bow was left in tension all the time, it would become deformed and unable to shoot arrows. The same is true of us.”

The Godliness of a Good Night’s Sleep

The Godliness of a Good Night’s Sleep – “Sleep as healer, sleep as teacher, sleep as giver — these three give us abundant reason to actively seek a good night’s rest.”

Sabbath Isn’t Just Rest; It’s Rebellion.

Sabbath Isn’t Just Rest; It’s Rebellion. – “When we rest in the gospel, we ironically fight against the culture. We rebel because we refuse to find our validation in that which the world says validates us. So rest, Christian, and in so doing, fight.”

Take Time to Be Unproductive: How Busyness Can Waste a Life

Take Time to Be Unproductive: How Busyness Can Waste a Life – “What if God doesn’t expect us to be productive every moment? What if growing comfortable with slowness, with quiet, with not filling every moment can help reconnect us to God, others, and even with our own humanity?”

The Blessing of Rest

The Blessing of Rest – “No matter how strong we are, how much energy we think we have, or how necessary we perceive ourselves to be, we all need to rest from time to time.”

‘See! The Lord has given you the…’

‘See! The Lord has given you the…’ – “The title of this post is the beginning of a verse from the Bible. How do you think it continues? What word would you guess comes next?” Sometimes we don’t want the gifts God provides.

 

What Does it Look Like to Practice Rest?

What Does it Look Like to Practice Rest? – What might a “Sabbath” really look like for us?

Real Rest Takes Hard Work

Real Rest Takes Hard Work – “True soul rest must constantly reject frantic activity in favor of life rhythms that restore our minds and hearts by remembering the reality of God’s grace.”

The Rest Beyond Our Reach

The Rest Beyond Our Reach –  Finding Refreshment in a Burnout Culture.

Let There Be Rest: Recovering Healthy Weekly Rhythms

Let There Be Rest: Recovering Healthy Weekly Rhythms – “We don’t have healthy routines. We can’t keep our feasting and fasting apart. Evening and morning have lost their feel. Sunday has lost its significance. Everything is blurred together. The faucet is a constant drip.”

You Have Permission to Slow Down: Start the Day with the Voice of God

You Have Permission to Slow Down: Start the Day with the Voice of God – “Our world has become increasingly fast-paced through the exponential development of technology and accompanying factors.” 

Chasing Rest

Chasing Rest – “Sometimes, my friend, the most faithful thing you can do is crawl into bed at the end of the day, close your eyes, and sleep. This is my mantra for today, this week, this month, and this summer.”

Don’t Underestimate the Value of Rest

Don’t Underestimate the Value of Rest – “We burn out quickly if we push too hard. Once we start catching our stride — feeling youthful and strong — the temptation to push harder and gain ground is always enticing. Don’t fall into the mindset that downtime is wasted time. It is not. You will go further faster if you slow down and rest.”

Why Christians Should Be Sabbatarians

Why Christians Should Be Sabbatarians – “Far from being legalistic or harsh, the Lord’s Day ought to be a source of joy and restoration for Christians. It offers a powerful, countercultural witness to a world ensnared by the frenetic pace of digital life.”

Sabbath: An Enduring Principle For the Soul

Sabbath: An Enduring Principle For the Soul – “Just as Eve was created so that man wouldn’t have to live alone, the Sabbath was created so that man wouldn’t have to live exhausted. The only problem is, we’re not good at following rules—even when they’re good for us.”