On Keeping the Sabbath
The work of surrender is mine . . . the work of transformation is His. No doubt about it. We find this promise of God’s workmanship in our lives in Ezekiel 36. I will give you a …
What Must Follow Conviction?
Confession. When it comes to embracing the rhythm and rest of Sabbath keeping, conviction is likely the first step, but the next step is always confession. It’s where the rubber hits the road. Confession means agreeing with …
Remember the Sabbath
God says, “Remember the Sabbath. I forget. I forget a lot. Even though this commandment gets little attention, it’s an easy one to “keep” by most standards. You to church and 60 minutes later the duty is …
14 Ideas to Combat Cortisol
The definition of insanity has played a part in altering the terrain of my life and heart on a number of occasions. Have you ever heard it? The definition of insanity is doing what you’ve always done, but expecting different results. The …
Where do you Default?
Stress. I hate that word. It rises up and slaps me in the face. Hard. It reminds me that I am not in control. I long to face life with grace, grit and determination. Unhindered. Free. But …
The Excitement is Contagious
Have you heard the announcements of our May 19 event on the radio? WBCL is co-sponsoring this leadership opportunity with Run Hard. Rest Well.! So is Bott Radio (1090 AM, 93.7 FM, 100.1 FM), a station dedicated …
Are You Guilt-Driven or Spirit-Led?
Why Rest? In the last months of her life, I met a woman named Kathryn, wife and mother of two lovely young girls. Kathryn was fighting colon cancer. We were both newcomers to a Sunday morning Bible …
What Makes Jesus Weep This Week?
This past Sunday I was in Luke 19, revisiting Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem on the Sunday before his death. As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, …