That Which Refreshes
Roadblocks Buried in the collective mindset of Western culture and deep within our own hearts is the notion that rest is not an activity for the movers and shakers of this world. Rest is not for the …
What is God Calling You to Do that is Not Getting Done?
What is God calling you to do that is not getting done? In your life? Your church? The team you lead – whether it’s a ministry team or marketplace staff? That’s a serious question. One we need …
What’s Your Price Tag?
There is a price to be paid for our chronic exhaustion. For some people it’s apparent in the here and now: fleeting joy, fragmented relationships. Sometimes it comes and goes: bouts of sleepless nights, depression, illness. Some …
The Rest Revolution
Note: This post is part of our original series on rest. We are re-posting some of our favorite articles because we believe they’re just as important today as ever. We hope you’re challenged to think of rest …
Who Are YOU?
Who are you – the readers of this Run Hard. Rest Well. team? You are my teachers and heroes. You are people who are aware. You pay attention. You are aware of what is and what could …
What AA Taught Me
More than three decades ago I attended my first open AA meeting with someone I loved. I was only 16, but it changed my life. There I sat, for the first time in my life, with a …
A Mom’s Guide to Sabbath Rest
For a short while, a very short while, I believed that Sabbath Keeping was about family bonding. During this season, I set into motion all these plans for delightful family crafts, games and activities. I soon discovered …
Hard Happens
Hard happens. When it does, it’s important to pause. Jesus did. When he got word of his cousin’s death, Jesus took off to be alone – to be quiet and alone. When Jesus heard what had happened, …
The Power of Inflexibility
What is non-negotiable in your life? Sunday night football Pizza on Fridays Memorial Day Weekend at grandma and grandpa’s The non-negotiables in our lives – can change our life. What God-honoring non-negotiables exist in your life? Do …
Sleep: An Untapped Powerhouse
Are you dragging? Tired? Limping? A single commitment might very well turn the tide. Watch this 4 ½ minute TED-Ed video. It might be the best 270 second investment of your entire week. Question: In your journey …