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Freedom

When it comes to rest, what freedoms do you enjoy? What freedoms slip through your hands? Your heart? Happy 4th of July! May the freedom of rest ring loud and clear.

Radical Sabbatical

Radical Sabbatical. Over the last two years I’ve tried to figure out how to infuse a Sabbatical Rest into a life that does not allow for “time away” in typical Sabbatical fashion. I’ve tried out different ideas. …

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Elephant Eating 101

I want this blog to be about rest, you and God. Not me. But I need to share. My son, Josh, was in the hospital again today, but he’s home now. He’s fighting liver disease. It’s attacking …

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The “A” Word

I have a 12-year old son, Noah, who has many gifts, but stunning academic performance is not one of those gifts. As a former home schooling mom, I still have a slew of resources to keep the …

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Pit Stops

It’s easy to start strong. It’s hard to finish strong. It requires pit stops. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest … Matthew 11:28 NRSV …

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Homegrown Guilt

Guilt disturbs rest. Sometimes that’s good. Sometimes it’s not. When guilt is heaven-sent and we recognize our sin, name it, confess it and free fall into the outstretched arms seated at the Throne of Grace, rest is …

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Spread Too Thin

As you navigate through the joys and challenges of the summer, are you attempting “to be all things to all people?” or “all things to a few people?” Is guilt nipping at your heels?  Male or female, …

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Public Enemy

What reeks havoc in the typical American home? Greed? Anger? Anxiety? The TV remote? It’s time. There’s never enough and the daily grind … When the time is right, you can finish this article by clicking on …

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Week 13: Under Construction

Dear friends—old and new, My life is a wild ride. I am not an empty-nester who is reflecting on the rest that should have been or could have been mine, but am tasting the sweet rewards of …

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Week 12: Commitments & Calling

Each season of our life is made up of a unique blend of commitments and calling. Commitments Commitments are the non-negotiable obligations in our life. Some bring great joy, like caring for a long awaited newborn. Some …

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