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Refuge

Note: This post was originally published on September 9, 2013. We are reposting it because the information is as important today as ever. We hope you’re challenged to think of rest in a fresh new way.   Retreat …

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Missing Out!

How often do I miss out on the good work God has planned for me to do?  It doesn’t take much. A hesitant pause. A bit of fear. Some self-protection. Short on time. I have a friend …

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What’s in a Name?

This post comes from Beth Ortstadt, who writes from Wichita, Kansas, where she will be spending a quiet Christmas with her family. Have you had an opportunity to enjoy a display of artwork at a local elementary …

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Of Drool and Delight

Leviticus 28 is not well-known devotional reading. Glance at it and the word tedious comes to mind. God goes into intricate detail of how Moses was to oversee the crafting of the Ark of the Covenant. God …

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When Guilt Threatens the Gift

This post comes from a Christmas Letter written 8 years ago when we were in the THICK of Calendar Overload. Noah (7) yelled wildly from our downstairs family room, “I found him. I found him!” “Who?” I …

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Rewriting History

Thanking God for you, your passion and partnership.  We are re-posting this blog because a website glitch on Nov 18th kept 2/3 of our blog subscribers from receiving it.  Four Quiet Christmas Devotions will be coming your …

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Memory Lane

Wow!  With school bells ringing and churches moving into high gear, the end of summer is a time of new beginnings. The Run Hard. Rest Well. team agrees. Having just completed our 3rd strategic planning meeting (no small …

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Commission

You have been commissioned to participate in the Great Commission. So have I. It’s the commission (“…go and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19) we are all aware of it, but few take it seriously. Our fruit is …

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Predictable Prayer

Do you love a little person – or a bunch of little people between the ages of 1 and 18? (They don’t even have to live under your roof.) This post is for you. Think Because that’s …

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P.R.A.Y.

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone. Psalm 62:5a This promise speaks to me of prayer. The word P.R.A.Y. is a helpful tool for me as I explore ways to find rest for my soul. P. …

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