reflection

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 go church and 60 minutes later the duty is done, Sabbath is …

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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 …

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The Price Tag of Rest

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 …

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3 Questions for Sabbath Keepers

Are you short-changing your Sabbath Keeping? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself this week. What does God have for me in this day? Will I come running with a bucket?! What do I have for Him on …

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26 Ideas for Holiday Rest

With Thanksgiving in 2 weeks and Christmas in 6, stress begins to mount in many hearts and homes these days. Take the offensive. Be prepared. This is a simple list. Read it fast. Read it slow. Keep …

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Toxic Mix

With my humming bird feeders in need of a thorough cleaning, a little on-line investigation led me to “equal parts vinegar and water” or “1 to 10 parts bleach to water.” I opted for the vinegar approach, …

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Bold and Beautiful

Bold. When was the last time you ran smack dab into something BOLD?What about BOLD and BEAUTIFUL?Today is your lucky day! The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I lack. (Psalm 23:1 HCSB) That’s a bold …

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Irrisistible Invitation – Get Outside!

If you live in the northern hemisphere, make sure you do not travel through the beauty of this season without finding a quiet place outside. Once there, sit and watch – marvel at the cascade, the dance, …

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“Dacha” a Key to Personal Retreat

This post was originally published in July of 2015. Dacha is one of my favorite words. It’s Russian and I was introduced to it in the town of Istra, Russia in January 2012 while speaking on the …

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