On Keeping the Sabbath
We are taking a few weeks to revisit some of the foundational posts from the early days of Run Hard. Rest Well. This post continues our look at stress and cortisol. We started last week with ways to …
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 done, …
Where do you default?
We are taking a few weeks to revisit some of the foundational posts from the early days of Run Hard. Rest Well. Today we’re looking at stress and cortisol. Understanding how they are at work in our lives …
What’s Your Price Tag?
Note: This post is part of our original series on rest. We are reposting 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 …
The best top 10 of 2014
Tis the season for “Top 10” lists! Every December we’re met with a litany of “bests”, from top movies, books, and music, to news stories, events, and even baby names. Unless you quit the internet for the …
Protective Custody
And a sword will pierce your own soul, too. Luke 2:35 That’s quite a prediction for a young teen who was up round-the-clock satisfying the hunger pains of the Son of God packaged as her new born babe. …
Let Freedom Ring
“I have to…” “I have to _____.” Fill in the blank. It’s a dangerous phrase. Common, yes. Necessary, at times. But taxing, even toxic in the world of December overload. Bound, hard and fast, to the emotional expectations …
Christmas quiet
Charles Blow, a single dad of 3 children shares his secret through the strain and drain of daily overload. He writes, “My mother taught me that you must allow yourself time to find stillness so you can be …
Idolatry Today
We all serve, honor, live for something, whether it’s God or a god. People did it 4,000 years ago and we’re still doing it today. Through the years, my definition of idolatry was limited and uniformed. As …