Monthly Archives: June 2013

Consider the words of the Psalmist “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46: 10 The word “be still” literally means, “Enough!” Enough thinking … Continue reading →

We barely survive, when we just keep working, and just keep pressing until we’re in “a good place” where we can finally rest. We thrive when we take regular, rhythmic, renewal seriously and from that rest enter into the meaningful … Continue reading →

When God created Adam, He modeled something important to humanity. According to Scripture God created Adam on the Sixth day: God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created … Continue reading →

My fifth and final discovery during my time of sabbath comes from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 19:21 describes reality when it says, “Many plans are in a man’s heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand.” NASB  The … Continue reading →

The fourth truth God taught me during my extended sabbath comes from the book of Job. After an intimate confrontation with God Job arrived at this conclusion; “I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can … Continue reading →

The third truth God taught me during my time of extended sabbath comes from Psalm 89:11 which boldly declares, “The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all it contains, You have founded them.” NASB  When … Continue reading →

The second truth God taught me during my extended sabbath comes straight out of Isaiah 40:10 which says, “See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense … Continue reading →