“For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.” Exodus 20:11 God doesn’t just suggest or encourage rest, He commands us to rest (Exodus 20:8–11) and He led by example (Genesis 2:1–3; Exodus 20:11). From the beginning of the word of God we learn that God is not a workaholic. Rather, He leads by example  and encourages rest and restoration. When Rest Feels Like Work Rest, for many of us, is exhausting—which is an oxymoron. When we try to find…

The apostle Paul understands the lows of life’s trials and shares an encouraging word while he was in prison, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6–7, NKJV. During this season of working from home, becoming a homeschool teacher to your children without any training or warning, and a plethora of other issues we are coping with… it can seem like we are imprisioned during this stay-at-home order. Yesterday…

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Psalm 91:11.  There is a new topic in the news perpetually—the coronavirus. This virus, or merely the thought of the virus, is shaping the lives of North American’s and the world. Last week I went to Costco to buy garbage bags for my church. Upon arrival, the man at the front door who checks-in customers with a membership card said, “we are out of water, paper towel, toilet paper, etc. He said this to everyone walking in the door. Without saying it, this man…