When I was younger, academic excellence was high on my list of priorities. I reasoned it this way – by nature that school took up the bulk of my time, the least I could do was to excel in it, the...
We’ve earlier seen how true Sabbath rest is a function of delight, wonder and presence. Here we’ll look at the importance of solitude in our rest. Looking at the Bible, I don’t...
How do we trace progress in our prayer relationship with God? An author by the name of Mark Thibodeux wrote about The Four Stages of Prayer that may give us a helpful framework to reflect on our...
I was never crude growing up, but I was very quick with my words. I aired my mind freely, frequently making jokes at others’ expense. I offered my opinions though no one asked for them. Whether...
When I started work earlier this year, I struggled with the long hours and intense work. Having been a student pretty much all my life, adjusting to the transition of adulthood was – and still is...
What do you think of when you open your Bible? Is it something like, “Let’s get over and done with?” I don’t know about you, but I’ve caught myself thinking that more times than I’m...
You might be a cell group leader reading this, fretting over that Bible study you have to write by tomorrow, in time for next week. You wonder if it’s just you, or is there anyone else whose...
It’s tempting to think we can “manipulate” God into giving us something better. For example, have you ever prayed these kinds of prayers? Jesus, I have spent so much time on...
And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it...