Tag: rest

13. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: REST

Thursday, March 14th Read Mark 4:35-41 (copied below). Follow Jesus… Jesus sleeps in the stern as he and his disciples are crossing the Sea of Galilee. When a storm begins to ravage the boat, the frightened disciples awaken him. Jesus tells the storm to… Continue Reading “13. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: REST”

7. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: EXCHANGE

Thursday, February 29th Read Matthew 11:28-30 (copied below). Follow Jesus… This tender passage of encouragement and comfort is one of my favorites. Jesus invites us to come to him, take on his yoke (his teachings, ways), and find rest for our souls. It is… Continue Reading “7. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: EXCHANGE”

BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: REST AND REFRESH

FRIDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE As we close out our week of Advent Hope, let’s rest and refresh our spirits by revisiting young Mary’s song of hope, sung early in her pregnancy: And Mary said,My soul magnifies the Lord,    and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: REST AND REFRESH”

HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?

My sister Janet had cautioned us that the path around Jordan Pond would be challenging, but Jim and I set out with confidence. We had our hiking sticks and walking shoes. We had our strength and stamina from regularly hiking farther than the distance… Continue Reading “HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?”