Tag Archives: rest

go ahead. be a sheep.

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

As much as I would like to believe that I am not a sheep, I am one. Not, I suppose, a blind follower of a random mindless herd. (Unless that’s what all followers of Christ are). I like to believe … Continue reading →

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too many words about

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

You know what I’d love to give you? Some silence. I’d love to give you some time to stop and think and be still. I’d love to give me that, too. You are probably better than I am at stopping. … Continue reading →

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the day after

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

I teach every week in three settings, but I only preach a couple of times a year. Yesterday I stitched together posts  about John 4, explored  ideas with our Saturday night small group, and preached. I’m grateful for the responses, … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to trust?

Posted on February 5, 2010 by

(Paul Merrill writes here every First Friday) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Solomon, the man who many consider to be the wisest man ever, said that in Proverbs 3:5. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Back from vacation

Posted on August 17, 2009 by

What, exactly, are you supposed to do on vacation? I mean, how do you know if it was successful? What’s the measure of a good vacation? What does Jesus say about vacation? As far as I know, nothing. However, in … Continue reading →

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after it goes great

Posted on June 17, 2009 by

Jesus has a great day. He talks to 20,000 people about his dad. He talks to his dad about feeding 20,000 people. He talks to his followers about picking up the leftovers after the meal that he and his dad … Continue reading →

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A question of stopping

Posted on May 5, 2009 by

Sometimes you just have to stop. Sometimes you have to stop and listen and ask and listen. Sometimes you need questions. Simple questions. Questions of few syllables and deep thought. When was the last time you stopped? That’s an easy … Continue reading →

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too busy for Easter

Posted on April 10, 2009 by

We work hard for Easter, those of us who work for churches. We plan extra services. We make services extra special. We worry about signage and supplies. We get all consumed. We schedule Good Friday off. And then many of … Continue reading →

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A break from obligation

Posted on January 24, 2009 by

I was thinking the other day about how God provided the manna for the Israelite in the wilderness. Okay, so I don’t know exactly how he did it. But I do know that he provided exactly the right amount for … Continue reading →

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