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Do You Have to be Perfect?
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope...
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Trusting that God Sees
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what...
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An Easy Load
“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.” 1 John 5:3 I am a perfectionist, type A perso...
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Learning to Be Still
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only be still.” Exodus 14:14 What is it that makes being still so hard? We live in such a fast-paced world, w...
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Trusting God With Your Sleep
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 I currently have a three year old who has a hard time ...
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Who Is In the Boat
“A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disci...
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Jesus Cares for Our Rest
“The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they di...
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Resting > Striving
“Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how i...
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The Need to Be Perfect
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 The pressures of society a...
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Crawling into Bed
“Come to me, all who labor and heavy laden, and I will give you rest… for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” Matt...