One way to acknowledge God is to rest. Dr. John Walker has said, “A good night’s rest is way overrated.” Indeed, there are valid reasons for not being able to sleep well (see 2 Corinthians 11:27). Fred Craddock observed, “Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is go to bed.” Sabbath was part of […]
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Have you ever said those words? I got a ticket for game two of the World Series in 1990 when the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Oakland A’s on their way to a four-game sweep. As a lifelong Reds fan I found their 2-1 victory so satisfying that I don’t mind if […]
Do you feel like you never stop chasing the Sabbath? Do you often feel so close to reaching a time of rest, prayer, and conversation with the Lord only to realize the finish line moved 10 steps ahead? Unexpected situations occur such as a sick child, broken pipe, friend in need, or feeling of inadequacy […]
Why did Jesus fast? When Jesus joined John in the wilderness of Judea, two surprising events occurred. He was baptized by John in the Jordan River then the Spirit of God drove him into the wilderness to meet the devil. We might expect Jesus to join John in a preaching campaign to lead Israel to […]
Our laughter and our tears display our hearts, but our calendars and checkbooks display our priorities. God wanted his people to get first things first. This principle related to every category of their lives. A reoccurring phrase in the book of Leviticus is, “I am the Lord.” God’s peoples’ conduct was inextricably linked to God’s […]
