God established a rhythm of work and rest for humanity (Genesis 2:1-3). And Jesus clearly taught that the sabbath was made for man (Mark 2:27). It was established for our good and for our benefit. Practicing sabbath is important for a plethora of reasons. It allows us maintain proper mental and physical rest. It forces us to humble ourselves an … [Read more...]

As we start into another year and enter back into the schedule, we face a tremendous cultural pressure toward busyness. Kevin DeYoung wrote about this in his book Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book for a (Really) Big Problem. There are music lessons, sporting events, social gatherings and extracurricular school activities. The list goes on and … [Read more...]