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The High Cost of Busyness

August 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

Focus

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...]

Filed Under: Pastor Jeff's Weekly Tagged With: Busyness, Christian Living, Sabbath

The Discipline of Rest

April 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

Rest

After 23 years of service here at FHBC, the congregation has graciously granted me a 12-week sabbatical for rest and renewal. So this Sunday will be my last time with you for a few months. We will certainly have opportunity to interact with many of you at the grocery store, at graduation open houses, at youth sporting events and at weddings. But I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastor Jeff's Weekly Tagged With: Rest, Sabbath

The Gift of Sabbath

July 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

Relaxing on the Sabbath

Our family schedule just seems to become more of a challenge with each passing year. There are so many possible activities and service opportunities to be involved in. We have had to become very intentional to maintain white space on our calendar. Down time doesn’t just happen. We have to plan for it. It is good for us to remember that God … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastor Jeff's Weekly Tagged With: Christian Living, Rest, Sabbath

The Cost of Busyness

January 8, 2017 Leave a Comment

Busyness

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...]

Filed Under: Pastor Jeff's Weekly Tagged With: Busyness, Christian Living, Sabbath

Blue or Blessed? Exodus 20:8-11 (the 4th commandment)

July 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

Set apart, different, holy

Text: Exodus 20:8-11 Introduction No other gods No carved image No misuse of the divine name Remember the Sabbath What does it involve? It is to be a day that is set apart, distinct, different from the other six days of the week. it is a day specifically devoted to God. It has communal implications. It brings about a radical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sermon Recaps Tagged With: Sabbath, The Ten Commandments

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