The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 23:1-3 The beginning of this pastoral Psalm conjures up a picturesque setting. Lush meadows ... read more
A True Utopia: God’s Hope for You
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice. Each will be like a hiding place from the wind, a shelter from the storm, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land. Isaiah 32:1-2 A ruler who brings shelter, streams of water, ... read more
An Every Day Sabbath
The difference between living shackled to the law or free in grace? The Sabbath Lifestyle. Just because Christ has come and inaugurated the New Covenant doesn't mean we can toss the Sabbath to the roadside. The rhythm of Sabbath is woven into the creation of this world. A principle as old as the ... read more
Resting in His Provision
“The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing.” Psalm 23:1 Because of His authority, because of his power, because of his absolute love… I lack nothing. By His grace, in his mercy, through his redemption… I lack nothing. Following His guidance – in the darkness or alongside the quiet waters… I ... read more
Resting in His Continuous Action
When I played basketball in high school we used to do this drill called continuous action. It was a three on three full court drill in which after you had completed offense, you ran off the court, and three more of your team would run in to play defense against the other team. And so you popped in ... read more
Resting in Joy
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place. 1 Chronicles 16:27 Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." ... read more
The Rest of Tubing Down God’s River
When you’ve had a long day and you want to rest, what do you do? Put your feet up? Read a book? Watch TV? Chat on the phone? Rest, to us, often means changing our activity from more strenuous to less or non-strenuous. If we were cooking, laundering, or doing chores around the house, rest means a sit ... read more