What God Really Meant When He Ordained You Rest

What God Really Meant When He Ordained You Rest by DON COLBERT for Charisma News As with all living things, you need to rest. Sleeping is not the only kind of rest you need. Your digestive system and other organs need a rest from their work as well. This understanding of the human need for rest is not new to mankind. God introduced the principle of a Sabbath rest to His ancient Jewish nation. It is one of the Ten Commandments (Ex. 20:8). Israel was given specific instructions regarding this…

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My Most Reliable Ministry Tool: Keeping My Mouth Shut

My Most Reliable Ministry Tool: Keeping My Mouth Shut by CHRIS NYE for Christianity Today In a world of noise, people need us to listen with God’s ears. I was only 21 years old when a family asked if they could meet with me to discuss how their marital difficulties were affecting their teenage daughter and son. At the time, I had “pastor” in my title, but I wasn’t yet married and certainly didn’t have any children. As I read the email, I wondered why they contacted me. I was…

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