September Series: Rest So far in this series, we have focused on physical rest—why our bodies need it and how we can intentionally make room for Sabbath. But have you ever stopped working physically while your mind continued working overtime? Your body may be lying in bed while your thoughts race through tomorrow’s responsibilities. You may be sitting quietly while replaying a difficult conversation, anticipating what could go wrong, or trying to solve a problem that has no i

I have always loved the picture of the Lord preparing a table for us in the presence of our enemies. He does not always remove us from the battle before He feeds us. Sometimes the enemies are still present. The circumstances are still difficult. The accusations are still being hurled. The uncertainty has not yet cleared. Yet right there, in the middle of it all, the Lord prepares a place for us to sit. He spreads the table with everything we need—His presence, His peace, His