Another way God helped to lighten my load was through other people. As He changed my heart, I began to let others in, which also provided a different kind of rest.
Lessons From the Pit
In a continuation from my last post, I share more of the specific lessons that were robbing me of the rest for my soul that Jesus offers.
Check Your Yoke: How Jesus Gives Us True Rest
Lessons from the gentle and lowly one.
Three Ideas For Sleepless Nights
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we cannot sleep. How might we find rest during these seasons?
How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is not as easy as it sounds. This post highlights some ideas to get good rest at night so we can better receive God’s deeper rest for our souls.
Good Gifts, Not Gods
While self-care may make sense when you’re burned out, they need to be received as gifts, not gods.
Mom Burnout and True Rest in Christ
In this new series, we will explore what true rest in God looks like, especially in the harder seasons of life.
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