answering the call to restful living; with joy
You rule! You’ve probably heard that phrase before, but if not – it is a common slang that is used when someone has done something praiseworthy. It’s another way of saying “you’re awesome”. It’s also used to show appreciation, similar to saying “you’re the best”. This came to mind as I was thinking about the word …
Have you been hurt and find it challenging to love that person in return? Has God placed someone “different” in your midst? Congratulations! You’ve been handed a marvellous gift. When I saw the latest printable by @kristina.proffitt, called “Love Like Jesus”, I immediately saw a cross where the cards met. Then, the speaker at our …
I’ve been lingering in the Ephesians study by @hellojillsky for @illustratedfaith for the past couple weeks, paused here with the reminder that God the Father gave His Beloved so that we would also be His… In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise …
Well, I’ve received my assignment for whatever time I’m given in 2026 and it is this – to Steward, i.e. carefully and responsibly manage what is entrusted to me. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace 1 Peter 4:10 I spent many months …
My day started off as one of those days. You know them – when the day just isn’t going how you’d prefer and you want to grumble. I would’ve preferred a solid night’s sleep, thank you very much! I would’ve preferred to not have bleary eyes when I have to do computer work. I would’ve …
I’m closing out the Rest Here devotional with one major takeaway: The answer to every question, need and desire, is Jesus Christ. This is my fourth and final entry for “Rest Here” – the October 2025 devotional by Illustrated Faith, written by @kristina.proffitt. In “Rest Here”, Kristina encourages us to enter into God’s rest; to …