Is there hope for single parents and blended families to experience true joy and peace - to find rest and strength in the midst of the journey In this session Chip is joined by his wife Theresa to share her story of single parenthood and how God carried her through that difficult time in her life Whether you're a single parent a blended family or just someone looking for a little encouragement you'll want to listen to this hope-filled message Main PointsA story of hope and restoration - Ruth - Single parenting - principles and practiceMake your relationship with Christ [... more]

Nine-year-old Dan Gill arrived with his best friend Archie at their classmate rsquo s birthday party When the mother of the birthday boy saw Archie however she refused him entry ldquo There aren rsquo t enough chairs rdquo she insisted Dan offered to sit on the floor to make room for his friend who was Black but the mother said no Dejected Dan left their presents with her and returned home with Archie the sting of his friend rsquo s rejection searing his heart Now decades later Dan is a schoolteacher who keeps one empty chair in his classroom When [... more]

In his book Margin Dr Richard Swenson writes ldquo We must have some room to breathe We need freedom to think and permission to heal Our relationships are being starved to death by velocity Our children lay wounded on the ground run over by our high-speed good intentions Is God now pro-exhaustion Doesn rsquo t He lead people beside the still waters anymore Who plundered those wide-open spaces of the past and how can we get them back rdquo Swenson says we need some quiet fertile ldquo land rdquo in life where we can rest in God and meet with [... more]

ldquo I measure every Grief I meet rdquo the nineteenth-century poet Emily Dickinson wrote ldquo With narrow probing eyes ndash I wonder if It weighs like Mine ndash Or has an Easier size rdquo The poem is a moving reflection on how people carry the unique ways they rsquo ve been wounded throughout their lives Dickinson concludes almost hesitantly with her only solace the ldquo piercing Comfort rdquo of seeing at Calvary her own wounds reflected in the Savior rsquo s ldquo Still fascinated to presume That Some ndash are like my own ndash rdquo The book of Revelation describes [... more]

Retired teacher Debbie Stephens Browder is on a mission to convince as many people as possible to plant trees The reason Heat Extreme heat in the United States is the number-one weather-related cause of death In response Stephens Browder says ldquo I rsquo m starting with trees rdquo The canopy of heat protection that trees provide is one significant way to protect communities Stephens Browder explains ldquo It rsquo s life or death It rsquo s not just about beautifying the community It rsquo s about saving lives rdquo The fact that shade isn rsquo t just refreshing but potentially [... more]

Researchers in Fujian China wanted to help intensive care unit ICU patients sleep more soundly They measured the effects of sleep aids on test subjects in a simulated ICU environment complete with bright hospital-grade lighting and audio recordings of machines beeping and nurses talking Their research showed that tools like sleep masks and ear plugs improved their subjects rsquo rest But they acknowledged that for truly sick patients in a real ICU peaceful sleep would still be hard to come by When our world is troubled how can we find rest Scripture rsquo s clear there rsquo s peace for [... more]

In November a riot broke out in Staffordshire England to protest against the gospel message Charles Wesley was preaching It seems Charles and his brother John were changing some longstanding church traditions and that was too much for many of the townsfolk When John Wesley heard about the riot he hurried to Staffordshire to help his brother Soon an unruly crowd surrounded the place where John was staying Courageously he met face to face with their leaders speaking with them so serenely that one by one their anger was assuaged John Wesley rsquo s gentle and quiet spirit calmed a [... more]

Anne the lead character in the Anne of Green Gables stories longed for a family Orphaned she had lost hope of ever finding a place to call home But then she learned that an older man named Matthew and his sister Marilla would take her in On the buggy ride to their home Anne apologized for chattering on and on but Matthew a quiet man said ldquo You can talk as much as you like I don rsquo t mind rdquo This was music to Anne rsquo s ears She felt no one had ever wanted her around much less [... more]

Dane speaks about how the theology of God being Gentle and Lowly and refers to Matthew - Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls For my yoke is easy and my burden is light God is gentle and lowly he is way down next to me at my worst and gentle in his heart How can we translate the same gentleness and lowliness in our families [... more]

Cacophony That's a great word No it's not a drink at Starbucks It's a mixture of harsh discordant sounds It's the sound of being stuck in a New York City traffic jam Our lives are like a cacophony sometimes maybe they're sounds maybe they're discordant thoughts or such a collision of priorities and urgencies that we just need some peace and quiet Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie shows where they're found they're found at the foot of Jesus View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com What do Jesus's warnings in Matthew mean How do I find rest when I feel like I am experiencing spiritual warfare My wife and I have stopped attending church and I don't feel that bad about it and this surprises me Do I have to be apart of a church Is it ever wrong to keep praying for something to happen There are a couple things that I have been praying for for years now and I'm wondering if God just wants me to stop praying for [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com I am a convicted felon I know that Jesus has forgiven me for my past sins but even after paying my due to society it seems that I am forever marked by my past How can I find rest when every day society reminds me of my past sins What is Lent and why do some churches practice it and others do not When did Israelites become Hebrews How do I deal with regret Sometimes it can feel overwhelming and prevent me from seeking the Lord I [... more]

Medical experts attest to the benefits of a good night s sleep or a vacation While beneficial for the body though these steps won t solve spiritual exhaustion Join us on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg teaches us how to find rest for our souls Listen [... more]

What is Jesus really like Today Sinclair Ferguson presents Christ as the One in whom burdened souls may finally find rest Get 'A Little Book on the Christian Life' and a Digital Download of 'The Light of the World' London Conference https gift renewingyourmind org the-light-of-the-world Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Revival is the natural result of an encounter with God Whenever God's Word exposes us for who we truly are and we respond by confessing our sins to Him that is when our hearts find restoration As Stephen will remind us today repentance is the road to revolution--and there is no alternate route [... more]

Jeremiah says This is what the Lord says 'Stand at the crossroads and look ask for the ancient paths ask where the good way is and walk in it and you will find rest for your souls ' A lot of people planning for long-term care don't ask where the good way is This week Hans and Robby discuss misconceptions or urban legends surrounding how Medicaid pays for long-term care While Medicaid will pay for long-term care it takes a lot to get to this point and giving away all your money is not going to automatically qualify Medicaid-paid long-term [... more]

Come and Find Rest Message Support the show [... more]