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Rest from Religion (Matthew 11)

March 19, 2014 By Seth Leave a Comment

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Religion is wearying.  No matter how hard I try to be perfect or to live up to God's standards of holiness, I fall far short.  The sacrifices I bring only last for a day, and it's almost as if the harder I try, the less likely I am to actually get God's attention.  Religion is ... [Continue Reading]

March 19, 2014 7:52 pm Seth Leave a Comment

Making Room for Rest (Exodus 30-31)

September 11, 2013 By Seth Leave a Comment

‘Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you. Anyone who desecrates it is to be put to death; those who do any work on that day must be cut off from their people. (Exodus 31:14) Is taking a day off really so important to God that a person should be put to death for violating the command?  Apparently so.  The real question is: why?  The answer is a little complex, but ... [Continue Reading]

September 11, 2013 11:02 pm Seth Leave a Comment

Seth is a pastor, author, and speaker who lives in Batesville, Indiana. He is married to Kari, and they have a daughter, Madelyn.

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