Biblical rest

How to find rest in Jesus when you're weary. Rest is something our bodies need. And not only our bodies, but our minds, our emotions, and our spirits. Rest is crucial to our physical, emotion, and mental health. For many of us, rest is something we long for.

Life can be exhausting but it doesn't have to be. God has promised to take all of our burdens and in exchange give us rest. Sometimes we have a hard time seeing God's promises fulfilled in our lives, not because they aren't available but because we aren't aware of them. Hosea 4:6 says, "My people

How We’re Learning by Brenda Pace A peek into my journal: “This morning I sit in silence. The banishment of spoken word will not last all day, but for these...

I'm pleased to announce the first of three installments written by the talented Lauren Jacques, intern at The Peaceful Haven. The Biblical Principle of Rest

In this devotional Bible study, I'm walking you through the question, "What does the bible say about rest?" as a busy mom-entrepreneur.

Joshua on Instagram: "Happy Sunday! // “Restorative Rest” - An Original Villanelle Poem When life gets busy, it can be difficult for me to make the time to truly rest. Yet rest is so important, and biblical! Not only are we designed by God to work from a place of rest, but I’ve come to realize in my own life that I’m able to best serve others when I’m well rested. From observing the gift of Sabbath, to even simply getting enough sleep so it’s easier to be life-giving in conversation and a…

True intimacy with God will only come when we learn to be quiet. Meditate on the following Bible verses as you seek stillness and rest in God's presence.

How could you unhurry your soul? Try one or more of these activiities...

I've been wanting to write this post for awhile, knowing "self-care" is a trendy topic in mommy-circles and beyond. As a pregnant mother running after a toddler, I totally relate to the yearning for stillness, quiet, and relaxation! And yet I wrestle with it. The word "self" in the term has taken me aback a

You can have peace and rest when you know the Lord is fighting your battles. It's in God's hands, rest in Him.