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Dear ,
On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation. Genesis 2:2-3 (NLT)
Isn't summertime supposed to be a time for relaxing? Then why does it seem that everything is non-stop, go, go, go? There's grass to mow, kids to shuttle, vacations to pack and unpack, and countless activities that keep us busy, busy, busy!
It is important in all of that busyness to remember that God gave us an example, and a commandment, concerning taking a break from work. All work with no rest depletes our energy and makes us ineffective in the work we think we need to do 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In just a short amount of time, without taking time to rest and refresh, we can find ourselves burned out and weary. When we fail to take time to relax we may also find ourselves becoming irritable, cynical, and unpleasant to be around. Our Christian witness suffers as well if we don't take the time to unwind, meditate and commune with God.
Ask yourself these questions and if you find that you are not taking time to truly unwind and care for your spirit do something about it before the summer is over and you've missed an opportunity for some much needed refreshment.
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When was the last time you truly rested from your work, whether at the office, school, home, or even at church?
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What has the Lord revealed to you about your busyness? In what ways do you need to learn to relax?
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Make time for some relaxation this week! Think of one thing you can do to enjoy God's creation-then do it! Perhaps you can turn your thoughts into worship by writing a poem or composing a song about the experience.
for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Hebrews 4:10 (NLT)
Blessings,
Steve <><
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The Best Yes
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Learn to find and play the role God wants most for you to play, not the ones you feel pressured into playing for the sake of others or even our sense of accomplishment and worth.
Most of us spend a lot of our lives figuring out when to say yes and when to say no. How to manage our time, reduce stress, do our best for our families, find a little space for "me." But we don't find space for our souls until we learn to step past the yes and no of daily decisions and seek a third option: the best yes.
The best yes is the choice that shapes all our other choices. (And our choices determine the direction of our lives.) It's what allows us to play our necessary parts in God's plan, to spend our energy and focus our passion on the assignments that really are ours. It allows us to be there for the moments we shouldn't miss, pursue the calling our souls pulse to fulfill, give the love we were born to offer.
How do we learn to say that best yes? It requires honesty. Imagination. Attention. Trust. Humility. Practice--lots of practice. And wisdom. The best yes is really all about wisdom--learning to make truly wise decisons. And that's the heart of this book.
"I want us to become powerfully effective decision makers," writes Lysa Terkeurst. "Because then we will live powerfully effective lives. And spend our souls doing powerfully effective work to the glory of God." With her signature mix of transparency, Scripture-laced insight, and "been there" humor, she suggests usable strategies for choosing wisely and encourages us all to shout and whisper our own best yes to life, day by decision-making day.
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Prayer Fatigue
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If you find prayer to be draining and at times a disappointing activity, you may be suffering from a condition known as prayer fatigue.
While not a real medical condition, years of speaking and answering questions from a live audience has helped nationally recognized prayer leader Jennifer Kennedy Dean discover it is a widespread spiritual condition. Prayer Fatigue takes a look at each of the ten symptoms of this spiritual disease and offers practical and scriptural remedies to revitalize your prayer life.
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Books of the MONTH - ONLY $5.00 ea.
July 2015
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Any "Love Finds You" series
in the store
The only thing worse than being a spinster is being a twice-jilted spinster. At twenty-five, Catherine Morgan is hardly an old maid but shes given up on marriage and instead manages the familys general store in the small town of Revenge, Ohio. Bound by a promise to care for her three sisters until they marry, shell do anything it takes to keep them safe. However, the towns sheriff has evidence that may stand in the way of her sisters happiness and her own. Revenge can be stronger than love. Will a vow for vengeance arrest Catherines third chance for love?
As the rest of the nation is embroiled in Civil War, the Amana Colonies remain peaceful. Amalie Wiese arrives in the newly built village of Amana in 1863 only to find that her betrothed, Friedrich, has left to fight with the Union army. Amalie tries to overcome her worries as she sets up a communal kitchen. She hopes that working alongside Friedrichs best friend will provide some comfort, but Matthias is abrupt and cold. Little does Amalie know that Matthias has been in love with her since childhood but will not betray Friedrich by pursuing her friendship. When Matthias himself leaves for the battlefront to deliver supplies to the soldiers, war wages in Amalies own heart. Will love claim victory?
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July Top Ten Christian Lists
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July, 2015 TOP TEN LISTS
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Some Parting Fun...
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A telephone sales person makes a call to an unknown prospect and
a very small, very soft, very quiet, and obviously young person
answers the phone.
Sales person: Hello, may I speak to the man of the house please?
Youngster: (whispering) No, he's busy.
Sales person: Well then, can I please speak to your mother?
Youngster: (in a whisper) She's busy too.
Sales person: I see, how about your brother? Can I speak to him?
Youngster: (whispering) No. He's busy too.
Sales person: (losing patience) Is your sister there? Can I talk to her?
Youngster: (in a whisper) She's busy too.
Sales person: ( by now quite exasperated) What are all these people
doing that keeps them so busy?!!!
Youngster: (still whispering) Looking for me.
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| Daily Bible Reading Plan | | Thy Word is A Lamp Unto my Feet |  | | Read through the Bible chronologically in one year. Follow the daily reading plan found in each week's newsletter. | | JULY - 2015 | | Sunday | 19 | Isaiah 31-34 | | Monday | 20 | Isaiah 35-36 | | Tuesday | 21 | Isaiah 37-39 * Psalm 76 | | Wednesday | 22 | Isaiah 40-43 | | Thursday | 23 | Isaiah 44-48 | | Friday | 24 | 2 Kings 18:9-19:37 * Psalm 46 - Psalm 80 * Psalm 135 | | Saturday | 25 | Isaiah 49-53 |
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Do You Know Christ?
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"Today is the Day For Salvation!"
If you do not know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, please do not put off today this Great Gift from God.
You can know today beyond a shadow of a doubt where you will spend eternity. The simple facts and steps found here can give you a peace beyond all understanding, and 100% assuredness of where you will spend eternity.
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