Category: Practices
-
“Be” Quiet
I’m not 100% sure why, but more and more I find myself craving times of silence, stillness and solitude. Now if you mention this to my wife Tammy, she will laugh when I put my name, and the words silence and stillness in the same sentence. According to her I am not a quiet man.…
-
True Rest
This past month I took a brief hiatus from writing and posting weekly blogs to spend some focused time evaluating, reviewing and refining the purpose, priority and future direction of The Rest Stop. I wanted to make certain I am remaining true to the cause I believe so strongly in and make any needed course…
-
No wood…No fire
“Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops. A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood. Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart.” (Proverbs 26:21-22) In other words, “No wood…No Fire.” Another proverb says, even a fool who keeps silent is considered…
-
The “What If” Rabbit Holes
Few things rob me more of mental rest, emotional well-being, and peace, consuming extraordinary amounts of time and energy, hijacking my mind, resulting in worry, anxiety, and stress than the “what if” rabbit holes of life. As human beings we seem to be hard wired and have a default setting, where our minds tend to…
-
Well, that was embarrassing!
With about five minutes left while teaching Sunday’s second service, I suddenly felt flush and clammy, but had the presence of mind to ask someone to come up because I thought I might pass out. Too late! Just as two guys came up behind me, they caught me from behind as I fainted. I didn’t…
-
You’ve got to know when to hold’em know when to fold’em.
In 1978 “The Gambler”, by singer Kenny Rogers, was a number 1 country hit, and achieved mainstream success on the pop charts at a time when country songs rarely crossed over. At first glance the lyrics aren’t particularly appealing nor seem meaningful. However, a closer look at references to the game of poker and how…
-
Retirement is a Ridiculous Pursuit!
In the current presidential election cycle much discussion has centered around the chronological age of the candidates, implying they are too old to serve. Quite frankly, instead of focusing on the chronological age of a candidate, I’m much more concerned about their conduct and character. That said, there are certainly times when age can impact…
-
Anyone want less in life?
Do you want the most out of life? Does anyone get up in the morning and say, “I think I want less in life?” Sound like trick question? It’s not intended to be. There is quite a distinction though between the phrase “I want the most out of life” and “I want less in life.”…
-
Why am I opening this cover?
If there is one thing that distracts us more than just about anything else these days, it’s our smart phones. The amount of time we spend on our devices, the incessant “dings” and notifications have become a nuisance, mind numbing, and quite frankly rather nauseating. (You may not believe this, but I’m not kidding.) As…
-
Are you experiencing financial rest?
How often do you think about money? Weekly, daily, hourly? Is the amount of time you think, worry, or stress about finances robbing you of peace, joy, energy, focus, purpose, and even sleep? Are you experiencing financial rest? In my journey toward greater rest and life balance, I must confess that I still spend far…
The Rest Stop 