Category: Preliminary Series
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Aggravated and ticked at God
I mentioned in an earlier post that over the past four years I have studied the Scriptures and read thirty-five books and numerous other writings about rest and life balance. References to rest and life balance are found throughout the Old and New Testaments. Certainly, the Author of life is our final authority on this…
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Step two – Join the Resistance!
Remember the Star Wars movies? There was the constant call to join the resistance against the First Order and the Evil Empire. One of the most valuable gifts I’ve ever received was from one of my mentors Dr. Ted Place. For my birthday in January of 1998, he presented me with a book by Chuck…
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Step one, Be brutally honest!
In the last Rest Stop I mentioned two steps you must take if you’re going to experience rest and life balance. Our focus for this post is on step one. To achieve a restful and balanced life you must first recognize and admit you don’t have one. About 5 years ago I thought I was…
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Setting your sails toward the shores of rest
“Hey babe I’m going to start writing a blog to help others learn about rest and balance in their lives” (Cue: loud laughter coming from my wife Tammy). Me: “No really, I’m serious.” Tammy: “You, telling others how to rest and relax? Now that’s funny. Can you even spell those words? ” Ok, ok, I…
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Do you long for balance in your life?
Are you exhausted? Overwhelmed? Lacking focus? Running on fumes, unable to say NO or set boundaries? Do you long for balance in your life? You are not alone. Welcome to The Rest Stop, my name is Ralf. The above phrases have characterized my life more often than I care to admit. This is not how…
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