I've been changing my mind on rest. I used to think the more I could get done the better. After all are we not told to not waste our life? But I no longer think that is how God sees it. From the very beginning, rest was built into the rhythm of life. It’s not optional. It’s essential.
No matter who we are—rich or poor, famous or unknown, successful by the world’s standards or not—we’re all headed to the same final destination. Life ends for everyone. The clock is ticking, whether we want to acknowledge it or not. And when it’s all said and done, the size of your bank account or the number of followers you had won't matter one bit.
We only get one life. Let’s not waste it staring at screens while real life passes us by. Let’s choose real connection. Let’s invest in relationships that matter.
Marriage is about unity, not uniformity. While the Bible calls for oneness in marriage—“the two shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24)—it doesn’t mean every part of your life must be merged into one indistinguishable pile. One area where couples often face tension is money. And while it may seem countercultural—or even unromantic—to keep separate checking accounts in marriage, there are strong reasons to consider it, both practically and biblically.
Explaining the Gospel to a child isn’t about dumbing it down—it’s about breaking it down. Children don’t need a theology degree to understand Jesus. What they need is simple truth, spoken with love and clarity.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you share the Gospel with a 5-year-old:
