There is just something about the sun. When Jenny and I are on vacation, we chase sunsets. We might see more sunsets in one week while on vacation than the rest of the year. It's amazing how much hope a sunrise brings and how much peace comes with a sunset. I wonder if we were created to see a day's beginning and end more than we do in today's culture. Are you feeling weary today? Find a place to watch the sunset tonight. Do it with someone you love and watch how much peace it can bring.Have you had any thoughts or reflections on rest since we have started this series? If so, please respond to this email and let me know your thoughts.Have a great week. 

Articles for the Week

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Emotional Baggage: Which Emotion Is Dragging You Down

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5 Ways We Seek Rest But Don't Get It

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What If Ready Was the New Busy?

The Podcast

I've got a new project in the works. As part of this series, I'm recording a supplemental podcast with counselors to talk about the psychological and emotional implications of rest. Want a sneak peek of the first episode? Listen Here.

Here is the second sermon in our Be Human series. It focuses on three things we often don't consider as sources of exhaustion--what we are doing wrong, what we are holding on to, and what is holding on to us.