Posts Tagged ‘rest’
The Rest of Easter
I love the beautiful sound of birds chirping as they break the morning silence. Not the kind of caw that a rooster makes – that gives a whole new meaning to “rude awakening.” They are called “Song Sparrows” and their music marks the beginning of Spring in my corner of southwestern Ontario. These birds, while acting…
Read MoreUse Sleep To Attack Stress
For many of us, the Fall feel like the beginning of a new year, making it the perfect time to talk about our stress, and start making forming new habits to combat it. We know that it’s going to come. Stress and anxiety are at an all time high in our culture, yet we often…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving from See Hear Love
“Happy Thanksgiving!” If you are like us, you might be having a little more trouble saying that this year. This fall has been marked by so many sad world events: hurricanes, earthquakes, terrorism, political divide, and joy-filled concerts ending in massacre. So many people are struggling personally with sickness, depression, the death of a loved…
Read MoreAfter the Storm
When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. – Mark 4:39 It was a milestone birthday for Yonge Street Mission CEO Angie Draskovic. And having just come through a season of trials, she wanted to celebrate. She,…
Read MoreMake This Summer About Rest
Make This Summer About Rest by Jen Lawrence By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.” – Genesis 2:2 Around this time of year, one of my favourite passages from scripture is Mark 6:30-31: The apostles gathered around Jesus…
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