By Lucy Peppiatt2023-07-03T13:30:00
Our resident systematic theologian Lucy Peppiatt unpacks the New Testament’s teaching on rest
Summer’s here. And summer often means some kind of rest: a holiday, picnics, days out by the sea, sitting in the garden or the park just enjoying some sun (here’s hoping!)
Even if we don’t live and work around school or university terms, the end of July and August feel different from the rest of the year. Cities are emptier, people email less, church rotas are pared back. It feels like a relief in lots of ways just to work to a different rhythm. But whatever the summer holds for us, it may be that we don’t get the rest we feel we need. Rest isn’t something that comes naturally to many of us and, strangely, it often needs to be re-learnt as we get older. And if you’re a busy person with a strong sense of responsibility and no off-switch, it needs to be intentionally practised!
Register FREE or SIGN IN HERE if you are a subscriber, a registered user, or if you already have a login for another Premier website
It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account and unlock these benefits:
Want more? Subscribe today and get UNLIMITED ACCESS!
Get more free content register today or sign in now
2023-07-31T14:33:00Z By Chris Jervis
Has there ever been a time when Christian leaders have needed to rest in God more? Rev Chris Jervis offers this encouragement from Jesus to lay down their heavy burdens
2024-10-22T18:00:00Z By Chine McDonald
If you want to pass on faith, it needs to be actions, not just words, says Chine McDonald
2024-10-18T12:00:00Z By Paul Valler
Rupert Shortt’s new book offers a solid critique of today’s secular culture and a penetrating analysis of the problems facing Christian faith today. But it’s also deeply hopeful about the future, says Paul Valler
2024-09-27T15:13:00Z By Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas shares his most embarrassing moment
2024-09-27T14:48:00Z By Natalie Williams
It’s sometimes easier to feed someone than grieve with them, says Natalie Williams. But Jesus asks us to do both
2024-09-27T14:31:00Z By David Instone-Brewer
Sin has imprisoned us in a fallen world, says David Instone-Brewer. But one day, Jesus will return to set the captives free
Site powered by Webvision Cloud