The Purpose in Pain
by Thomas Cheevers on June 17th, 2025
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28Sometimes we view our pain as evidence that God has abandoned us or that we've somehow failed Him. But what if we're looking at it all wrong? What if our deepest hurts are actually invitations to experience God's presence in a profound way? Like a master crafts... Read More
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Designed for Joy
by Thomas Cheevers on June 16th, 2025
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18 Have you ever looked at a beautiful painting and noticed how each brushstroke serves a purpose? Similarly, when God created us, He designed us with intention and purpose - for joy, peace, and communion with Him. Our hearts naturally ache when we experience anything less than this divine design. Just l... Read More
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Living From Rest
by Thomas Cheevers on June 14th, 2025
“Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for God’s people. For the person who has entered His rest has rested from his own works… Let us then make every effort to enter that rest…” - Hebrews 4:9–11“Remain in Me, and I in you... The one who remains in Me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without Me.” - John 15:4–5Let’s be real—rest is easy to talk about and hard to live. It’s o... Read More
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Redefining Rest, Redefining Worth
by Thomas Cheevers on June 13th, 2025
“Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest…” - Matthew 11:28–30“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people…” - Colossians 3:23–24“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.” - Matthew 6:33Here's something we don't often think about... Rest isn’t a pit stop. I... Read More
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Rest Looks Like Being With Him
by Thomas Cheevers on June 12th, 2025
“Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest... You will find rest for your souls.” - Matthew 11:28–30“You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You.” - Isaiah 26:3–4“Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God… will guar... Read More
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Who’s Really Leading Your Life?
by Thomas Cheevers on June 11th, 2025
“This is what the Lord says: Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” - Jeremiah 6:16“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know Him, and He will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5–6“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, hol... Read More
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