Christian Rest in a Hurry-Driven Life
Feeling exhausted by hurry and striving? Discover what Scripture teaches about Christian rest and how Jesus offers true rest for weary hearts.
Do you feel the need for speed?
Feeling worn out by hurry, striving, and the pressure to keep doing more? In this episode of Unwrapping Rest, Dawn Tolbert explores what Scripture says about Christian rest, anxiety, and finding true rest in Jesus.
Mini Moment: Join the Song of the Heavens (Psalm 19)
Linger over Psalm 19 and join the song of creation as it points us to the goodness of God and the sweetness of His Word.
When Waiting on God is Really Fear
Sometimes what we call waiting on God is wisdom—but sometimes it’s fear. Learn how to discern the difference and take your next faithful step with courage.
When Waiting on God Is Really Fear | Peace Won’t Always Come Before the Step
Is it wisdom… or fear? In this episode, Dawn explores how we sometimes call it “waiting on God” when what we really need is courage to take the next faithful step.
Raising an Ebenezer: Remembering God’s Help
Reflect on the biblical meaning of Ebenezer from 1 Samuel 7—a stone of remembrance that testified, “Til now, the Lord has helped us.” Before moving forward, Scripture invites us to pause, look back, and remember God’s faithfulness.
Raising an Ebenezer: Remembering God’s Help
What does it mean to “raise an Ebenezer”? Looking at Samuel’s stone of remembrance reminds us that before we rush toward what’s next, it’s good to pause and remember the God who has faithfully brought us this far.
Hope and New Mercies: A Reflection on Lamentations 3
As a new year begins, this Mini Moment reflects on Lamentations 3 and the practice of calling truth to mind. Rooted in God’s unfailing faithfulness and mercies that are new every morning, it invites us to choose hope, wait quietly, and move forward resting, not striving.
Mini Moment: This I Call to Mind
This reflection on Lamentations 3 invites us to call truth to mind and choose hope as we begin a new year. Grounded in God’s faithfulness and new mercies, it offers space to pause, pray, and step forward resting, not striving.
The Only Hope That Matters
When life feels stormy and out of control, hope can seem far away. In this reflection on Matthew 14, Dawn Tolbert shares how Peter’s cry—“Lord, save me”—points us to the only lasting source of peace and rest: keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.
