"Pokie" - Willamina Pocahontas Newell - This beautiful little Corgie is the newest member of the Newell family. Very soon, Dr Pepper, will get to pass off his guard dog duties to this vicious pedigree!

A little R&R

Why is it that we feel guilty when we slow down? Yeah, I know that sometimes we go way too slow - laziness is a vice - but most of the time we go way too fast - and too long - before we take a break.

God meant it when He told His children to "sabbath" and we would do well to both cherish and honor sabbath times. (Sunday church doesn't count as Sabbath for Pastors!)

I've been watching a half dozen pigeons fluttering down from the roof onto the stone in the pool to enjoy the cool water. God seems to be taking pretty good care of His birds, why can't we trust Him to do the same for us and simply rest in His goodness?

There will be plenty of time for work...never enough time to rest. Hebrews chapter four would make a pretty good read right now: "God's promise of entering his place of rest still stands...For this Good News - that God has prepared a place of rest..." (Hebrews 4:1-2)

(Marvin, thanks for the use of your home!)