Summary: All growth comes from rest! If that's true then no wonder the new covenant sought first to establish us in God's love by ending any illusions that we had to earn it. It also explains why religion unwittingly pushes us away from God even while it claims to bring us closer. Wayne combs through some recent articles about the brokenness of religion as it seeks to press us into conformity and why so many people, including pastors, are rejecting our religious institutions. Then he plays an audio clip that explains the importance of love setting us at rest, which is critical to all growth--spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Podcast Links: Why Do So Many Pastors Leave the Church? Lifeway Statistics Washington Post Commentary: Church Shouldn't Be This Hard Video Clip: Why Children Need Rest from the video series, Relationship Matters The God Journey 2013 RSS feed Please keep our friends in Kenya in your hearts and prayers as God gives you grace. The need there is great. Add your voice to our question/comment line: (805) 539-6980 or Skype us at "TheGodJourney".
