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Trying to Return to God: A Raw, Honest Confession

January 25, 2026 by Brian

Trying to Return to God

Trying to Return to God: A Raw, Honest Confession

I am not writing this because I figured something out.
I am writing this because I finally stopped pretending I was fine.

I believe in God. I always have. That part never broke. What broke was my ability to rest in Him. Somewhere along the way, belief stayed intact while refuge quietly slipped out the back door. This season of trying to return to God has forced me to admit something uncomfortable: I learned how to obey without trusting Him to be my safety. [Read more…] about Trying to Return to God: A Raw, Honest Confession

Filed Under: Restoration Tagged With: altar of praise, coming back to God, faith rebuilding, gratitude as worship, learning to rest, obedience without rest, quiet repentance, releasing control, returning to God, spiritual exhaustion, spiritual renewal, survival mode, trusting God, trying to return to God

Biblical Rest: Understanding Rest That Isn’t Escape

January 19, 2026 by Brian

Biblical Rest

Biblical Rest:

Understanding Rest That Isn’t Escape

Lately, I’ve been thinking about rest. Not rest as a concept, but rest as it actually shows up in everyday life. I’ve noticed that a lot of what we call rest isn’t really rest at all. It’s an escape. It’s a distraction. It’s avoidance. And while those things might give temporary relief, they don’t actually restore the soul. [Read more…] about Biblical Rest: Understanding Rest That Isn’t Escape

Filed Under: Discernment, Return Tagged With: biblical rest, discernment, rest and faith, Sabbath rest, spiritual exhaustion, the road back, trust in God

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