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    The Music of Rest

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    Dekker sleeps on organ pedals, rest

    Where is the rest in your life? Not the vacation kind. Not sleep, exactly. But rest as a rhythm. As part of the music of your days.

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    Thoughts on The Meaning of Soul Rest

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    A contemplative dog rests his chin on the sheets as he ponders the purpose of living. Old pet

    I got to thinking about rest this morning. Very early! It seems that for as much as I wanted sleep last night, the sandman was working elsewhere!So exactly…

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    The Importance of Rest

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    A young woman wears a purple dress enjoys the importance of sabbath rest

    In our fast-paced world filled with endless to-do lists and constant demands, we often overlook the importance of rest. Exhaustion and fatigue are lurking just past the next…

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