Not So Fast: Slow-Down Solutions for Frenzied Families

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“She said that we can really only do two or three things well in a day” (source)

“To be safe, we need to anchor our choices in a person—Jesus Christ—and we need to weigh them against His Word. Otherwise, it’s easy to drift, unmoored. For everyone who yearns for the benefits of a slower life, I want to point to Jesus and say, ‘Start here. Start with the One who offers true and lasting peace. Look to His Word. Meditate on that. Learn from Him, for His yoke is easy and His burden is light.’ I wish they could see that the root of meaning and peace that we’re seeking is found not in a yoga pose or a mind-emptying meditation session, but in a rich relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.” (source)

“Like the seminarian stepping over the victim en route to give a talk about the Good Samaritan, do I step over the needs of my children—figuratively or even literally—in order to get out the door (Hurry!) to a meeting or lesson, or even … a church event?” (source)

“The way I see it, it’s no longer I, but Christ lives in me. This is His life, not mine. Who am I to question how He chooses to live His life?’” (source)

“that the Lord is probably only speaking one verse to us each day and giving us a couple of things to accomplish as well.” (source)