The Wisdom of Sleep
What if God designed sleep and rest to teach us about His grace? Brett McCracken explores how sleep, Sabbath, and slowing down point our weary souls to Jesus, the source of ultimate rest.
Appointed President of Haven Ministries in November 2023, David Wollen has a deep passion for teaching God’s Word. He is committed to carrying on Haven’s Christ-centered mission while reaching more people each day with the hope and light of Christ.
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Jesus had been in debate with the religious leaders over theological issues—again. Mark’s gospel (as well as Matthew’s and Luke’s) notes Him using Deuteronomy 6:4-8 to tell what the greatest commandment is. God wants this on our hearts and impressed on our children. Jesus puts these two commandments together, summarizing our relationship first to God and secondly to people. In loving God intimately, we will k…
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“You can rest when you’re dead.” “No days off.” “Sleep is for the weak.” These and other sayings come from a culture that often glorifies work, productivity, and the self-made person. Yet God’s Word tells us something quite different. This week on the Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen is joined by Brett McCracken to explore why sleep matters and what our need for rest reveals about God’s design for us in Brett McCracken on Why Sleep…
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