Ecclesiastes 4:4

“Hurry sickness” is an expression that has been coined to describe behavioral patterns involving the rapid pace at which we conduct our activities and the volume of tasks we take on---and that we model for our children. God did not intend us to “run ourselves ragged.” The Sabbath He instituted indicates a need for rest and dependence on Him. This week we consider the importance of slowing down.

The wisdom of the Teacher continues in this chapter. Included is one of the most recognized passages of scripture. However the rest of the chapter has incredible truth to drop into the lives of today's college students.

God's plan is for you to live a meaningful, impactful, and purposeful life, but sometimes things get in the way. What are the things that endanger God's plan for your life? What should you look out for when your purpose is at risk? This devotional is a manifesto for a life of meaning, relevance, and significance.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus' way of living.