For years, honestly, for decades, I’ve found myself curious about what the earliest Christians actually did. I’d read Scripture, look up passages, talk with friends who wondered about the same things, and think out loud about what church must have been like before buildings, denominations, and traditions developed. But I never did a super deep dive into the history behind it. I looked at the biblical pieces… but not always the context. Lately, something in me finally wanted t

The world tells us that self-care is about doing whatever makes us feel good…spa days, shopping, or escaping from responsibilities for a while. While some of these things can refresh us, they often give only temporary relief and can leave us chasing the next quick fix. But God’s Word points us to a deeper, lasting kind of care. From the very beginning, God modeled rest when He finished creation (Genesis 2:2–3). Jesus Himself regularly withdrew to quiet places to pray (Luke 5: