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Each week, we talk to subject matter experts who broaden your biblical understanding,

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Welcome back to the Coffee and Bible Time podcast.

This is Ellen, your host.

You know, in today's fast-paced world, we can often feel distant from peace and true rest.

The constant rush and endless to-do list can leave us drained.

If we want to know God more deeply and experience the peace and rest that he offers,

we have to engage in theology every day and let go of the to-do list.

Spending time in the presence of God brings true peace, hope, and rest.

Our guest today, Mary Wiley, author of the new devotional, Our Highest, 90 days of knowing and loving God,

knows firsthand that dwelling in God's presence is the key to finding rest in the God that

never sleeps. We can start by finding peace in his sovereign care, enjoying security in his promise of eternity, and experiencing joy in

his great love. Trusting him for every need, finding comfort in his spirit, and living out our

faith as an overflow of his Grace are essential steps.

Continuing to chase after the world's ways, however, is a vicious cycle that leads only to more exhaustion.

So let's explore the connection between cultivating rhythms of rest with exercising theology today. Mary Wiley is a Bible teacher and author of

everyday theology and two books for kids. Life is a Christian and the gospel story. She holds an

MA in theological studies and is also pursuing a PhD in the same.

Mary serves as the associate publisher at B&H Publishing Group, working with authors to develop their books each day.

She and her husband John have three children and live in the Nashville area.

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