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Why Rest Matters: Lessons from Nature and Chronic Illness | Eryn Lynum

June 19, 2025 ● 43 min

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As a pre-teen, Eryn Lynum was diagnosed with Addison's Disease. As an adult, she became a naturalist. Both taught her that rest isn't a luxury—it's a vital, God-given activity designed to fuel everything else you do.

Scriptures referenced:

2 Timothy 2:15
Romans 1:20
Matthew 11:28-30
Isaiah 40:28
John 10:10
Exodus 16

Dive deeper: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living

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