It’s the Sound of Silence
It sighs on the wind The voice of calm serenity Whispers in the treetops Calling, peace be stillContinue reading “The Sound of Silence”
The Sound of Silence
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Silence is Important
It seemed like I never got around to doing too many things. My excuse was “well, stuff happens.” And sometimes unexpected events sidetrack me. But was that really the problem?
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Prayer. What is it? Yes, we know that it’s conversation with our Lord. But what is it, really? Does it need words? Can it have emotions? How should we do it, and what should we expect from it?
Continue reading “The Right Prayer”The Village Morning [Five Minute Friday]
Sitting here at the kitchen table, I hear the shepherd who lives uphill start his delapidated truck. It seems quieter this time. He might have fixed it since our last visit. Or our closed windows might muffle the rattle.
Continue reading “The Village Morning [Five Minute Friday]”God Comes Softly: Built in Silence
God’s temple was a peculiar building from start to finish. It was the Lord’s own house, planned, directed, and modeled by him. King Solomon built this first earthly building for God, totally dedicated and devoted to his honor. Which granted it a special sort of beauty.
Continue reading “God Comes Softly: Built in Silence”Keeping Interruptions Out
When my mom and a friend visited some years ago, I played tour guide around Italy. Rome, Venice, and the usual tourist areas. And they loved it all. But we have friends all over, so we also traipsed the smaller towns and villages. And staying in people’s homes, they saw The Real Italy!
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