Tag: quietness

The Still Small Voice

The noisiness of your surroundings and the busyness of your schedule will impair your ability to hear the still small voice of God. “The Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.’ Then […]

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Stillness

There is a quality of spiritual life that is found only in solitude and stillness. “Stand still first . . to hear the Word of God.” 1 Samuel 9:27 Amplified Bible. While young Saul unsuccessfully searched for his father’s lost donkeys, God spoke to Samuel of Saul’s coming and of […]

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Weary Lives

“Get some rest.” Mark 6:31 NIV. Brokenness is a high price to pay for busyness. My thoughts and comments today are about “weary lives.” People live such hectic, relentless lives, expecting, even requiring that whatever they want should be available whenever they want. As Gayle and I drove to the […]

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Knowing God

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 NIV. Knowing anyone requires significant investments of your heart and time. My thoughts and comments today are about “knowing God.” How do you actually get to know someone, really know them? There have been times I thought I knew a […]

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