Tag: stillness

Stress and Stillness

“Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 NKJV. The pace of schedules and noise of surroundings generate stress. My thoughts and comments today are about “stress and stillness.” Stress is your body’s reaction to challenges, the impulse of “fight or flight.” Hurry, worry and weariness will […]

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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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