In the Quiet and in the Fray, Say His Name
In the quiet and in the fray, say His Name… It’s been one of those days—when the water goes out and the landlord above has been arguing loudly with his wife all day. Now, the baby just woke from a nap and I have an unexpected visitor who I politely insist stay for dinner. I […]
The Discipline of Tuning Out
“In the silence of the heart God speaks. If you face God in prayer and silence, God will speak to you. Then you will know that you are nothing. It is only when you realize your nothingness, your emptiness, that God can fill you with Himself. Souls of prayer are souls of great silence.”[1] [Mother […]
The Overwhelming Noise of Social Media
Noise is not my friend. You might even call noise my nemesis because it can overwhelm me to a point where I feel out of control of my own mind. If you ask my kids what the rules are for the car, they will tell you no music, no questions, and no yelling because the […]
This Week’s Theme: Noise
“There is no shortage of voices vying for our attention in our hyperconnected world. We are in far greater need for silence and stillness than we are for wisdom from other human beings who are so often eager to share their sage advice.” Tsh Oxenreider What voices are you listening to right now? Are you […]