We step up to a vending machine, put in our money or scan our credit card, and instantly receive the product that we desired. Many of us treat God as a sacred vending machine. We put our requests before God and begin to anxiously wait for His answer. Many times, we don’t wait very longContinue reading “Sacred Vending Machine”
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Wait in Silence
Introductions
When we are introduced to someone new, we spend time introducing ourselves to them by speaking about our experiences and thoughts. But we will never get to really know the other person, if we are not silent for them to tell us about themselves. A lot of learning comes from silent observing and listening. HabakkukContinue reading “Introductions”
Understanding in Silence
Hard of Hearing
I am old and can’t hear very well. I have discovered some advantages to hearing less. My wife often has her sleep disrupted by noises outside the house, while I can’t hear them and am not disturbed. Sometimes conversations turn in a direction that I am not interested in or am offended by, but myContinue reading “Hard of Hearing”
Silence the Ignorance
Strength In Silence
Walking with God is often a series of paradoxes. For instance, God says that we get strength through silence. This silence means that we wait upon Him to demonstrate His strength in and through us, instead of acting upon our own initiative. He grants us salvation when we surrender to faith in the sacrifice HeContinue reading “Strength In Silence”
Reluctant Retiree 