The Benefits of Silence

The Benefits of Silence

The fruit of [God’s] righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness (silence) and confidence forever. (Isaiah 32:17, parenthesis added) Silence is golden – except on an elevator. As I rode the elevator at work this morning, I wondered why no one talks...
The Peace of Hearing Snow Fall

The Peace of Hearing Snow Fall

In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. (Isaiah 30:15) Have you ever heard snow fall? As a young boy growing up on a farm in northwestern Washington state, I remember the harsh winter weather quite vividly. During the spring and summer months, it rained...
Spending Quiet Time with God

Spending Quiet Time with God

For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.  All things should be done decently and in order. (1 Corinthians 14:33, 40 / ESV) Our orderly God usually speaks with a “still, small voice.” We must quiet ourselves to hear it. Books, wads of paper, and pencils were...