quiet – Growing Our Faith Together

A Blanket of White

A Blanket of White Light streaming through my window awakened me. Like a child, I jumped out of bed and hurried to the window. Sparkling in my back porch light, snow blanketed the yard. Winter’s drab landscape changed to a fairyland. The dead, brown grass disappeared under the snowy blanket, and the barren trees woreContinue reading “A Blanket of White”

Be Still

“The devil has made it his business to monopolize on three elements: noise, hurry, crowds. He will not allow quietness.” Elisabeth Elliot “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Lord, You know how Satan can disrupt the silence. Help me to carve out times of quiet, times to commune with you, toContinue reading “Be Still”

Be Still

Be Still When struggling, hopelessly caught In the swirling whirlpool of life, Twisting and turning Tumbled by turbulent waters– Take a deep breath and listen! Hear God’s sweet silent voice: “Be still my child, be still.” When all around screams chaos, Jangled nerves pleading for reprieve, Pushing and pulling Myriad demands dividing– Take a deepContinue reading “Be Still”