“Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach. Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know.” – Walt Whitman
“We must alter our lives in order to alter our hearts, for it is impossible to live one way and pray another.” --William Law “The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him.” --John Climacus We live very busy lives, if left to our own devices …
“The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him.” --John Climacus In the previous post on solitude, I described several strategies I employ to create solitude throughout my day. Starting the day with silence and solitude, avoiding any digital connections in the morning, having the first …
Image via Pixabay “I must secure more time for private devotions. I have been living far too public for me. The shortening of devotions starves the soul, it grows lean and faint. I have been keeping too late hours.” - William Wilberforce “And in the morning very early, Jesus arose and went out to a …
“Solitude with God repairs the damage done by the fret and poise and clamour of the world.” - Oswald Chambers “And in the morning very early, Jesus arose and went out to a solitary place, and there prayed.” Mark 1:35 Solitude is one of the most basic and important practices of the Christian faith. And …
Happy Monday – Lighter fare in the form of great quotes on life, great illustrations, humor, and occasionally, art. Inspiration for your holiday Monday. Enjoy the day. Spend time with family, and spend time with yourself in the quiet of solitude. Be grateful for all you have!
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