This good Friday afternoon, during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds me in a reflective mood. What is so good about Good Friday? During these difficult times, many hearts are being crushed by the external pressures of this world, squeezed by the absence of income, or devastated by the loss of a loved one who will not be seen again in …
Escaping The Captivity of Activity
Almost all of us have heard the term Quiet Time. This time refers to a daily occasion when we draw away from the hectic and frantic pace of our lives to steal some moments with Jesus. This communion with Christ can be done in so many different ways such Bible reading, worship, prayer, in-depth study of the Word and its deeper meanings, and even meditation. These are all perfectly in line with what we often refer to as a Quiet Time. Today, I would like to take a slightly different approach to Quiet Time.
Selah -The Pause that Refreshes
“I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” Jerimiah 31:25 Is it just me, or do you sometimes grow wearing in your Quiet Times? According to Titus 2, I am an older woman. Even though I have been blessed to walk with the Lord for 35+ years, I have a confession to make. While I earnestly desire to be in …