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Silent Sunday

“We say, then, to anyone who is under trial, give Him time to steep the soul in his eternal truth. Go into the open air, look up into the depths of the sky, or out upon the wideness of the sea, or on the strength of the hills that is His also; or, if bound in the body, go forth in the spirit; spirit is not bound. Give him time and, as surely as dawn follows night, there will breakRead more

Sing. Read. Work.

“Do not fight the thing in detail: turn from it. Look ONLY at your Lord. Sing. Read. Work.” ― Amy Carmichael,  I’ve found myself with that whole ‘furrowed brow’ look lately. I promise it’s not that I’ve been mad. (Even though one student today did try to ruffle my feathers a bit and I attempted to stay steady as a cucumber.) I had victory on the outside at least. No, I’ve not been mad…just deep in thought is a more appropriateRead more

stretch

“Let us not be surprised when we have to face difficulties. When the wind blows hard on a tree, the roots stretch and grow the stronger, Let it be so with us. Let us not be weaklings, yielding to every wind that blows, but strong in spirit to resist.” ~ Amy Carmichael  Read more

Perspective

I read this quote by Amy Carmichael the other day. Love the truth and simplicity of it. “We say, then, to anyone who is under trial, give Him time to steep the soul in His eternal truth. Go into the open air, look up into the depths of the sky, or out upon the wideness of the sea, or on the strength of the hills that is His also; or, if bound in the body, go forth in the spirit;Read more