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Solitude
Talent develops in solitude, character develops in the stream of life. Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Goethe points out that we not only need times of stillness and solitude to hone and develop our craft, but we also need to be… Continue Reading →
Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius. Edward Gibbon Gibbon recognized our need for discussion, but also our need for solitude. If solitude is the school of genius, then what are the deleterious effects of our… Continue Reading →
What are you thoughts about solitude? In our fast paced world, solitude seems like an optional luxury rather than a valuable necessity. The multitude of outside voices can seem overwhelming. There seems to be more information that we can process… Continue Reading →
What is your initial response when you face a challenging situation? Some people are overcome with fear thinking the worst and other people may become frantic with activity trying to solve the problem. The Psalmist offers us another alternative. Although… Continue Reading →
I’ve been unplugged these past several days – no internet, no social media, no cell phone (and no cell phone coverage). I’ve been enjoying God’s creation in the mountains with several men from our church. The Psalmist encouraged us in… Continue Reading →
God speaks to us in a variety of ways – He speaks to us through His word, other people, the Holy Spirit, and circumstances. The key question is, “Am I listening?” Consider for a moment that there is a sovereign God… Continue Reading →
When’s the last time you’ve been out in the country? My son and I recently took some time to visit one of our favorite backpacking places in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in Pisgah National Forest. It was a great… Continue Reading →
Susan Cain has written an insightful and practical book highlighting the power of introverts in Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. This is an excellent resource for both introverts and extroverts. If you are… Continue Reading →
