Psalm 23:1-3; Mark 6:30-32 Did we ever think about how much time we spend talking? In what we like to call our "quiet time" with God, we usually fill in any silence with our prayers. But do we ever practice just being "still?"

God said, "Be stil, and know that I am God. When Jesus noticed that the disciples were so busy that they didn't even have time to eat, He told them, "Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while." when we leave distractions of life behind, we can… Continue

I believe that many of us go through life sucking on pacifiers. Oh, we don't see them because they're in our bank. Or they're parked in our garage. Or we live in them.



Let's not put our hope into things that change, relationships, money, talents, beauty, even health. We need to set our sights on the one thing that can never change: trust in our heavenly Father.



God loves those who need Him most, who rely on Him, depend on Him, and trust Him in everything. Little He cares… Continue

It's tough enough trying to create a life of serenity when dealing with our own mental tendencies, issues, real-life problems, habits, and the contradictions and complexities of life. But when we feel compelled to deal with other people's issues, our goal of becoming more peaceful becomes all but impossible.

How often do we find ourselves saying things like, "I wouldn't do that if I were her," or "I can't believe he did that," or "What is she thinking about?" How often are we frustrated,… Continue

The quality of patience goes a long way toward our goal of creating a more peaceful and loving self. The more patient we are, the more accepting we will be of what is, rather than insisting that life be exactly as we would like it to be. Without patience, life is extremely frustrating. We are easily annoyed, bothered, and irritated. Patience adds a dimension of ease and acceptance to our life. It's essential for inner peace.

Becoming more patient involves opening our heart to the present… Continue

To a large degree, the measure of our peace of mind is determined by how much we are able to live in the present moment. Irrespective of what happened yesterday or last year, and what may or may not happen tomorrow, the present moment is where we are always!

Without question, many of us have mastered the neurotic art of spending much of our lives worrying about a variety of things all at once. We allow past problems and future concerns to dominate our present moments, so much so that we… Continue