Stillness

Stillness

All of these “S’s” are hard. This one is hard, too. I know. But I got to wondering as I discovered the Five S’s that if the reason they are so powerful, especially if used in combination with one another, is because they are indeed difficult to practice. I think that...
Sabbatical

Sabbatical

A Bible passage for the concept of a sabbatical is found in Genesis, in which God rested (literally, “ceased” from his labor) after creating the universe. It is applied to all people (Jew and Gentile, slave and free) and even to beasts of burden in one of the Ten...
Solitude

Solitude

Short-term solitude can be valued as a time when you may work, think, or rest without being disturbed. It is desirable for the sake of privacy. Once you are in your sanctuary (see earlier blog), you really need to be alone. Not lonely, I hope, but in a private place....
Sanctuary

Sanctuary

A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred place. By extension, a sanctuary is a safe haven…a hide- away…a place of safe retreat. For me, unless I am in such a place, it’s difficult to listen to that inner voice that speaks to me. Such a place could be in the...