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still saturday: tune in

July 26, 2013 By Sandra Heska King

tune in

I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station,

through which God speaks to us every hour,

if we will only tune in.

~George Washington Carver

tune in

Still and tuning in,

Sandy

Welcome to Still Saturday where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and words. We’d love for you to join us. Get the details on the left, grab your favorite button, and link up below. We all love to hear if something especially speaks to your heart, but please don’t feel pressured to comment. Simply take some time to gaze long and drink deep.

 



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  1. Kris says

    July 26, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Oh Sandy, I love that quote. Leaning into the stillness with you. May you enjoy the sweet moments of slow summer evenings and the twilight glow of heaven as the sun slips quietly to bed.

  2. Mia says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:43 am

    Dear Sandra
    Great wisdom with the emphasis, according to me, “if we will only tune in”. This seems at times easier said than done.
    Blessings XX
    Mia

  3. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    July 27, 2013 at 6:57 am

    What a great quote, Sandy!!! Like “cultivating an eye” – only tweaking the ears. Have a beautiful weekend, my friend. xox

  4. Lyli @ 3-D Lessons for Life says

    July 27, 2013 at 7:27 am

    “…an unlimited broadcasting station through which God speaks to us every hour” — I need to turn off CNN and get over to this channel more frequently. Wow, this is lovely! Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a great weekend, Sandy.

  5. Michelle Derusha says

    July 27, 2013 at 9:18 am

    I love that quote – it’s so true!

  6. June says

    July 27, 2013 at 10:17 am

    What a lovely quote, Sandy! and isn’t it so true! Thank you for hosting, and giving us a reason to STOP 🙂 Blessings!

  7. Laurie Collett says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Beautiful quote, and so true! The firmament declares His handiwork. Thanks for hosting & God bless.

  8. Jason Stasyszen says

    July 27, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Love tuning in with you, Sandra. Thanks for the breather. 🙂

  9. Joanne Viola says

    July 27, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    I LOVE the quote! Thank you for sharing that today. And for hosting the link up. Have a great weekend!
    Joanne

  10. Nina says

    July 28, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    A lovely quote & yellow beauties, Sandy … God’s beautiful creation reaches out us in so many ways!

  11. Lisa Moreland says

    July 28, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    A man who taught himself and a whole nation about the diversity and potential available through God’s creation decades before ecology or agriculture was a science: deeply enjoyed being introduced to this quote! The man would have enjoyed your photo.

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