“Where shall the word be found, where will the word
Resound? Not here, there is not enough silence . . .
Teach us to care and not to care
Teach us to sit still . . .” (T.S. Eliot in “Ash Wednesday“)
so that our words may be “grounded in silence.” (Richard Foster)
Word Count: 40
Inspired by Richard Foster‘s session titled “The Humiliation of the Word in Our Day,” Festival of Faith and Writing 2014
Today’s Reading: Hebrews 8 – 13
In the stillness,
Sandy
Welcome to the Still Saturday Community 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. Grab the 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.
Elizabeth Stewart says
April 12, 2014 at 12:28 amI love these photos!
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 9:34 pm😀
Dolly@Soulstops says
April 12, 2014 at 2:19 amSandra,
great photo and a great 40 words 🙂
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 9:45 pmThanks, dear Dolly.
Healed By His Wounds says
April 12, 2014 at 9:46 amThe Word most definitely “resounds” in the peaceful stillness of this beautiful place, Sandra. Thank you.
Learning, step by step, to “throw off everything that hinders.” What an encouraging verse…
God bless,
HBHW
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 9:50 pmAnd as we throw them off, we need to be careful not to trip over them. 😉
It’s much easier to run a race without extra weight.
Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says
April 12, 2014 at 10:12 amHave a beautiful weekend, my friend. xox
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 9:56 pmI did, Patricia. I got home about 8 yesterday afternoon from the Festival of Faith and Writing. Then Dennis and I went out for dinner. Then I fell into bed. Today’s been lazy after church. I hope you’ve had a beautiful weekend. xo
Sharon @ Faith Hope Cherrytea says
April 12, 2014 at 11:34 amrecognizing and turning from distractions to follow the call –
definitely part of this Lenten pilgrimage…
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 9:57 pmAnd I am she who is easily distracted. 🙂
Sheila Seiler Lagrand says
April 12, 2014 at 12:59 pmSuch joy. Thank you, dear one. xo
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 9:58 pmLove to you, Sheila.
Laurie Collett says
April 12, 2014 at 6:04 pmSuch gorgeous photos! Thanks for hosting & God bless!
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 9:59 pmBless you, Laurie. I hope you’ve had a restful weekend.
Joanne Viola says
April 13, 2014 at 5:24 amThese are beautiful photos! I have so enjoyed this series! Blessings!
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 10:00 pmThank you, Joanne, and I’m so glad. I run out of days today (Sunday), so I’m trying something a little different on Monday. 🙂
Nina says
April 13, 2014 at 7:34 amBeautiful pictures, Sandy! Learning when to care and not to care … a deep lesson … Yet His gentle voice i guiding all along.
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 10:01 pmThat phrase has me thinking, Nina… to care and not to care.
bluecottonmemory says
April 13, 2014 at 9:29 amYou are right – there is not enough silence for things to grow deeply, truly – things steep in the silence – become richer, recognized. Thought-provoking quotes Sandra:)
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 10:03 pm“Things steep in the silence.” Rich words, friend.
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 10:04 pmThat’s five words! I may need to use that phrase this week. 😉
Lyli @3-D Lessons for Life says
April 13, 2014 at 3:08 pmLove this, Sandy! The Lord has been bringing me back to Hebrews all week, and now here it is again. Beautiful 🙂
Sandra Heska King says
April 13, 2014 at 10:09 pmI love when He does that. Hugs to you, Lyli.