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40 Words of Lent 2014: Day 39 (Still Saturday)

April 11, 2014 By Sandra Heska King

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“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

 

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Today’s Reading: Hebrews 8 – 13

In the stillness,

Sandy

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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.

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  1. Elizabeth Stewart says

    April 12, 2014 at 12:28 am

    I love these photos!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 13, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      😀

  2. Dolly@Soulstops says

    April 12, 2014 at 2:19 am

    Sandra,
    great photo and a great 40 words 🙂

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 13, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      Thanks, dear Dolly.

  3. Healed By His Wounds says

    April 12, 2014 at 9:46 am

    The 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 pm

      And 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.

  4. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    April 12, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Have a beautiful weekend, my friend. xox

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 13, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      I 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

  5. Sharon @ Faith Hope Cherrytea says

    April 12, 2014 at 11:34 am

    recognizing and turning from distractions to follow the call –
    definitely part of this Lenten pilgrimage…

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 13, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      And I am she who is easily distracted. 🙂

  6. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    April 12, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Such joy. Thank you, dear one. xo

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 13, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Love to you, Sheila.

  7. Laurie Collett says

    April 12, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Such gorgeous photos! Thanks for hosting & God bless!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 13, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Bless you, Laurie. I hope you’ve had a restful weekend.

  8. Joanne Viola says

    April 13, 2014 at 5:24 am

    These are beautiful photos! I have so enjoyed this series! Blessings!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 13, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      Thank you, Joanne, and I’m so glad. I run out of days today (Sunday), so I’m trying something a little different on Monday. 🙂

  9. Nina says

    April 13, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Beautiful 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 pm

      That phrase has me thinking, Nina… to care and not to care.

  10. bluecottonmemory says

    April 13, 2014 at 9:29 am

    You 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 pm

        That’s five words! I may need to use that phrase this week. 😉

  11. Lyli @3-D Lessons for Life says

    April 13, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Love 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 pm

      I love when He does that. Hugs to you, Lyli.

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