Lent, Peace, and Mind Rambling

For thousands of years, writers, poets, philosophers, and theologians have been advocating their particular methods or techniques for silencing the noise within us. They all came to more or less the same conclusion that decent peace of mind can only be attained by subduing the ramblings of the mind, even if only for a minute or two.

— Mike Takieddine —

For thousands of years, writers, poets, philosophers, and theologians have been advocating their particular methods or techniques for silencing the noise within us. They all came to more or less the same conclusion that decent peace of mind can only be attained by subduing the ramblings of the mind, even if only for a minute or two…

Lent, Peace, and Making Peace With Your Backstory

Making peace with your own backstory, and accepting that not all of it is good, is vital.

— Unknown —

Making peace with your own backstory, and accepting that not all of it is good, is vital…

Lent, Peace, and Understanding

Peace cannot be achieved through violence; it can only be attained through understanding.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson —

Peace cannot be achieved through violence; it can only be attained through understanding…

Lent, Peace, and Thanks

Gratitude eats anxiety for breakfast every day of the week. No matter the circumstance--you can always find something to be thankful for.

— JMeyer —

Gratitude eats anxiety for breakfast every day of the week. No matter the circumstance–you can always find something to be thankful for.

Lent, Peace, and Jesus’ Offer

Where do you go for peace if you don't have God in your life, if you're not connected on a moment-by-moment basis? Jesus Christ has an incredible offer for you.

— Rick Warren —

Where do you go for peace if you don’t have God in your life, if you’re not connected on a moment-by-moment basis? Jesus Christ has an incredible offer for you…Matthew 11:28, “If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.” (CEV)

Lent, Peace, and Christ

Full peace will come only when Christ returns. But until that day we can know His peace in our hearts and can be messengers of His peace in the world, as we commit our lives to Him.

— Billy Graham —

Full peace will come only when Christ returns. But until that day we can know His peace in our hearts and can be messengers of His peace in the world, as we commit our lives to Him.

Less For Lent

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.

— Hans Hofmann —

The season of Lent begins tomorrow. Lent is a Christian observance where we deny our flesh and nourish our spirit daily in order to draw closer to the Lord in anticipation of His resurrection on Easter. In the past, I have devoted much time and energy to my Lenten writings. This year the Lord has…

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Great or Weak Mind?

The calm and balanced mind is the strong and great mind; the hurried and agitated mind is the weak one.

— Wallace D. Wattles —

The calm and balanced mind is the strong and great mind; the hurried and agitated mind is the weak one…

Balance

The key to keeping your balance is knowing when you’ve lost it.

— Unknown —

The key to keeping your balance is knowing when you’ve lost it…

Storm Sailing

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

— Louisa May Alcott —

I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship…