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“Joy to the World” – Not a Carol, but a Psalm?

~ Peggy Haslar ~ 2 Comments

Advent's simple candles and starry nights temper December's brisk pace. If we let them, they restore us to better rhythms of prayer. The melancholy yet hopeful tones of traditional Advent hymns, especially "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" have prepared hearts for Christmas for centuries and they never fail to help my weary heart find that … Continue reading “Joy to the World” – Not a Carol, but a Psalm?

Silence. Golden.

~ Peggy Haslar

Silence is golden. This proverb was first recorded in 1848, but it comes from a much older saying: Speech is silver, but silence is golden. We need silence to hear God's still, small voice.  We need silent pauses in our conversation to allow another's voice to respond. We need silence to think, to reflect. Silence … Continue reading Silence. Golden.