Tag: Reflect
Why Jesus Entered the Wilderness
Why did Jesus enter solitude? We often talk about the wilderness as a place where we go to get away. Away from the noise. Away from the demands of everyday life. Away from the people and responsibilities that constantly pull our attention in different directions. There is certainly a place for that. But when…
Learning to Hear God Without Noise
Noise comes at us from every direction. Some noise can be helpful: Christian podcasts, worship music, sermons, Christian radio. Other noise can distract us: traffic, home life, work, school. I often hear people talk about filtering the noise. Rarely do I hear someone say they want to silence the noise and actually mean it.…
Why Silence Feels So Uncomfortable At first
Silence is uncomfortable. There are movies built around this idea. There is something about true silence that makes us uncomfortable. We seek noise, distraction, anything except silence. From the moment of conception our lives are filled with noise. We learn our mother’s heart beat, our father’s voice. Then we are welcomed into a world…
Lessons from a Quiet Trail: The Porch Was Part of the Trail
I spent the weeks leading up to Eremos’ first beta hike wrestling with doubt. The plans had been made. Several people had said they would come. Then, one by one, life happened. Schedules changed. Conflicts came up. The group became smaller than I had imagined. With every cancellation, discouragement grew. I began asking questions…
Why the Destination Matters More Than the Distance
Ask someone about their favorite hike, and they’ll usually begin by describing the destination. A waterfall tucked away in the woods. A mountain summit with miles of uninterrupted views. A quiet overlook where the world seems to slow down for a while. Those places are worth remembering. But at Eremos, the destination matters for…
WHAT THE WILDERNESS REVEALS ABOUT OUR INNER LIFE
The wilderness has a way of removing distractions we did not realize were carrying so much weight. The quiet and distance of a wilderness spiritual formation allows us to turn our attention to God and the gentle guiding of His hand. When the pace slows and the noise fades, something else begins to surface:…