But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. ~ Habakkuk 2:20 “Keep silence” is a hard … More
Author: tracywatts
Words – Small but Mighty
I don’t know why we hold on to those comments that hurt us, instead of the good, uplifting loving ones. … More
Why We Sing
“I like to listen to that song because it makes me feel a special way,” my little boy told me … More
Teaching by Example
My husband pointed it out. There was our little girl, sitting quietly in the tub, folding her washcloth – just … More
Light of Dawn
The light of dawn is almost imperceptible at first. The darkness hangs like a weight, distorting the familiar world around … More
Grant Me a Quiet Heart
Grant me a quiet heart, unfettered by the worries of the world.Help me to remember that I have never been … More
The Bible is a Special Book
I remember watching my aunt teach a children’s class once and being struck by how she introduced the Bible story. … More
Things that Cost Us Time
“We run into trouble when we try to do all that others expect us to do, what we expect of … More
Shadows and Turning
My little girl discovered her shadow yesterday and delighted in chasing it (and trying to escape from it) on our … More
Do Not Worry
It has always fascinated me that Jesus gives us an express command twice in the sermon on the mount: “Do … More