The Anchor Point

Tag: silence

  • Is anybody out there? Is anybody listening?

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    Deborah Seale
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    There is a specific kind of loneliness that belongs to the modern world—a crowded, noisy isolation. We are surrounded by sound, yet starved for connection. We can walk through packed city streets, sit in crowded pews, or scroll through a sea of online faces, yet feel totally alone. In those moments, our prayers can feel…

  • Closing the Door to Outside Opinions

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    Deborah Seale
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    Modern life frequently forces us to live with our front doors wide open. Between social media, constant notifications, and the casual commentary of the world, we are flooded with other people’s expectations, critiques, and uninvited advice. We feel this immense pressure to share our plans, our goals, and our hearts before they are even fully…

  • Finding Quiet in the Noise

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    Deborah Seale
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    In a world that feels like it is shouting for our attention, there is great strength found in Psalm 119:23. Psalms 119:23 (TPT) “For even if the princes and my leaders choose to criticize me, I will continue to serve you and walk in your plans for my life.“ Psalms 119:23 (ESV) “Even though princes…

  • The Sacred Pause

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    Deborah Seale
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    In a world that prizes “toxic productivity,” the act of intentional stillness is a radical—and necessary—choice. We often feel that if we aren’t moving, we’re falling behind. But there is a specific kind of clarity that only arrives when the dust of our own activity finally settles.We so often try to solve our problems through…

  • Purpose

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    Deborah Seale
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    As I sit here in the silence of the morning, I think back to when my children were small. It was always something going on. In fact, there was never a dull moment. Looking back, those times were hilarious. However, at the moment, they made me feel like pulling my hair out. What we don’t…