The Still, Small Voice
I am preparing for a few days of solitude at Kingsfold Retreat Centre. How will I experience the quiet of this place? Will I hear from God? How will I know if I hear from God? Elijah, A.B. Simpson, Gordon T. Smith, and Teresa of Avila have insights. I will listen to the mighty wind,…
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In a previous post I wrote about guidance from God. This present post must be understood within the context of that broader article. In the previous article I spoke of God’s guidance coming through God’s word, God’s voice, God’s reason, God’s people, and God’s circumstances. Today I would like to write about one part of…
Continue readingJust Like That
(Words and Music by Mike Charko and Keith Shields – SOCAN 2011) Listen to the recording of this song here. I sat down on my front step And I strummed my old guitarI wrote a song to make you laughI knew it would go far Usher saw me playing thereHe said, “You’re gonna be a…
Continue readingVoices II
I posted these lyrics a while ago but now I have added a link to a recording of this song. Voices (Lyrics by Keith Shields; Music by Mike Charko; Copyright 2011 SOCAN) It’s 5 am and all is quiet I hear voices in my head One says, “I should seek out comfort” Another, “Give it…
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