“Be still, and know that I am God…” Psalm 46:10

A man recently decided to practice this verse literally. So, he found a place to be alone and then sat as still as he could.

He was amazed at how much he heard and saw as minutes turned into hours.

Jesus understood the necessity of solitude and stillness, and often withdrew to be alone with the Father.

What about you?

How long has it been since you were quiet and still in the presence of God?

This kind of peace and quiet allows us to...

Our sister ministry, The Christian Heart, highlights what people do in their everyday life to show their love for Jesus. Our mission is to encourage Christians to put their faith into action. Here is one of our stories....

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I became a certified x-ray technician when I was 18 years old so I could pay my way through Bible school. I had no idea it would become a large part of my ministry to the community. And I certainly had no intention of continuing in the field for almost 50 years. But the Lord places us in the exact place He needs us to be used for His purposes. After graduating from Bible school and marrying my husband, a local pastor, I moved from general x-ray to becoming a mammogram technician. Those first few weeks were a bit nerve wracking and strange as I helped woman after woman with this machine. It was during these initial weeks that I discovered the Lord had more in store for my job than just a paycheck...

AllWorship has been publishing an inspiring story in our weekly emails for 17 years. You can see a collection of nearly 500 encouraging stories by going to the blog on our website.

We can all use some encouragement, especially during these turbulent times! So just click here to some a dose of inspiration!

We hope you enjoy the stories! And feel free to pass them on to your friends.