That Still, Small Voice: Hearing the Voice of God in the Commonplace

By Bruce L. Taylor

Spring wildflowers. Fall foliage. Summer storms. People we meet. People we see from a distance. The loss of people we love. A stubborn, old tractor. Loving dogs and curious cats. The early morning fragrance of the garden. The rush of a cold mountain stream. The eclectic diversity of the experiences of an ordinary human life. The everyday. The commonplace. Yet, however familiar, these experiences, occurrences, encounters may be, they are far from insignificant. Though taken for granted, overlooked, lost, or forgotten every sensory stimulation, personal encounter, and human emotion are times when God speaks to us. If we are attuned to God's constant presence, if we are still long enough and listen closely enough, we will hear the voice of God in the commonplace, the everyday experiences of life. Maybe in a thunderous tone, maybe in an earthshaking proclamation, maybe in a howling wind but, more often, God speaks in that still, small voice.That Still, Small Voice: Hearing the Voice of God in the Commonplace is a collection of reflections written by Rev. Bruce Taylor over the course of twenty-five years of ministry as an Elder in the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church. The reflections are a record of messages God revealed as Rev. Taylor contemplated on a wide range of common experiences - some humorous, some solemn. some heart-rending, some mind-blowing. Each revelation leads the reader to a deeper understanding of the nature of God, the wondrous diversity of life, the character of a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, and interconnectedness of all of God's creation. The reflections also inspire the reader to be more attentive to the commonplace experiences of everyday life and find within those experiences God's message for themselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1718918305
• ISBN13: 9781718918306
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"