How to Have a Regular Daily Quiet Time

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

from http://plumitforthelord.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/taking-time-to-rest-in-god-2/

“Others inspire us, information feeds us, practice improves our performance, but we need quiet time to figure things out, to emerge with new discoveries, to unearth original answers.” – Dr. Ester Buchholz

In my previous post, I’ve explained what Quiet Time is. We now know that it is important not only for inner peace and quiet, but also for spiritual growth.

What is Quiet Time?

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Doing quiet time, or “time alone,” is one of the best ways to have inner peace and quiet. In this time, we recharge our emotional and spiritual batteries to be ready for the next round of ordeals in this game called life.

We can do this at any time throughout the course of the day: early morning, lunch break, siesta, early evening, or before sleeping.

The Priority of Being Physically Healthy

Post written by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

“When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that not one single bit of talent is left, and I could say, I had used everything You gave me.” - Erma Bombeck

One of the very top priorities of our family is being physically healthy.

The Last Time

Re-posted from www.huffingtonpost.com by Devon Corneal

Raymund and Denielle’s Note: This article touched our hearts so much that we decided to re-post it here in its entirety. It made us realize how fleeting and temporary everything is, and the importance of appreciating the present. Hope you all learn a thing or two especially the young parents out there. God bless!

Tonight, Little Dude asked for a snuggle before bed. It was well past his bedtime and I was tired, cranky and had a stack of laundry to fold, a memo to write and a blog post to finish. I told him I'd snuggle for two minutes.

What in the World is Worldliness?

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

from  http://www.crosscards.com/wallpaper/scripture-verses/resolve.html

We commonly associate the word worldliness as something to do with having certain bad habits such as womanizing, smoking, drinking, and gambling. Or the insatiable desire to acquire more money and material wealth.

Peace and Quiet: Facts and Figures

From www.noiseoff.org

• In 2002 a Building Society survey revealed that 20% of house buyers rated peace and quiet as the most important consideration when buying a home (Alliance & Leicester 2002 movingimproving index).

Are You Keeping Your Emotional Tank Full?

Post written by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

We’d like to share with you this video by Dr. Wayne Cordeiro, founder and senior pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii.

see the video here >>> 

25 Quotes to Give You a Much-Needed Peace and Quiet Today

Compiled by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

“Everything in life need not be perfect to be perfect.”

Unknown

“The world is full of noise. Might we not set ourselves to learn silence, stillness, solitude?” 

Elisabeth Elliot

“Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it's bad, it's experience.”

Victoria Holt 

No More Cloudy Days – How to Mend a Broken Heart and Learn to Love Again

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Prologue

Have you ever been heart-broken?

You’re not alone. I once did.

Banged up, beat down, battered, and broken.

8 Influential Filipino Bloggers Disclose How They Find Peace and Quiet Every Day

Post written by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

As writers, we had many influences.

From our favorite authors, like Nicholas Sparks and Paulo Coelho, to globally-known bloggers such as Leo Babauta, Barrie Davenport, Corbett Barr, and Joshua Fields Millburn. Each can be credited on how Plain Haven has taken its shape, from conceptualization, site building, and now its launching.

Local Inspirations

Aside from these foreign writing gurus, of course, we were also influenced by fellow Filipino writers. These are the people whose writings we read both for information and pleasure.