How to Create Silence and Benefit from It

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

 

Source: http://cfot.ca/archives/6610

Being silent sounds easy. You’re probably thinking “All I need to do is sit still and do nothing. I don’t need to read anything on being silent.”

Very well, try it now for a moment. Set a timer for 2 minutes.

Just sit still. Don’t move.

Choose to be Happy

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Monday mornings are usually the hardest mornings to wake up to.

The thought of having to go to work tends to bring me down.

I wanted to spend time with my family than go to work – but you work to provide for your family – my mind argues with itself. 

Mondays are most difficult because I’ve been very comfortable and joyful in the presence of my wife and children during the weekend, it seems like I can’t stand being away from them again.

Our One Thing

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

 

Source: http://kentcrockett.blogspot.com/2012/09/worried-and-bothered.html

It’s amazing how we love to complicate life.

We easily take on more commitments than we can handle and fill our calendars with more activities than we can fit in.

Yet all the busyness leaves us empty.

Forgiveness is Lightness

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Source: http://www.zehabesha.com/forgiveness-and-mental-health-by-eyob-b-kassa/

One of the easiest ways to lighten your emotional and spiritual loads is to forgive those who have hurt you and done you wrong.

Do Not Worry On Things You Cannot Change

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

There are just things beyond our control.

We must accept that or we will constantly be frustrated.

Actually, when it comes to people, the only person you can control is yourself.

7 Must-Read Articles on Peace and Quiet

Post written by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

 

Source: http://wonderlauren-reads.blogspot.com/2011/03/thoughts-on-short-stories-and-novellas.html

Life is easier with the Internet. Would you agree?

We think so. It’s just a matter of using it responsibly.

Whatever you want to learn or know about, you can easily find it with some clicks on the keyboard.

We like to share this list of must-read articles we’ve discovered that you can use during your personal quiet time.

Knowing Self

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

The more we seek God, the more we get to know Him.

Because of that the more we get to know ourselves.

If we come humble and mirror our lives in light of God’s Word, we can discover a lot about ourselves that may be hidden even from our own understanding.

Dear God (Kids Say Wonderful Things)

Posted by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

We re-post here this wonderful, forwarded email from an old friend. It made us laugh a lot so we decided to share it here at Plain Haven.

Hope you all have a great day! God bless!

Here it is:

Power in Words

Post written by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

Words are powerful than what we think it is - written or spoken.

The Bible says that life and death are in the power of the tongue and we will eat its fruit.

A single word can make the difference between liking or disliking someone.

We often hear that a destructive word hurts more than a strike, but a word of encouragement brings healing beyond the physical.

The Old Guitar

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

I had this guitar since 2003, December 9 to be exact. I acknowledge it as the first tangible gift God gave me.

I received the Lord in my heart December 8, 2003, and the first thing I ever prayed for was a guitar. Back then, I thought I was the only guitar player who didn’t have his own guitar.