Eugene H. Peterson Quotes

The silence that makes it possible to hear God speak also makes it possible for us to hear the world's words for what they really are - tinny and unconvincing lies.

Eugene H. Peterson

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• Silence

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• The silence that makes it possible to hear God speak also makes it possible for us to hear the world's words for what they really are - tinny and unconvincing lies.

  

  Eugene H. Peterson
  • God
  • Lies
  • Silence