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One of the hardest things in the life of our faith is making big decisions. How do we keep the faith when the impact of our decision could be consequential? My friend and fellow writer, Sharla Hallett wrote the following guest post for Something Like Scales as an alternative takeaway of Paul’s Acts 9 “something like scales fell from his eyes” story. Here’s Sharla. 

 

Keeping the Faith in Big Decisions

 

The Biblical examples of people having to make hard, but impactful decisions of obedience are aplenty. God asks his servant to do something that does not make sense to him or her, perhaps even putting them in harm’s way. They must decide whether they will trust and follow God or do what makes sense to them in the moment. Read more

 

It’s one of the most called upon Bible verses. Simple and short, it makes for easy remembering. Plus, it looks beautiful in a modern calligraphy typeface.

 

But beneath the subject matter of all those Hobby Lobby/Etsy/Pinterest lettering projects, in our world of hustle and bust-your-buns bustle, the two words of advice “Be Still” stand out like a serious sore thumb. First, let’s get one thing straight— Keep Reading