Guys, another fantastic post--about things I've been pondering lately, too. Thanks for helping me to think harder :).
Danielle | Homepage | 07.27.06 - 4:31 am | #

Take EVERY thought
captive to the obedience of CHRIST !
PRAY about EVERYTHING !
"REJOICE ALWAYS !
PRAY CONSTANTLY !
GIVE THANKS in ALL CIRCUMSTANCES for
THIS is The Will of GOD
in Christ JESUS for YOU !"
( Thessalonians 5:16-18 )
Perhaps the problem is lack of memorizing, meditating on and OBEYING
The Word of Our LORD !
Thank you for a well written article !
Sincerely, Anna's Mom
Victoria Lofgren | 07.27.06 - 5:55 am | #

One thing we can do to help remedy this problem, is to try to encourage others to think deeply. I know that is what this post was about, but I think most people are going to just try to work on this problem on their own. One idea would be to help encourage someone younger than you in their studies. To try to help kindle a love for study, both of the Bible and school studies. By helping to teach others you also teach yourself. I have found that it often helps to have someone older than yourself to turn to with questions about what you are studying.
Jo | 07.27.06 - 9:01 am | #

Excellent post! Thought provoking, and well written.

-gena
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Lorna | 07.27.06 - 12:49 pm | #

Excellent, excellent post! I have felt I needed to say something at times, but I couldn't have said it that well. Thank you!
Kristen | 07.27.06 - 12:57 pm | #

This is an article I wish everybody would read. It's very convicting.
I know the countless times that I've walked into my room and turned on the radio because I wasn't doing anything else. Listening to classical music may be better for my brain than rock, but stretching my brain itself, through meaningful thoughts and meditation, is even better.
Thanks for helping me to avoid becoming a victim to mental obesity, Brett!

~heidi
Bentley | 07.27.06 - 5:46 pm | #

Great post. Thanks. Our culture is great at filling our every instant with entertainment and distractions. Filling our every instant with ipods, DVD's, television, email, and cell phones makes it very difficult for us to hear the still, small voice of God.
Ben Lansing | Homepage | 07.27.06 - 7:26 pm | #

Great post! It made me think. :)
Alyssa C. | Homepage | 07.28.06 - 4:12 am | #

Great post! It was great brain food. =) My personality is such that I'm usually a very deep thinker, yet all too often I do things mindlessly. Thanks for the challenge to turn everything off, get quiet, and think! I am very blessed to live in the country, and one of my favorite things to do when overwhelmed is just to go outside and wander through God's glorious creation, drinking in the quiet (except for common country sounds!), and think and talk to God. It truly is balm to the soul.

Excellent post again! :-)
Anna Lofgren | Homepage | 07.28.06 - 11:33 am | #

wow this was good. first time i've been to this blog. i'll be back!
sheri | Homepage | 07.28.06 - 4:19 pm | #

Psalm 46:10

"Be still, and know that I am God"



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The Machine | 07.28.06 - 5:01 pm | #

Thoughts become actions. Actions become habits. Habits become character. It all starts with thinking hard things. Thanks for the reminder and the hard evidence to support it!
Karen Kovaka | Homepage | 07.29.06 - 2:45 pm | #

I never thought that living in brazil as a missionary kid and not having all the money to buy all those techo things could actually be a blessing! But like you said, it isn't just the techo things that distract us. You really have challeged me to give more time to my family and friends, and especially GOD. thnx!
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Lydia | Homepage | 08.03.06 - 4:46 pm | #

Hi, rebelutionaries, I think your site is really cool. When I first started reading this article I was sort of on guard and not thinking it was going to be good, because I love my cd player. One of the most influential things in my life is the music I listen to, and I listen to a lot of it. However when I finished reading this, it changed my mind about of lot of things, and I realized...there is a time for quiet and contemplation and listening to God. Something I need more of. And will make more time for. Thanks guys!
Elisabeth | Homepage | 08.05.06 - 9:11 pm | #

Elisabeth: Thank you for your humility and willingness to examine your own habits. That will serve you always. =) Thanks for reading. God bless you!
Brett Harris | Homepage | 08.07.06 - 9:03 am | #

Too many times, I believe that we as Christians "squelch God out" with all of our human-made noise, thus muffling out His still small voice.

Unfortunately, I myself have been guilty of listening to my iPod while doing the monotonous tasks at work (which also blocks out the gossipy conversations around me!) and jumping on the Internet at home instead of watching television or reading a book or the Bible! However, I do know that the information (the audio gospel of John, podcasts, sermons on iPod) I do listen to has been beneficial and has helped to feed my soul. Many times, I have been able to keep up with the news through the podcasts.
John M. Kirton II | 02.16.08 - 8:37 pm | #