“No one would distinguish the sound of the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people made so much noise” (Ezra 3:13).
Noise is a problem – a growing problem. Let’s talk about noise.
Twenty-nine percent of the U.S. population is exposed to excessive transportation noise, as compared to just four percent five years ago. There are six different colors of noise: white, pink, brown, green, blue, and violet. And there are four types of noise: continuous, intermittent, impulsive, and low frequency.
The Bible is no fan of noise. Solomon wrote, “There is a time to keep silent” (Ecclesiastes 3:7). And the great prophet added, “In quietness you will find strength” (Isaiah 30:15).
Recovery Step: Slow down, get quiet, be still, and listen for the voice of God.
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
