There were no tremblors or bolts of lightning, but when the three days were up, the tide had come back in. I sensed God saying, Be still. Know that I am God. You don’t have to solve all of Lawndale’s problems or save everyone you meet. Love me, and we’ll work together. Just keep going. Returning home, I talked it over with my wife, and we decided to stay. My eight-year journey in pursuit of intimacy with God is what enabled me to work through that dark night of ministry. Often finding time for God