As pilgrims of the faith, we find some of the greatest insights into our journey of faith through simplicity. The Desert is the place of simplicity, but it is not a geographical place, but a place for our spirit to meet God's spirit. In that simplicity, the Whispers of God are heard in loud thundering announcements of God's presence and in the silent nudges of God's spirit upon our lives. To hear those whispers we must listen with more than ears.

Lay aside your theologies and ideologies and listen with new ears. People of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and many pilgrims...