Everything is Accelerating

Aug 25, 2024    Davis Johnson

The theory of social acceleration explains how the pace of modern life continues to speed up, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, empty, and disconnected. Within the relentless rush and constant itch to keep up, we’re given a seemingly absurd command to be still and rest in God. What does it mean to be still in an accelerating world and how do we hear the gentle whisper of God in a world full of constant demands?