Posts with the tag “contentment”

Paul learned contentment in a prison cell, not a comfortable season. It is not something your circumstances hand you; it is something you learn when they refuse to.  Read More

"The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord." - Psalm 24:1Everything we have comes from God's hand. This foundational truth reshapes how we view our possessions, talents, and opportunities. We are not owners but stewards, entrusted with God's gifts for a purpose greater than ourselves. When we understand that God owns everything, we begin to hold things loose...  Read More

"For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come." – Hebrews 13:14    How many of you would say today that you're living "the good life"? When I think of that phrase, I’m reminded of Robin Leach and his show, "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." I used to watch it and think, "Wow, that's living the good life." For many, 'the good life' conjures images of luxu...  Read More

"Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, 'I am thirsty.' A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." - John 19:28-30  I...  Read More

"Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun." - Ecclesiastes 2:11   Solomon's journey through life is marked by a relentless pursuit of fulfillment. Like many today, he believed that if he could just accumulate enough wealth, success, and achievements, he would finally find ...  Read More

"I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure. My heart took delight in all my labor, and this was the reward for all my toil. Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun." - Ecclesiastes 2:10-11   Solomon, the son of David and the third King of Isr...  Read More

“I will set before my eyes no vile thing.” – Psalm 101:3 In the landscape of today’s digital age, the accessibility of pornography has reached unprecedented levels, posing a significant threat to the minds and hearts of the next generation. Psalm 101:3a encourages us to set before our eyes no vile thing, recognizing the importance of safeguarding our minds against the dangers of po...  Read More

Sometimes we go without simply because we never asked. Discover the difference honest prayer can make.  Read More

Paul learned contentment in every circumstance. Discover the secret to peace that doesn't depend on your situation.  Read More