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What Is That to You?
Social media is useful for many things, but contentment is not one of them. At least not for me. Even when my goals are good, I can become discouraged by continual reminders that others are accomplishing them first or with greater results. I am prone to this kind of discouragement, so I frequently remind myself that God has not short-changed me. He has already given me everything I need to accomplish the work He wants me to do.
This means I don’t need a bigger budget or the assurance of success. I don’t need a better work environment or a…
Discover satisfaction by looking at the freedom of living generously
When it comes to generosity, fear often holds us back. Can we still provide for ourselves if we give some of what we have away? Let’s look at the freedom of living generously. It’s a radical change in perspective!
How to be generous toward others regardless of what we do or don’t have
You don’t have to be a millionaire to be rich in good deeds! In fact, God has a special assignment for those He has blessed. So, how can we be generous?
Discover the difference between LOVING and ENJOYING God’s good gifts
We can take pleasure in the homes we live in, the food we eat, or the stuff we have. But if we do, does that mean we’re overly materialistic? Join us as we continue exploring contentment.
A broken dream isn’t the greatest tragedy, but a life forever defined by it is. Creating a healthy new normal after the death of a dream is essential. In this…
WatchA freeing study about making do with less
The boxes of stuff that fill our attic, consume our garage, or clutter our basement, can fill the empty spaces in our home, but they can’t fill the empty spaces in our life. Let us explore the biblical way to gain more by making do with less.
Let’s take a biblical look at contentment
All the billboards, commercials, and advertisements that surround us are very good at telling us what we need to have. But how much is truly enough? Let’s talk about the pull of materialism, and whether it’s right to want more.
What legacy will you leave your loved ones?
You’ll never see a hearse pulling a U-Haul! That’s because when we die, we leave all that we have behind! Let’s talk about finding contentment in the legacy we leave behind. What will you leave your loved ones when you pass on?
What is the secret to contentment?
The truth is, there’s only one thing you need to become perfectly content. Once you obtain this one thing, you’ll always be satisfied. What is the secret to contentment? Here’s a hint: it’s not any material possession!
A biblical look at satisfaction regardless of our situation
It’s easy to feel satisfied when life is good. But when circumstances take a difficult turn, contentment can fly out the window! Let’s explore the apostle Paul’s secret to contentment in every circumstance.
Learning to be content in who you are
Are you feeling a bit restless? Do you feel a lack of personal satisfaction and purpose in your life? Discover the personal satisfaction we can have when we realize our true identity.
We can be content even if we don’t have it all!
Every day we’re bombarded by advertisements pointing out all the things we lack. The enticing commercials can make satisfaction an elusive feeling. What we have is not what makes us whole.
Joy was tempted to become bitter when an accident left her confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. But instead she chose to trust God’s goodness and…
ListenLosing Our Way
An online survey conducted by a New York law firm reveals that 52 percent of Wall Street traders, brokers, investment bankers, and other financial service professionals have either engaged in illegal activity or believe they may need to do so in order to be successful. The survey concludes that these financial leaders “have lost their moral compass” and “accept corporate wrongdoing as a necessary evil.”
It Starts with Being Content
Some of us have much to be thankful for. A good family. Food on the table. Nice clothing. Good schooling. Hopes for a solid job. I am one of those who really have almost everything I could ask for. Yet another group of us may have fewer things to be grateful […]
