Sufficient Grace To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, My power…
Comfort vs. Contentment
A first-century Roman proverb warns: “Money is like seawater: the more a man drinks, the thirstier he becomes.” Now, I don’t know if Jesus knew that saying — maybe He did. He certainly understood the principle, if His lifestyle is any indication. He kept it simple, trusted God, had what He needed, and didn’t covet…
Choosing Contentment
But I focus on this one thing: forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. – Philippians 3:13 Life is lived here and now. Often we already have what we need, yet we look right past it hoping for something else to come our way. If I only had more money… If I could own a house… If I…
Be in the Moment
“Savor it and take it all in. You will never get that moment back.”— Carla Tocquigny We tend to live in the future, not in the present. When you were growing up, you couldn’t wait until you finished elementary, middle, or high school. You were anxious to drive your own car and truly experience freedom.…