Refreshing Faith
As 2021 rolled to an end, I asked the Lord if He had a word for me to focus on this year. I smiled when I heard contentment.
Contentment defies the predictions of a long dark winter of shortages, inflation, and Covid. But, according to the Bible, contentment has never depended on our circumstances.
If contentment doesn’t come from circumstances, where do we find it?Continue Reading
Larry’s seminary professor bought the BMW of his dreams. The high lasted—about a week. Michael Hyatt’s book made the New York Times Best Sellers list. The thrill lasted—maybe 24 hours. These men’s honesty over their short-lived satisfaction busts the common myth: Contentment means getting what I want.
Since Proverbs 13:12 (NIV) says, “a longing fulfilled is a tree of life,” why didn’t these men’s fulfilled longings bring contentment? Continue Reading