Tag: circumstances

Contentment and Confidence

The important things in life are not things.   “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 NKJV My thoughts and comments today are about, “Contentment and  Confidence.” Contentment is not found in how much you have, nor in how much […]

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Lifestyle Issues

“We urge you to live in a way that pleases God.” 1 Thessalonians 4:1 NLT. Trying to please everyone is as futile as trying to never offend anyone. My thoughts and comments today are about “lifestyle issues.” If you try to please everyone, you will ultimately please no one and […]

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A Thanksgiving Dinner

“[God] prepares a banquet for me . . and fills my cup to the brim.” Psalm 23:5 TEV. In no situation is God unwilling or unable to provide abundantly. My thoughts and comments today are about “a thanksgiving dinner.” I love this time of year. Autumn brings a change of […]

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Irrepressible Joy

“I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles, my joy knows no [boundaries].” 2 Corinthians 7:4 NIV When you reside secure in Christ, His joy becomes resident in you. My thoughts and comments today are about “irrepressible joy.” Without some redeeming measure of joy, daily life can be drudgery. Life […]

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Meanwhile

“If [where you are] prospers, you too will prosper.” Jeremiah 29:7 NIV God will both direct and use circumstances to mold your heart and will to His own. My thoughts and comments today are about “meanwhile.” A few days ago, I said a tearful farewell to Don, a life-long friend. […]

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