“Godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6 NIV. Coveting is the enemy of contentment. My thoughts and comments today are about being “content or coveting.” The world surrounding you is incurably materialistic yet increasingly discontented. Commercial advertising fosters discontent, until you not only want more, you think you […]
“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith.” 2 Corinthians 13:5 NIV. Be aware of the priorities and practices important to Christian life and faith. My thoughts and comments today are about a “personal and spiritual inventory.” While in college, I worked at a drug store tracking inventory, […]
“Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 NIV. Christmas holds both the mystery of the Child and the majesty of the Christ. This Advent, my thoughts and comments are about “Christmas wonder.” Life presents moments that pique your curiosity until you just must […]
“Love . . always looks for the best.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 MSG. Love looks for what others will not give the time, or care enough, to see. My thoughts and comments today are about “God’s love and yours.” I have found in life that you usually find what you are […]
“God blesses those whose hearts are pure.” Matthew 5:8 NLT. Purity of heart is the greatest deterrent to the presence and progress of impurity. My thoughts and comments today are about “being authentic.” Purity does not come easily in a culture that too often denigrates what is pure and celebrates […]