Materialism is one of the new-era gods of the Western culture. The website becomingminimalist.com reports from various sources the following staggering statistics: “There are 300,000 items in the average American home (LA Times). The average size of the American home has nearly tripled in size over the past 50 years (NPR). And still, 1 out ofContinue reading “In Search of Contentment, Pt. 3”
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In Search of Contentment, Pt. 2
The Apostle Paul was used of God to write down the Philippians 4:11-19 passage. Included in this letter is part of the experience of Paul’s life. Paul was a missionary during the early church years following the death and resurrection of Jesus. Paul endured tremendous pressure to denounce Christ. He was faced with criticism andContinue reading “In Search of Contentment, Pt. 2”
In Search of Contentment, Pt. 1
Not far from Wilton is a yearly event held unlike anything I ever saw growing up in Southern Ohio. The spinning of car tires, squealing of train wheels against steel track, horn of tug boats, and paddle churning of riverboats, now that, I am familiar with, but this was a very new experience for me. Continue reading “In Search of Contentment, Pt. 1”
Finding Financial Freedom PART 5
Psalm 62:10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. In an effort to encourage and help you have more financial freedom, the following resources are recommend: How to Manage Your Money, Larry Burkett Giving & Tithing, Larry Burkett Never Enough?, Blue & GuessContinue reading “Finding Financial Freedom PART 5”
The Allowances of the Heart
The Allowances of the Heart Amy Carmichael, a Christian missionary to India wrote, “Blessed are the single-hearted, for they shall enjoy much peace…If you refuse to be hurried and pressed, if you stay your soul on God, nothing can keep you from that clearness of spirit which is life and peace. In that stillness youContinue reading “The Allowances of the Heart”
The Window to the Heart
The Window to the Heart Starvation. Hunger. Disease. Devastation. Death. Jeremiah’s heart was broke. As he was looking around at the war-ravaged city of Jerusalem he saw pain, sorrow and suffering. His eyes perceived the damage the Babylonian siege had caused. His heart was impacted by what he saw visually with his eyes. It isContinue reading “The Window to the Heart”
What Kind of King Will You Be?
What Kind of King Will You Be? And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel. 2 Kings 9:6 The meaning of lifeContinue reading “What Kind of King Will You Be?”
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