Depression is a real concern today. What comes to mind when one is depressed? Sadness, self-pity, blues, joyless? Perhaps one way to counter depression is to seek its opposite. Choose joy. We choose joy when
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
King David does not strike me as a proud man. So I was intrigued when he said: My heart is not proud, Lord. My eyes are not haughty. (Psalm 131:1a). It does not seem like
Question: Is money good? Of course it is. Money buys me food, clothing & shelter: these are my basic needs. So next question: Is making money worldly or godly? A tricky question… with complicated answers.
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
A journal of thanksgiving for moments of grace written the day after I was discharged from the hospital for my ankle surgery. About 8 weeks prior to this day, my mom had just passed away.