2 ways to develop contentment during times of difficulty

Contentment can sound like such a warm and inviting word, but the development of this valuable quality often grows out of the most difficult of circumstances. Consider two of Jesus’ most challenging times: his temptation in the wilderness and his submission in the garden of Gethsemane. He faces both, without even a whisper of complaint stirring across his soul. Sometimes … Read More

Anxiety and the character of God

Anxiety is the natural result of doubting the character of God. This diagram helps you think properly about God’s character in relation to your well-being. God’s wisdom means he knows what is best for you; God’s power means he has the ability to accomplish what is best for you; God’s love means that he genuinely wants what is best for … Read More

How the character of God holds self-pity at bay. . .

Living with suffering is hard work; it’s easy to lose your focus. Once your focus is disoriented it becomes difficult to hold self-pity at bay.  Suffering can come in many forms; not all of them physical. Our mind struggles with harsh and critical statements that seem unjustified. Our emotions vacillate between confusion, anger and grief when circumstances in our life … Read More

When people think of you…what do they remember?

Our world is consumed with one’s physical appearance. The YWCA reported that American women spend over 7 billion dollars a year on beauty products (that’s nearly twice the domestic production output of the entire country of Nigeria with its 155 million people).   In the midst of our financial crisis of 2009, the reported spending in health clubs for both men and … Read More