A Contented Life

Of David, a contemplation. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Psalm 32:1 Transgression/Sin – What is the opposite of rebellion?  If you’re thinking in Greek, you might suggest “peace.”  The Greek thought of peace as the absence of war.  War was the natural state of existence, but once in awhile,…

A New Year’s Resolution

Let your way of life be free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” Hebrews 13:5 Content – How’s it working out for you?  Has it been a tough year?  Have you struggled?  I have. …

Now What?

for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;  Romans 8:26 How To Pray – Is this really the problem?  Does Paul mean to say that we don’t know how to pray?  It doesn’t seem so.  Prayer is ultimately about…

Desiring God

Thy will be done  Matthew 6:10 Will – “But how do I know what God’s will is?”  Have you struggled with that question?  I have – more often than not.  I long to do His will, but knowing what He wants in any of the various gray areas of my life is not so easy…