On Second Thought “I said in my heart, ‘Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.’ But behold, this also was vanity.” —Ecclesiastes 2:1 There is a familiar promise hidden beneath many of our plans: “Once I have this, I will finally be satisfied.” Sometimes “this” is a degree, a different job, orContinue reading “When More Still Isn’t Enough”
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The Giver Behind Every Good Thing
By His Word “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” —1 Timothy 6:17 Some people imagine that following Jesus means saying goodbye to everything enjoyable. They pictureContinue reading “The Giver Behind Every Good Thing”
When “One More” Is Never Enough
On Second Thought “I said in my heart, ‘Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.’ But behold, this also was vanity.” —Ecclesiastes 2:1, ESV Have you ever looked forward to something for weeks, enjoyed it when it arrived, and then felt strangely restless afterward? The trip was good. The purchase worked exactlyContinue reading “When “One More” Is Never Enough”
God Is Not Against Your Joy
By His Word “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” —1 Timothy 6:17, ESV Some people picture the Christian life as a room where someone has turnedContinue reading “God Is Not Against Your Joy”
When Enough Still Feels Empty
The Bible in a Year “I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.” —Ecclesiastes 1:14 Have you ever reached something you had been working toward, enjoyed it for a little while, and then wondered why you still felt restless? Perhaps it was aContinue reading “When Enough Still Feels Empty”
When More Still Leaves You Empty
On Second Thought “I said in my heart, ‘Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.’ But behold, this also was vanity.” —Ecclesiastes 2:1, ESV Have you ever looked forward to something for weeks, enjoyed it when it finally arrived, and then wondered why the satisfaction disappeared so quickly? Perhaps it was aContinue reading “When More Still Leaves You Empty”
Enjoy the Gift, Trust the Giver
By His Word “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” —1 Timothy 6:17, ESV Some people imagine that following Jesus means putting away everything that makes lifeContinue reading “Enjoy the Gift, Trust the Giver”
Enough, Even Here
DID YOU KNOW “In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” — Philippians 4:12 Did you know that Christian contentment is something we learn, rather than something we must already possess? Paul’s words offer encouragement to anyone who struggles with dissatisfaction. He does not claimContinue reading “Enough, Even Here”
Enough Before Anything Changes
By His Word “In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” —Philippians 4:12, ESV We often imagine contentment waiting somewhere ahead of us. When the bills settle down, when the family situation improves, when our health returns, or when someone finally recognizes our efforts, thenContinue reading “Enough Before Anything Changes”
Enough Before Anything Changes
By His Word “In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” —Philippians 4:12, ESV We often imagine contentment waiting somewhere ahead of us. When the bills settle down, when the family situation improves, when our health returns, or when someone finally recognizes our efforts, thenContinue reading “Enough Before Anything Changes”