On Second Thought Psalm 106 recounts one of the most sobering episodes in Israel’s wilderness journey. God had delivered His people from slavery, parted the Red Sea, provided guidance through the cloud and fire, and supplied manna from heaven every morning. Yet despite these miracles, dissatisfaction began to grow in their hearts. What started asContinue reading “When God Says Yes to the Wrong Thing”
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Open Hands, Restful Hearts
As the Day Ends “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” — 1 Timothy 6:6-7 As evening settles around us, Paul’s words remind us of a truth we often forget during busy days. Much of our anxiety comes fromContinue reading “Open Hands, Restful Hearts”
Enough in Him When Everything Says “More”
On Second Thought “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 There is a quiet tension most of us carry into each day, though we may not always name it. It is the subtle pull of discontentment, the whisper that what we have isContinue reading “Enough in Him When Everything Says “More””
Rolling the Dice
A Biblical View on Gambling Scripture:“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” — Hebrews 13:5 Summary:Gambling has become a normalized and increasingly celebrated part of modern culture. Whether it’s buying lottery ticketsContinue reading “Rolling the Dice”