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”
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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 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”